China Allocates $47.5 Billion to Boost Semiconductor Industry Amid U.S. Restrictions
China is intensifying its efforts to become a leader in advanced technologies by establishing its largest-ever state investment fund for the semiconductor industry, worth $47.5 billion. This move comes as
Boeing Discloses $546,000 Increase in Personal Air Travel Costs for Top Executives
Boeing, amid ongoing scrutiny and leadership changes, revealed an additional $546,000 expenditure on personal air travel for four top executives, bringing the total cost to $1.9 million since 2021. CEO
CNN Introduces Digital Paywall, Charging U.S. Users for Article Access
CNN, one of the world's leading news platforms, has introduced a digital paywall, charging select users $3.99 per month for article access. This move marks the first time the news
Ford Scales Back Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Amidst Political Pressure
Ford Motor Company has become the latest major corporation to scale back its diversity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing number of companies reevaluating their strategies in response to shifting
Pepsi Made its First-Ever Condiment
Pepsi, known for being a popular beverage accompaniment to hot dogs, is breaking tradition with its latest creation, "Pepsi Colachup," a condiment infused with Pepsi. Developed in collaboration with the
Unreleased Bad Bunny x adidas Reptossage Slides Surface in Archive Exhibit
Before the upcoming release of the Bad Bunny x adidas Stone Slide, a previously unknown chapter in the partnership between the Puerto Rican artist and adidas Originals has come to
Google Update Makes it Easier For US Users to Remove Some Unwanted Search Results
In a recent move to bolster user privacy, Google announced this week the rollout of new privacy updates that allow US users to exercise greater control over the search results
Toyota Issues Recall for 280,000 Vehicles Over Neutral Gear Safety Concerns
Toyota has announced a recall affecting approximately 280,000 pickups and SUVs in the United States due to potential safety issues related to the vehicles' neutral gear function. In a statement
Fortune of World’s Richest Person Bernard Arnault Tops $200bn
The fortune of Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest person, has topped $200bn for the first time as shares in his French LVMH luxury goods empire hit a record high. The
Google Announces Cloud Interconnect sites in Lagos, Johannesburg, Others
Google has announced the building of dedicated Cloud Interconnect sites in Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Cape Town. The news, which came at the second Google for Africa event, is the
Columbia University to Pay $200 Million in Federal Settlement
Columbia University has reached a $200 million settlement with the Trump administration following allegations that it failed to adequately protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests on its New York City
SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Alleged Disclosure Violations in Twitter Stock Acquisition
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday, accusing him of failing to properly disclose his growing ownership stake in Twitter - now
Google Expands AI Health Push With Support For Apple Watch And Rival Devices
Google has unveiled a series of artificial intelligence-powered health features aimed at strengthening its position in the growing digital health market, including plans to support devices made by rival companies
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,
The Guardian Bids Farewell to Elon Musk’s X, Citing “Toxic” Environment
The Guardian has announced it will cease posting content on X (formerly Twitter), citing the platform’s increasingly toxic nature and its owner Elon Musk’s influence on political discourse. The British
Diesel Price Soars to N950/litre, Triggering Concerns of Shutdowns and Job Losses
Oil marketers have raised an alarm over the skyrocketing cost of diesel in Nigeria, revealing that a combination of foreign exchange challenges and the recent implementation of a 7.5% Value
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Reveals He Has Over 100 Children
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revealed that he is the biological father of more than 100 children, following years of anonymous sperm donation. The Russian-born tech billionaire made the revelation
Hackers Allegedly Steal N2.9bn From Flutterwave
Reports have it that ₦2,949,557,867 has been illegally transferred from the accounts of African fintech unicorn, Flutterwave. As reported on PUNCH, the tech giant’s counsel, Albert Onimole, reported the case
FTC Urges US Appeals Court to Block Microsoft’s Activision Merger
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called on a federal appeals court to intervene and block Microsoft's recent $69 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. The FTC argues
This Electric Car Battery Takes Less Than 5 Minutes to Charge
A British startup, Nyobolt, has unveiled a groundbreaking 35kWh lithium-ion battery that can charge from 10% to 80% in just over four and a half minutes, addressing a major frustration
