Charles Barkley Reverses Retirement Decision, Commits Long-Term to TNT Sports
Charles Barkley has decided to stay with TNT Sports, cancelling his previous plans to retire next year. This announcement was made jointly by TNT Sports and the NBA Hall of
Microsoft Claims Quantum Breakthrough That Could Transform Computing by 2029
For decades, quantum computing has been portrayed as the next great frontier in technology - a field capable of solving problems that would take today's most powerful supercomputers centuries to
Swish Fusion Launches Two Landmark Events to Foster Collaboration Between Western and Indigenous Markets
Swish Fusion, a premier event platform at the forefront of Africa’s media, retail, and tech markets, is set to host two game-changing events aimed at bridging the gap between Western
Delta Airlines Sues CrowdStrike for $500 Million Over Software Glitch That Disrupted Global Flights
Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit against cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike in Georgia’s Fulton County Superior Court, seeking damages exceeding $500 million. The suit follows a software update from CrowdStrike
Flutterwave CEO Highlights Fintech’s Role In UK–Nigeria Economic Talks
The Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, has underscored the growing importance of financial technology in strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, following high-level engagements in
Google to Introduce Lock Screen Widgets for Smartphones in Android 16 Update
Google is set to bring lock screen widgets to smartphones, expanding a feature previously available only on tablets. Announced during the company’s Spotlight Week, the update will be part of
Netflix Renews Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Anikulapo’ for Second Season
Renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has confirmed that his hit series Anikulapo will return for a second season on Netflix. Afolayan shared the news on Monday, October 7, through his Instagram
Twitter is Down to Fewer Than 550 Full-Time Engineers
Twitter’s full-time headcount has dwindled to approximately 1,300 active, working employees, including fewer than 550 full-time engineers by title, according to internal records viewed by CNBC. Around 75 of the
Manchester United Sets Up Shop at Davos With Luxury Lounge in Swiss Alps
Manchester United set out a dazzling Davos shop front this week, but insisted its lounge was to entertain clients and partners rather than to attract buyers for the English soccer
Uber One Adjusts Benefits: $5 Uber Cash Removal on Late Deliveries Starting February 5th
In a recent policy update, Uber has announced changes to its Uber One subscription, specifically regarding the $5 Uber Cash credit previously offered for late delivery arrivals. Effective February 5th,
Fox Agrees $22 Billion Deal to Acquire Streaming Platform Roku
Media company Fox has agreed to acquire streaming platform Roku in a deal valued at approximately $22 billion, a move that could significantly strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving
Tesla Reportedly Hired a PR Firm to Monitor Employees on Facebook
Tesla reportedly paid a consultancy firm to monitor employees' Facebook interactions when some workers wanted to form a union at the company's factory in Fremont, California.CNBC cited invoices and "other
Tesla’s Plunge Drags Valuation Below $500 Billion on Margin Fear
Tesla Inc. shares extended their brutal selloff, pulling the company’s market valuation below the key half-trillion dollar mark as investors increasingly fear its price-cutting plan will eat into profits. The
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
First Bank Secures Approval for 43-Storey Headquarters at Eko Atlantic
First Bank of Nigeria has received official approval from the Lagos State government to commence the construction of its 43-storey headquarters at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos. The certificate of
Outraged First Bank Shareholders Seek to Stop ‘Strange’ N350bn Private Placement
Shareholders of First Bank, Nigeria's oldest financial institution, are raising alarms over plans to execute a private placement valued at ₦350 billion. Many believe the move, spearheaded by Femi Otedola,
Gap Insists it is Making Progress Despite Declining Sales
The Gap Inc reported better-than-expected results, despite experiencing sales drops across all its brands and net losses in the fourth quarter. This positive outcome was also observed in other retailers
Globacom Introduces 200% Data Bonus for New MiFi Customers
Telecommunications giant Globacom has launched a 200% data bonus offer for customers purchasing MiFi devices at Gloworld outlets across Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday, the company announced that
Chinese AI Model DeepSeek-R1 Impresses Scientists with Open, Affordable Design
A new artificial intelligence model from China, DeepSeek-R1, is gaining attention among researchers for its affordability and openness, positioning itself as a strong competitor to advanced reasoning models like OpenAI’s
Paramount CEO Ellison Vows To Protect CNN Editorial Independence
David Ellison has assured journalists and audiences that the editorial independence of CNN will be protected as Paramount Global moves forward with its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal
