Nigerian Government to Temporarily Suspend N10 Tax on Sweetened Beverages
The Nigerian federal government has announced plans to temporarily suspend the N10 tax on sweetened sugar beverages as part of its economic stabilization efforts. Minister of Finance Wale Edun made
Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Fully Committed to Overhaul Awards Show Integrity
Harvey Mason Jr., the Chief Executive Officer of the Recording Academy, is leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to restore the credibility of the Grammy Awards, scheduled for its
Gmail to Phase Out SMS Codes, Introduce QR Authentication for Security
Google is set to replace SMS-based authentication codes with QR code verification for Gmail users, aiming to enhance security and reduce the risks associated with text-based authentication. According to Forbes,
Wall Street Rallies at End of Roller Coaster Week
Wall Street rallied on Friday, ending a week of wild market gyrations marked by signs of peaking inflation and worries that the Federal Reserve might tighten policy too aggressively.Rebounding megacap
Zuckerberg Calls Time on Cage Fight Challenge from Musk, Urges Focus Elsewhere
The anticipated showdown between tech moguls Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk appears to be in jeopardy, with Zuckerberg expressing his frustration and signalling a desire to put an end to
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56 After Battle with Cancer
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a pioneering figure in the tech industry, has passed away at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with lung cancer.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Microsoft Can Close its Activision Merger
Federal Appeals Court Clears the Way for Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision BlizzardIn a significant setback for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a federal appeals court has decided not to block
Apple Could be About to Make the Biggest Change to the iPhone in 11 Years
Apple is gearing up to unveil its iPhone 15 in the coming days, and there's widespread anticipation that the new device will bring a significant change: the adoption of USB-C
China Set To Ease Entry Rules For British Travellers After Starmer–Xi Talks
China has agreed in principle to grant British passport holders visa-free access for stays of up to 30 days, the UK government has confirmed. The development followed a high-level meeting
Sony Music West Africa to Host ‘In Her Element’ Conference in Lagos
Sony Music West Africa has unveiled plans for its ‘In Her Element’ conference, a two-day event set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria later this month. The conference aims to
China Detains iPhone Maker Workers in ‘Strange’ Case
Chinese authorities have detained four employees of Foxconn, the Taiwanese firm responsible for manufacturing iPhones, in a case that Taipei has labelled as "strange." The arrests occurred in Zhengzhou, Henan
HMD Unveils Inaugural Self-Branded Mobile Devices, Focusing on Affordability and Repairability
HMD, the manufacturer behind Nokia-branded phones, has stepped into the spotlight with the launch of its first-ever self-branded mobile devices. These budget-friendly handsets prioritize both affordability and repairability, marking a
Soda is Making a Comeback
Soda is making a notable resurgence in the U.S., as consumers return to classic beverages like Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper, according to recent quarterly earnings reports. Both soda giants reported
British Airways Owner IAG Reports First Profit Since Pandemic Began
British Airways owner IAG has recorded a profit for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the wave of challenges it has had to contend with
Apple Watch Series 8 Cannot Accurately Measure Body Temperature
Apple is going to hold an event in September this year and at this event, there will be 5 products that will form the main highlight - iPhone 14 series,
Robotaxis’ Road to Passenger Trust: Can AI Take the Wheel?
Autonomous vehicles are no longer a futuristic concept; they are steadily becoming a reality on the streets of cities worldwide. From Waymo’s fleet in the U.S. to Apollo Go’s network
Spotify Says AI Has Taken Over Much Of Its Software Development
Spotify has revealed that some of its most senior engineers have not written code in months, as artificial intelligence increasingly takes on core development work across the company. The disclosure
Amazon Announces its First Fully Autonomous Mobile Warehouse Robot
American e-commerce giant, Amazon has announced its "first fully autonomous mobile robot," designed to move large carts throughout its warehouses. The robot named Proteus can safely navigate its way around
Microsoft Introduces “Copilot” Key in Groundbreaking Update to Windows Keyboard After 30 Years
In a monumental stride toward enhanced user interaction, Microsoft has unveiled the "Copilot" key, marking its most significant update to the Windows keyboard in three decades. This innovation introduces a
Federal Judge Halts Launch of Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Sports Streaming Service in Legal Win for Fubo
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the launch of Venu Sports, a highly anticipated sports streaming venture backed by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The decision, handed down on
