Apply Now: OPay Expands ₦1.2bn 10-Year Scholarship Programme, Adds Innovation Challenge With Google
Leading fintech company OPay has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of its flagship scholarship initiative, now rebranded as OPay Scholars, as part of its ₦1.2 billion, 10-year commitment
Tesla’s Stock Sinks After Cutting Prices on cars in China
Tesla has cut starting prices for its Model 3 and Model Y cars by as much as 9% in China, reversing a trend of increases across the industry amid signs
Microsoft Introduces New Strike-Based Enforcement Program to Tackle Toxic Behavior on Xbox
In a proactive move to combat toxic behaviour among its gaming community, Microsoft has unveiled a novel enforcement initiative for Xbox. The tech giant laid out the framework of this
CVS Faces $250,000 Fine in Ohio for Pharmacy Understaffing, Jeopardizing Safety
Ohio state regulators have imposed a hefty $250,000 fine on a CVS store in Canton after investigations revealed significant understaffing issues, posing risks to patients' well-being. The fine follows a
TikTok Owner Sacks Intern for Sabotaging AI Project
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has dismissed an intern for allegedly sabotaging the training of one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The company acknowledged the intern’s interference but
United Airlines Requests Pilots to Take Voluntary Unpaid Leave Amid Boeing Delivery Delay
United Airlines has solicited voluntary unpaid leave from its pilots for the month of May due to delays in Boeing deliveries, according to a memo circulated by the pilots' union.
ByteDance Reaches Deal With Investors to Avert US TikTok Ban
TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has signed binding agreements with a group of US and international investors to restructure ownership of the app’s American business, a move aimed at preventing
How India’s “Blue Gold” is Fueling a New Agave Spirits Revolution
For generations, the agave cactus was little more than a thorny nuisance across India's dry landscapes. Farmers used it as a natural fence to keep animals away from their crops.
Spain’s Tourism Boom Reaches New Heights Amid Global Uncertainty
From the rooftop terrace of a hotel overlooking Benidorm's skyline, the signs of Spain's tourism success are impossible to miss. Towering hotels, crowded beaches, and bustling streets tell the story
IBM Retreats from China Amid Rising U.S.-China Geopolitical Tensions
IBM has become the latest Western company to scale back operations in China, with reports indicating that the tech giant is cutting over 1,000 jobs in the country. This move
Google Fires 50 Employees Amid Protests Over Israel Cloud Deal, Organizers Report
Google has terminated the employment of an additional 20 workers, following protests last week over the company’s cloud-computing contract with the Israeli government, according to the organizers behind the demonstrations.
Cracker Barrel Halts Restaurant Renovations After Backlash Over Logo Change
Cracker Barrel has announced it will pause planned restaurant renovations after facing intense backlash over a recent logo redesign that triggered a sharp drop in its stock price. The popular
Adidas Says Dropping Kanye West Could Cost it More Than $1 Billion in Sales
Adidas’ breakup with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is a pricey one. As reported on CNN, the company warned Thursday that it’s expected to lose $1.3 billion (1.2 billion
Flutterwave Partners Tiwa Savage Music Foundation to Support Emerging African Talent
African payments technology company Flutterwave has announced a strategic partnership with the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation aimed at supporting and developing creative talent across the continent. The collaboration was unveiled
OpenAI Officially Transitions to For-Profit Status, Microsoft Secures 27% Stake
OpenAI has officially completed its transition from a non-profit research organisation to a for-profit entity - a move that positions the company to attract billions in new investments and possibly
T-Mobile Begins Laying Off Managers, Closing Retail Stores
T-Mobile is eliminating district and regional territory positions affecting hundreds of stores across the country, a move that is intended to help curb costs at the wireless provider, The Desk
Apple Presents Some Workers With a Choice: Reapply for Your Job or Get Laid Off
Things are cooking for Apple CEO Tim Cook. Emerging from a slow fiscal quarter due to slowing tech product demand and a sluggish economy, Apple is continuing to push for
Netflix is Testing a New OpenAI-Powered Search
Netflix has begun testing a new search feature powered by OpenAI technology, aiming to give subscribers a more intuitive and personalised way to find content on the platform. According to
Microsoft Reaffirms Commitment to Xbox Hardware Amid Retail Exit Rumors
Microsoft has dismissed growing speculation that it plans to abandon its Xbox hardware business, following reports that major U.S. retailers Walmart and Target were scaling back or removing Xbox products
OpenAI Secures $6.6 Billion in Funding Amid Questions on Profitability and Growth Projections
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI tool ChatGPT, has raised a staggering $6.6 billion in a private funding round, giving it a valuation of $157 billion. The investment, one
