AstraZeneca Halts £200m Cambridge Expansion Amid Growing Pressure on UK Pharma Sector
AstraZeneca has paused its planned £200 million investment to expand its Cambridge research site, dealing another setback to the UK’s pharmaceutical industry just days after US rival Merck scrapped a
Epic Games to Lay Off 16% of its Workforce
Epic Games, the renowned creator of Fortnite and other gaming titles, has revealed plans to cut approximately 830 jobs, accounting for 16% of its workforce, in a strategic move aimed
Pepsi Using AI to Track Consumer Demand, Speed Up Product Development
Food and beverage giant PepsiCo is incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into its processes for tracking consumer demand and new product development, helping the company boost its sales and bring new
Z-Library E-Book Site Domains Seized by U.S. Dept of Justice
Internet domains for the popular Z-Library online eBook repository were seized early this morning by the U.S. Department of Justice, preventing easy access to the service. Z-Library is ranked in
Nokia and Telecom Argentina Forge Partnership to Boost Network Innovation in Latin America
Nokia and Telecom Argentina have entered into a collaborative agreement aimed at advancing the GSMA’s Open Gateway ecosystem for network operations across Latin America. The collaboration will leverage Nokia’s Network
China Fines PwC $62 Million and Suspends Operations Over Role in Evergrande Collapse
Chinese regulators have imposed a record fine of 441 million yuan ($62 million) and a six-month business suspension on PwC's auditing arm in mainland China for its role in the
You May Lose Access to Your Netflix Account if You’re Paying Through Apple
In a recent move, Netflix has advised its customers who pay for their streaming subscription through Apple's App Store to switch their payment method to avoid potential disruptions in service.
Spain Fines Airbnb £56m Over Listings for Unlicensed Rentals
Spanish authorities have imposed a €64m (£56m) fine on Airbnb after ruling that the platform advertised tens of thousands of holiday properties without the required licences. The country’s Consumer Affairs
Tesla Recalls 1.6 Million Cars in China to Address Autopilot Concerns and Enhance Safety
In a move aimed at improving the functionality of its Autopilot driver-assistance system and mitigating collision risks, Tesla is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in China, according to an announcement from
Haribo Recalls Sweets in the Netherlands After Cannabis Traces Discovered
German confectionery brand Haribo has issued a recall of its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after some packs were found to contain traces of cannabis. The recall was
Meta Fires Staff for Buying Toothpaste, Not Lunch
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has reportedly dismissed several employees for violating its meal voucher policy. Workers allegedly used the vouchers, intended for meals, to purchase
Canada Deports 366 Nigerians as Nearly 1,000 Face Removal
Canada deported 366 Nigerian nationals between January and October 2025, as immigration enforcement activities accelerated to levels not recorded in more than a decade, according to official figures reviewed over
Nike’s Global Slowdown Signals Key Lessons for Nigerian Marketers and Retailers
Global sportswear giant Nike is experiencing a significant slump in sales, with a 9% drop recorded in the last quarter and a steep 17% decline in the Chinese market. Even
Steve Ballmer, Former Microsoft Assistant, Ranks as World’s Fifth Richest Individual
According to Bloomberg's real-time assessment, Steve Ballmer, previously an assistant to Bill Gates at Microsoft, has emerged as the world's fifth-richest person. Ballmer, who started as the 24th employee at
Tencent’s Riot Games Lays Off 11% of Staff Globally
In a significant move affecting its global workforce, Riot Games, the developer behind popular video games like "League of Legends" and "Valorant," is set to lay off approximately 11% of
Elon Musk Moves Neuralink Incorporation to Nevada Amid Legal Battles
Tech mogul Elon Musk has relocated the incorporation of his brain implant company, Neuralink Corp., from Delaware to Nevada, a strategic move following legal setbacks in the former state. The
Diageo Ends its 15-Year Partnership With Diddy Following Lawsuit
Diageo, the spirits maker, has terminated its 15-year partnership with Sean "Diddy" Combs, following a recent racial discrimination lawsuit and allegations of neglect and underpromotion of his DeLeón tequila, which
Heineken Launches Sleek 45cl Bottle for Nigeria’s Modern Consumers
Heineken has unveiled its new 45cl bottle, designed to cater to the evolving tastes of Nigeria’s younger generation. The launch took place at a special press conference in Onitsha, where
Nintendo Switch 2 to Feature Larger Size and Magnetic Joy-Cons
As anticipation mounts for the release of Nintendo's highly anticipated successor to the Switch, new details have emerged regarding the appearance and controller connectivity of the upcoming handheld console. According
PepsiCo to Cut Hundreds of Jobs
PepsiCo has joined the growing list of American employers reducing headcount ahead of an anticipated recession as reported by the HCA Mag. The food and beverage giant plans to eliminate
