TikTok Faces Backlash as It Shifts Focus to Longer Videos, Alarming Some Creators
TikTok, the platform that gained immense popularity for its short-form video content during the Covid-19 pandemic, is causing a stir among creators as it transitions toward longer video formats. The
Meta To Test Premium Subscriptions Across Instagram, Facebook And WhatsApp
Meta Platforms is preparing to trial paid subscription options across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, marking its latest push to expand revenue beyond advertising. The technology company said the proposed subscriptions,
Who Wins When Nigeria’s Richest Man Takes on the ‘Oil Mafia’?
The commissioning of Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion (£15.5 billion) oil refinery, a state-of-the-art facility poised to revolutionise Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, stands as one of the nation’s most significant business
Pepsi Bottling Facility Fined $15K for Serious Workplace Safety Violations
Following inspections by the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), a Pepsi bottling facility in Indianapolis has been fined $15,600 for seven serious workplace safety violations. The violations, cited
US Job Creation Beats Forecasts
Hiring in the US remained strong in April despite concerns that fast rising prices and other economic disruption could lead to slowdown.Employers added 428,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate held
Paul McCartney Becomes UK’s First Billionaire Musician at 81
Paul McCartney has made history as the first musician in the United Kingdom to reach billionaire status, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2024, published on Friday. The 81-year-old
Dutch Court Overturns Landmark Emissions Ruling Against Shell in Climate Case
In a pivotal legal decision, a Dutch court has overturned a prior ruling that required oil giant Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45%, dealing a setback to environmental
Entries Open for 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition
The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, inviting secondary school teachers across Nigeria to
Nigerian Billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi ‘Close’ to Taking Over Sheffield United
A takeover of English Championship club Sheffield United by Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi is at an advanced stage. As reported on BBC, the Championship promotion contenders' owner Prince Abdullah has
Twitter Spent $33m in Three Months on Elon Musk Deal
Social media giant, Twitter has revealed that it spent $33m (£27m) on Elon Musk's proposed deal to buy the firm between April and June 2022. It also said its number
DEI is Winning with Costco, Apple and Levi’s Shareholders
DEI is winning with Costco, Apple and Levi’s shareholdersDespite mounting political pressure and public backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in corporate America, shareholders at some of the
Why UAE’s Exit From OPEC Signals A Major Shift In Global Oil Markets
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC marks a significant turning point for global energy markets, raising fresh questions about the group’s influence and the future of
US Tech Firm Fined for Discriminatory Job Posting
Arthur Grand Technologies, a Virginia-based IT services firm, has been fined $38,500 for a job advertisement that specified only white, US-born applicants. The US Department of Justice announced the penalty,
Arkane Studios Founder Criticises Xbox Game Pass Model as ‘Unsustainable’ and ‘Damaging’
Raphael Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios and creative director behind acclaimed titles like Dishonored and Prey, has voiced sharp criticism of Xbox’s Game Pass subscription model, describing it as “unsustainable”
Starlink May Gain Access to $42 Billion Federal Broadband Program
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, could soon be eligible for a $42 billion federal broadband grant, following a rule change by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The program, known
Lawyers Demand $7 Billion in Fees After Challenging Musk’s Tesla Pay Package
A Delaware judge is considering a record-setting $7 billion request for attorney fees from three law firms that successfully contested Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package from Tesla. The firms,
Spotify Hits Record $10 Billion Payout to Music Industry in 2024
Spotify has achieved a milestone by paying a record $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, marking the highest annual payout from a single retailer. This represents a significant
Concerns Rise Over Super Cheap Robotaxi Rides in China
In Wuhan, China, residents can travel six miles in a driverless taxi for a mere 50 cents, thanks to the rapid rise of Robotaxi services. This new transportation trend, driven
Introducing Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s First Spatial Computer
Apple has unveiled Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Vision
Elon Musk Asks Twitter Poll if He Should Stay as Boss
Twitter's owner Elon Musk is asking users of the social media platform to vote on his future as its chief executive. In a poll to his 122 million followers, he
