Flutterwave Earns Spot on CNBC and Statista’s 2025 World’s Top Fintech Companies List
Flutterwave has been recognised as one of the world's leading financial technology companies after being included in the 2025 World's Top Fintech Companies ranking compiled by CNBC in partnership with
Betfred Warns of Possible Nationwide Shop Closures if Gambling Tax Is Increased
UK bookmaker Betfred has warned that all 1,287 of its High Street shops could shut down if Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes on gambling firms. Fred Done, the company’s co-founder
WhatsApp Disables Over 6.8 Million Scam Accounts in Global Crackdown, Meta Reveals
WhatsApp has disabled more than 6.8 million accounts linked to scam operations in the first six months of 2025, according to a statement from its parent company, Meta. Many of
TikTok is in the Hot Seat Once Again in Washington
TikTok finds itself once again at the centre of a heated debate in Washington as House Republicans add a pivotal bill to a broader foreign aid package aimed at assisting
United Airlines Flight Safely Lands in Oregon Despite Missing Fuselage Panel
A United Airlines flight successfully landed at Rogue Valley International Airport in Medford, Oregon, despite a missing fuselage panel on Friday, according to airline officials. United flight 433, which departed
Unions Accuse McDonald’s of Failing to Protect Mostly Teenage Staff From Harassment
A coalition of trade unions has accused McDonald’s of breaching international labour standards by failing to adequately address sexual harassment in its UK restaurants and franchises. The allegations follow a
Nike Unveils New ACG Izy With Reflective Wrinkled Finish
Nike is adding a bold twist to its outdoor-inspired lineup with the latest version of the ACG Izy, a silhouette known for its Wallabee-like design. Unlike previous editions, which often
Netflix Files Lawsuit Against Broadcom Over VMware Patent Infringement
Netflix has initiated a legal battle against Broadcom, alleging that VMware, a Broadcom subsidiary, has infringed on several of its patents related to virtual machine technology. The streaming giant claims
UK Government Backs £1.5bn Loan Guarantee to Support JLR After Cyber-Attack Shutdown
The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion loan guarantee for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as the carmaker grapples with a cyber-attack that has brought its UK production to a
Oracle Faces Scrutiny After Alleged Data Breach, Hacker Puts Stolen Data Up for Sale
Oracle is under fire after a hacker claimed to have breached the company's cloud systems, exfiltrating sensitive data from over 144,000 clients. The breach, which allegedly compromised around 6 million
OnePlus Reportedly Set To Exit US And European Markets As Shutdown Rumours Intensify
Fresh concerns have emerged around the global future of OnePlus, as new reports suggest the smartphone maker could shut down operations across key Western markets as early as April 2026.
Alaska Air Announces $1.9 Billion Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines
In a significant move within the aviation industry, Alaska Air (ALK) disclosed on Sunday its plans to acquire Hawaiian Airlines (HA) for a substantial $1.9 billion. The acquisition, resulting from
Singapore Police Granted New Powers to Freeze Bank Accounts in Anti-Scam Crackdown
Singapore has enacted a new law empowering police to temporarily seize control of individuals’ bank accounts and block financial transactions if they suspect the person is at risk of being
Nigerian Government Secures N2.8 Billion Google Grant to Boost AI Talent Development
The Nigerian government has announced a significant partnership with Google, securing a N2.8 billion support grant to enhance Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent across the country. The grant was announced by
Amazon MGM Studios Takes Over Creative Control of James Bond Franchise
Amazon MGM Studios is set to take full creative control of the James Bond franchise under a new deal announced on Thursday. The agreement marks a major shift for the
Nvidia Crosses Historic $5 Trillion Valuation as AI Demand Fuels Unprecedented Growth
Nvidia made corporate history in October after briefly becoming the first company to reach a $5 trillion market valuation, a milestone driven largely by its central role in the global
$100 Million Settlement Reached for Baltimore Bridge Collapse in Fatal Ship Collision
The US government has secured a $100 million settlement from the owners of the container ship Dali after a tragic collision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge led to the
EA Targets 100 Million Players for Battlefield 6 Amid $400 Million Development Push
Electronic Arts (EA) is setting the stage for what could be the most ambitious release in the history of its Battlefield franchise, aiming to attract 100 million players to the
UK Bank Warns Millions at Risk from AI Voice-Cloning Scams
Starling Bank, a UK-based online lender, has issued a stark warning about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) voice-cloning scams, stating that "millions" could be vulnerable to this growing threat.
iPhone 14 Max Reportedly Weeks Behind Schedule Due to Lockdowns
Despite the wave of anticipation that has greeted the release of the iPhone 14 Max, the device is currently about 3 week's behind schedule due to the impact of lockdowns
