Diageo CEO Debra Crew Steps Down Abruptly Amid Sales Concerns
In a surprise leadership shake-up, Diageo, the global beverage giant behind Guinness, has announced the immediate departure of its chief executive, Debra Crew. The sudden exit, described as a mutual
Dangote Vows to Make Nigeria Self-Sufficient in Cement, Petroleum, Agriculture
Dangote Industries Limited has reiterated its commitment to positioning Nigeria as a self-sustaining economy in critical sectors including cement, agriculture, mining, and petroleum. Speaking at the ongoing 36th Enugu International
Google to Spend $1 Billion to Lay Two New Cables on the Pacific Seabed
As digital connectivity becomes increasingly vital, Google announces a monumental $1 billion investment aimed at bolstering undersea infrastructure in the Pacific. Termed Pacific Connect, this initiative underscores Google's commitment to
Minimalist Phone Emerges with Physical Keyboard, Promising Four Days of Battery Life
In an era dominated by feature-rich smartphones, Minimal, a company aiming to counter the digital overload, has unveiled the "Minimal Phone." The device is designed for users seeking efficiency and
NASCAR Introduces Electric SUV Prototype, Emphasizes Commitment to Gasoline Engines
NASCAR, traditionally known for its roaring, gas-powered race cars, has taken a step into the electric future by unveiling an all-electric SUV prototype. This new vehicle, which boasts double the
Elon Musk Raises Concerns Over Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made bold claims about the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, suggesting that it has become so advanced that some drivers misuse it in unsafe ways.
Wall Street is About to See its Biggest Trading Change in Years
Starting next Tuesday, buying or selling stocks on Wall Street is about to become quicker with a new settlement cycle standard. The current "T+2" cycle, where transactions settle in two
The Brands We Lost in 2025: How Familiar Retail Names Faded From the High Street
In 2025, shopping trips across the United States became quieter, lonelier affairs. Storefronts that once buzzed with teenage energy, birthday balloons, fabric cutters and pharmacy queues went dark, their signs
McDonald’s to Launch Chicken Big Mac in the U.S. After Success in the UK
McDonald’s is set to introduce its Chicken Big Mac to U.S. customers, following its resounding success in the United Kingdom, where the sandwich sold out within 10 days. Starting October
Google Unveils Gemini 2.5 Pro, Its Most Advanced AI Model Yet
Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Pro, its most powerful artificial intelligence model to date, designed to tackle complex reasoning, coding, and problem-solving tasks with greater precision. Announcing the release in
Hundreds of Jobs at Risk as John Lewis Proposes Service Changes
Around 200 jobs could be at risk after John Lewis announced plans to close its in-store foreign exchange services and dedicated gift-wrapping areas as part of efforts to modernise its
Google Has an Illegal Monopoly on Search, Judge Rules. Here’s What’s Next
In a landmark decision, a federal judge has determined that Google holds an illegal monopoly in the search engine market, violating U.S. antitrust laws. The ruling, issued by U.S. District
Court Halts NBC’s Effort to Terminate Nigeria’s Analogue-to-Digital TV Transition Contract
A High Court in Abuja has ordered the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to temporarily halt its move to terminate a contract related to Nigeria's transition from analogue to digital television.
Heineken Unveils 45cl Bottle and Exclusive 45 Collection at Lagos Fashion Week 2024
Lagos Fashion Week 2024 showcased the best of Nigerian innovation and style, with Heineken taking centre stage through the launch of its stylish 45cl bottle and the exclusive Heineken 45
Tesla Price Cuts Boost Sales Despite Weak Economy
Tesla is gearing up for a challenging 2023, after cutting prices to spur demand. The electric car company, led by billionaire Elon Musk, reported record revenue and profits in the
Google Play Gets a New Logo for its 10-Year Anniversary
Google has slightly tweaked the overall shape of its Google Play logo to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. However, the most notable changes are the less vibrant colors that more closely
IBM Shares Headed for Record Fall After AI Spending Shift Hits Sales
IBM shares tumbled sharply in premarket trading on Friday after the technology giant warned that second-quarter performance fell well below expectations, putting the company on course for its worst single-day
Student Develops £30 AI Device That Translates Speech in Real Time
A University of Plymouth student has developed a low-cost wearable device capable of translating spoken language and displaying real-time subtitles in front of a user's eyes, offering an affordable alternative
The End of Free Netflix Password Sharing Is Coming
Netflix is ratcheting up its efforts to get freeloading viewers to pay up: Starting early next year, it will start charging accounts for password sharing, instituting a system that adds
Court Orders Krafton To Reinstate Subnautica 2 CEO In Ongoing Legal Battle
A court has ruled in favour of the co-founders of Unknown Worlds Entertainment in their legal dispute with Krafton over the development of Subnautica 2, ordering the reinstatement of CEO
