CBN Gives Update on Keystone Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public of Keystone Bank’s stability following a recent court ruling that ordered the forfeiture of its shares to the federal government.
Meta’s Fact-Checkers Battle Wildfire Misinformation Amid Looming Program Shutdown
Just hours after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company’s decision to eliminate its U.S.-based fact-checking program, a new crisis ignited - literally. The hills above Los Angeles began to
Taylor Swift Challenges ‘Swift Home’ Trademark Bid in US
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has taken steps to block a US company’s attempt to trademark the phrase “Swift Home,” arguing that the branding could mislead consumers into believing she is
Bloomberg Donates $600 Million to Endowments of Four Historically Black Medical Schools
Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies, has announced a monumental donation of $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. The announcement, made by Bloomberg, former New
Tesla Recalls Over 120,000 Vehicles Due to Door Safety Concerns
In response to safety concerns raised by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla is recalling more than 120,000 vehicles in the United States over potential risks related to
Tems, Oshoala, Ayra Starr on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Seven Nigerians have been named among Forbes’s 30 Under 30 newest self-made young African innovators. Forbes is an American business magazine owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments and the Forbes
Microsoft Finally Admits Xbox One sales Were Less Than Half of the PS4
Despite its sales being shrouded in mystery for so long, Microsoft has finally admitted that the PS4 outsold the Xbox One by a lot, as reported by The Verge. Microsoft
adidas Unveils Sleek “White/Core Black/Gold Met” Colorway for Copa Icon
In a departure from the era dominated by the iconic Copa Mundial, adidas proudly showcases its diverse COPA lineup, now featuring the latest addition—the Copa Icon. Positioned as a lighter,
China Strikes Back at EU with Brandy Tax
China has imposed new tariffs on European brandy imports, in what France claims is retaliation for the European Union's recent decision to levy heavy duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The
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
Scandal! Davido Ran Away With My N218m – Businessman Cries Out
A Nigerian businessman, Abu Salami, has accused music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido of threatening to kill him after breaching their business contract. Salami accused Davido of breaching
YouTube to Use AI for Age Checks, Users May Need to Prove Their Age
YouTube is introducing a new artificial intelligence system that will estimate users’ ages in a bid to keep minors away from unsuitable content. The feature, which launches Wednesday for a
Take-Two Reportedly Cuts AI Team Amid Shift In Strategy
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of major studios behind blockbuster titles like Grand Theft Auto VI, has reportedly laid off several employees within its artificial intelligence division, including its head
Heineken Elevates Port Harcourt’s Bole Festival 2024 with Unforgettable Experiences
Heineken, the globally recognized beer brand, made a significant impact at the 2024 Bole Festival, a vibrant annual celebration of food, culture, and community in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Hosted at
Nvidia Announces 10-for-1 Stock Split, Making Shares More Affordable
Nvidia, the leading semiconductor company, has unveiled plans for a 10-for-1 stock split, aiming to make its shares more accessible to individual investors amid surging demand. Over the past five
This Singaporean Startup Has Reinvented the Instant Noodle
There are 300,000 edible plant species but in 2018, just four crops made up half of global production, and three — rice, maize, and wheat — accounted for 86% of
Reebok and Whim Golf Debut Exclusive Classic Leather Sneaker
Reebok has partnered with luxury golf apparel brand Whim Golf to launch a new iteration of the Classic Leather sneaker, marking the latest development in their collaboration. The Whim Golf
FENTY x PUMA Unveils New “Pony Hair” Pack for Avanti Sneakers
Rihanna's FENTY x PUMA collaboration is set to make a bold statement with the return of the Avanti silhouette, this time in an all-new "Pony Hair" pack. Continuing to push
Denmark Approves Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 70 by 2040 – Highest in Europe
Denmark is set to implement the highest retirement age in Europe following the passage of new legislation that will increase the official retirement age to 70 by the year 2040.
Elon Musk Makes $1million From Burnt Hair Perfume Few Hours After Launch
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk through one of his companies “The Boring Company” has sold nothing less than 10,000 bottles of his newly launched fragrance, the Burnt hair perfume,
