Former Shell Boss Ben Van Beurden’s Pay Package Jumps to £9.7m
Former Shell boss Ben van Beurden received a pay package of £9.7m last year, up more than 50% from 2021. As reported on BBC, his pay was revealed in the
Allianz Life Confirms Major Data Breach Impacting Most US Customers
Insurance giant Allianz has disclosed that hackers accessed personal data belonging to a majority of its 1.4 million customers in North America following a cyber-attack on a third-party cloud system.
Microsoft Offers Free Access to Advanced AI Model via Copilot
Microsoft is making high-end artificial intelligence more accessible by integrating OpenAI’s powerful o1 model into its Copilot assistant at no cost. This move provides Windows users with free access to
Air India Crash Casts Fresh Spotlight on Boeing Amid Ongoing Safety Scrutiny
The crash of an Air India Express flight in Ahmedabad has placed Boeing under renewed public scrutiny, even as investigators have yet to determine whether the company’s aircraft played any
Ecobank Launches Leadership Training Programme For Women-Owned Businesses in Africa
Ecobank has launched its Ellevate Leadership Training Programme in partnership with the Global Business School Network (GBSN).The Ellevate Leadership Training Programme forms part of ‘Ellevate Equip’, the brand name for
Adobe Unveils AI-Powered Tools and Features at Annual Max Event
Adobe, the photo-editing software company, recently showcased a range of new AI-powered tools and features at its annual Max event, featuring a dress that transforms into a wearable screen and
U.S. Judge Rules Apple Violated Court Order on App Store Reforms, Refers Case for Criminal Probe
A federal judge in California has ruled that Apple violated a court order designed to increase competition within its App Store, escalating the tech giant’s legal battle with “Fortnite” developer
China’s Luckin Coffee Enters U.S. Market, Opens First Stores in New York City
Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain and a formidable rival to Starbucks, has officially made its U.S. debut with the opening of two locations in New York City. The move
Samsung Expects Profit Surge by Over 1,400% Amid AI Boom
Samsung Electronics has announced an anticipated 15-fold increase in profits for the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, driven by a surge in demand for
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
YouTube Creators Added £2.2bn to UK Economy in 2024, Report Finds
YouTube content creators generated £2.2 billion for the UK economy last year and supported 45,000 jobs, according to a new report by Oxford Economics. The findings were released alongside the
Amazon Bets $11.5bn on Satellite Expansion to Challenge Starlink
Amazon is ramping up its ambitions in space-based connectivity with a planned $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar, as it positions itself to compete more aggressively with Starlink. The deal will
Airlines Alert Pilots to Smoke Risk in Boeing 737 Max After Bird Strikes
Pilots at major airlines have been cautioned that bird strikes on Boeing 737 Max engines could result in smoke infiltrating the passenger cabin. This warning was issued by both Southwest
Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao
Former Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao, widely known as "CZ", has been granted a presidential pardon by US President Donald Trump, less than a year after serving a four-month prison
Wendy’s Plans To Close Hundreds Of U.S. Locations By Mid-2026
Wendy’s will continue trimming its U.S. footprint through the first half of 2026, with the company confirming plans to close between 5% and 6% of its restaurants as part of
Oracle to Oversee TikTok Algorithm as US Sale Nears Completion
The White House has confirmed that Oracle will oversee TikTok’s algorithm in the United States as part of a landmark deal that will transfer the popular social media app’s US
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
Nike Unveils Official Images of Air Jordan 5 “Fire Red” Ahead of September Launch
Jordan Brand has released the first official images of the highly anticipated Air Jordan 5 “Fire Red” with the iconic black tongue, giving sneaker fans a detailed look at the
Tax Reform Bills: FIRS Now Nigeria Revenue Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed four significant tax reform bills into law, officially renaming the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The newly enacted
St. Lauren Brand Takes on the Lagos Market With the Launch of New Look and Flavours
St. Lauren, the premium non-alcoholic sparkling wine brand of Grand Oak, officially unveiled its new look across its three variants; Red, Gold and White with a grand event held at
