Universal Music Group Pulls Catalog from TikTok Over Payment Dispute
Universal Music Group (UMG) has made the decision to remove its vast music catalogue, including hits by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, and others, from TikTok, impacting over 1 billion
Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Large-Scale AI Model Extraction in Letter to US Congress
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has accused Chinese technology giant Alibaba of carrying out what it describes as the largest known attempt to extract the capabilities of its Claude AI model
Tony Elumelu Foundation Launches Applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), a leading force in African entrepreneurship, has officially opened applications for its 2025 Entrepreneurship Programs. Entrepreneurs across the continent now have the opportunity to gain
Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Gamble on X Might Finally Pay Off
When Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022, many believed he had overpaid. The sweeping changes he implemented - mass layoffs, relaxed content moderation policies, and a
Former Canadian Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Sentenced to 11 Years for Sexual Assault
Peter Nygard, the former Canadian fashion mogul, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting four women. The sentence was handed down on Monday in a Toronto
Are Flip Phones Making a Comeback? Old Technology Piques the Interest of Gen Z
What goes around, comes around. Popularized in the late '90s and early '00s, clamshell "flip phones" were trendy for their compact design – a fraction of the size of chunky
Scotland to Become First Country in World to Provide Free Period Products
Scotland is to become the first country in the world to introduce a law to protect the right to free period products. When the Period Products Act comes into force,
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Sees 63% Pay Rise Despite Request for Reduction Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, received a $79.1 million compensation package for the past fiscal year, marking a 63% increase from the previous year, despite his personal request for a reduction
Nike Want Barcelona Target to Take #10 Jersey From Ansu Fati After Lionel Messi Snubbed Move – Reports
Nike is reportedly eyeing Vitor Roque to become Barcelona's new No.10 after Lionel Messi rejected a return to the club. The sportswear brand aims to boost shirt sales, which declined
Creative Industries Raise Alarm Over OpenAI-Disney Licensing Deal
Workers across the creative sector have voiced growing unease following a $1bn (£740m) agreement that will allow Disney characters to be used within OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its video-generation platform, Sora.
Citigroup Announces Plans to Cut 20,000 Jobs Globally
Citigroup is set to implement a substantial workforce reduction, with CFO Mark Mason revealing plans to lay off 20,000 employees over the next two years. This decision follows the bank's
Ford’s EV Charging Deal With Tesla Puts Pressure on GM, Other Rival Automakers
In a surprising development, Ford Motor and Tesla have entered into a deal concerning electric vehicle (EV) charging technology and infrastructure. This collaboration has the potential to create new challenges
Twitter Threatens to Sue Meta After Rival App Threads Gains Traction
Twitter is considering legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, following the launch of Meta's new Twitter competitor, Threads, signaling Twitter's view of the app as a significant
Diamond Sports Must Pay Four MLB Teams in Full, Bankruptcy Judge Says
Diamond Sports, the owner of Bally Sports regional sports networks, has been ordered by a bankruptcy judge to make full media rights payments to four Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.
Bill Gates Unveils $7bn Intervention For Nigeria, Others
As the federal government searches for better funding options for the health sector, global businessman, Mr Bill Gates, has said his foundation will commit $7 billion to Africa in the
A Flying Car Prototype Just Got an Airworthiness Certificate From the FAA
"The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified for testing a vehicle that a California startup describes as a flying car — the first fully electric vehicle that can both fly
U.S. IRS to Hire Nearly 30,000 Staff Over Two Years With $80 Billion in New Funds
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service plans to hire nearly 30,000 new employees and deploy new technology over the next two years as it ramps up an $80 billion investment plan
Moniepoint Secures $110M Funding Boost from Google and Partners
Moniepoint, a fast-growing Nigerian fintech startup, has secured $110 million in Series C funding, with backing from a Google-affiliated African investment fund and Development Partners International LLP. The fresh capital
Yum! Brands Agrees $2.7 Billion Sale of Pizza Hut Business
Yum! Brands has announced plans to sell Pizza Hut in a deal valued at approximately $2.7 billion, marking a major shift for one of the world’s most recognisable restaurant brands.
Amazon Reopens £20,000 Kindle Storyteller Award for 2025 Entries
Amazon has officially launched the 2025 edition of its Kindle Storyteller Award, a prestigious prize designed to spotlight exceptional self-published authors and their stories. Now in its ninth year, the
