Flutterwave Earns Spot on CNBC and Statista’s 2025 World’s Top Fintech Companies List

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

Petroleum Marketers Accuse Dangote Refinery of Selling Expensive Fuel in Nigeria

Petroleum Marketers Accuse Dangote Refinery of Selling Expensive Fuel in Nigeria

Nigerian petroleum marketers have raised serious concerns about the Dangote Refinery’s pricing strategy, alleging that the $20 billion facility was not intended to provide affordable petrol to Nigerians. In an

Paramount Sweetens Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery With $40bn Personal Guarantee From Larry Ellison

Paramount Sweetens Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery With $40bn Personal Guarantee From Larry Ellison

Paramount has escalated its hostile takeover attempt of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) by announcing that Oracle founder Larry Ellison will personally guarantee the full equity portion of the proposed deal,

Over One-Fifth of UK Adults Not Actively Seeking Employment, Official Data Shows

Over One-Fifth of UK Adults Not Actively Seeking Employment, Official Data Shows

Official figures released indicate that more than a fifth of adults in the UK are not actively seeking work, raising concerns over workforce shortages affecting the nation's economy. According to

Netflix to Contest $170 Million Lawsuit Over “Baby Reindeer”

Netflix to Contest $170 Million Lawsuit Over “Baby Reindeer”

June 7, 2024 - Streaming giant Netflix is gearing up to defend against a substantial damages claim of $170 million filed by Fiona Harvey, a Scottish woman who alleges defamation

Air Peace Hikes Lagos-Abuja Ticket to N200,000 from November

Air Peace Hikes Lagos-Abuja Ticket to N200,000 from November

Starting November 1, 2024, Air Peace will raise the cost of a one-way flight ticket from Lagos to Abuja to N200,000, marking a significant fare increase in Nigeria's domestic aviation

Rite Aid Announces Closure of Additional 30 Stores

Rite Aid Announces Closure of Additional 30 Stores

Rite Aid, grappling with financial challenges and intensified competition in the pharmaceutical retail sector, is set to shutter approximately 30 more locations across the United States. This move comes in

Starbucks Turns To AI And Automation In Bid To Revive Customer Growth

Starbucks Turns To AI And Automation In Bid To Revive Customer Growth

Starbucks is leaning heavily on technology - including artificial intelligence and robotics - as it works to reverse years of sluggish sales and reconnect with customers. At some drive-through locations

The World’s Second Biggest Cryptocurrency Just Got a Lot Greener

The World’s Second Biggest Cryptocurrency Just Got a Lot Greener

Ethereum, the world’s second most valuable cryptocurrency, has completed a massive software upgrade that its backers claim will slash its carbon footprint. The long-awaited revamp, which is known as “The

Swish Fusion 25: Lagos Stages a Showcase of Africa’s Tech & Media Renaissance

Swish Fusion 25: Lagos Stages a Showcase of Africa’s Tech & Media Renaissance

Last Friday, the Balmoral Convention Centre at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, became the epicentre of innovation as Swish Fusion Media & Tech Summit - Swish Fusion 25,

Sick People Leaving Workforce at Record Highs

Sick People Leaving Workforce at Record Highs

A recent report by the Resolution Foundation indicates a concerning trend in the UK labour market, with the number of individuals leaving the workforce due to long-term sickness reaching record

CNN Introduces Digital Paywall, Charging U.S. Users for Article Access

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

John Deere to Cut 600 Jobs as Production Moves to Mexico

John Deere to Cut 600 Jobs as Production Moves to Mexico

John Deere announced plans to lay off approximately 600 employees across three US factories as the company transitions production to a new facility in Ramos, Mexico. Effective August 30, the

Disney to Launch First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi

Disney to Launch First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi

The Walt Disney Company has revealed plans to open its first-ever theme park in the Middle East, marking a major expansion of its global entertainment footprint. The new resort will

‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Games to Pay $520 Million in Record-Breaking FTC Settlement

‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Games to Pay $520 Million in Record-Breaking FTC Settlement

Epic Games, maker of the hit video game “Fortnite,” has agreed to pay a total of $520 million to settle US government allegations that it misled millions of players, including

Tragedy Strikes as Patoranking’s Sister and Husband Die in Home Explosion

Tragedy Strikes as Patoranking’s Sister and Husband Die in Home Explosion

A tragic explosion has claimed the lives of Chioma, the sister of popular Nigerian Afrobeats star Patoranking, and her husband, George. The devastating incident occurred at their residence, leaving Chioma

Mercedes Unveils New Electric Concept Cars With Better Range Than any Tesla Model

Mercedes Unveils New Electric Concept Cars With Better Range Than any Tesla Model

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a set of "close-to-production" concept vehicles designed to challenge Tesla's electric car dominance by offering an impressive range of over 466 miles on a single charge. This

FCC Launches Investigation into Amazon for Alleged Sale of Wireless Signal Jammers

FCC Launches Investigation into Amazon for Alleged Sale of Wireless Signal Jammers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an investigation into retail giant Amazon and other undisclosed retailers for their alleged involvement in marketing and selling wireless signal jammers. The probe,

Baidu, OpenAI Offer Free AI Chatbot Services Amid Deepening Competition

Baidu, OpenAI Offer Free AI Chatbot Services Amid Deepening Competition

Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced that it will make its Ernie Bot AI chatbot completely free for users, intensifying the race among global AI developers. The move comes in

Paul George Confirms End of Signature Sneaker Line with Nike, Retro Releases Planned

Paul George Confirms End of Signature Sneaker Line with Nike, Retro Releases Planned

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George has officially confirmed the conclusion of his signature sneaker line after six models, according to an announcement made to SneakerReporter.com on Sunday night. While

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