Google Alters AI Ethics Policy, Opens Door to Military Applications
Google has quietly removed a key restriction from its AI principles, signalling a shift in its stance on the use of artificial intelligence for potentially harmful applications, including military weaponry.
Nike Partners with Nigerian Customs Design Company Layerx to Champion Culture and Sustainability
Nike, the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes, has joined forces with Nigerian customs design company Layerx in an exciting partnership aimed at promoting culture and environmental sustainability. This innovative
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
Iconic Indiana Jones Fedora Sells for $630,000 at Auction
The iconic fedora worn by Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has been sold for an impressive $630,000 (£487,000) at a Los Angeles auction. The brown
Is YouTube Nigeria’s Leading Entertainment Platform? A Look at Trends
With nearly 10 million active users in Nigeria, YouTube has solidified its place as one of the country’s most dominant entertainment platforms. The video-sharing site attracts millions of viewers daily,
UK Issues Over 1.16 Million Visas in One Year, Sees Decline in Work and Study Visas
The UK government has granted a total of 1.16 million visas for work, study, and family reasons in the year ending June 2024, according to newly released immigration data. The
The Glittering Illusion: How a Jewellery Tycoon Vanished After a £170m Diamond Scam
For years, Vashi Dominguez dazzled investors and customers alike with the promise of diamonds, glamour, and innovation. He sold himself not only as a diamond dealer to the wealthy but
Chivas Regal Unveils Falz as its Newest ‘New Regal’
Chivas Regal has announced Nigerian singer, songwriter and activist, Falz (born Folarin Falana) as its newest 'New Regal.' The partnership welcomes a new era and extends the luxury whisky’s rich
Ghana Cedis Named Worst Performing Currency Against the U.S Dollar
Ghana, the second largest cocoa producer in the world, bags the worst-performing currency against its global counterpart, the United States Dollar. Earlier this week, the local currency lost 3.3% of
China Set To Ease Entry Rules For British Travellers After Starmer–Xi Talks
China has agreed in principle to grant British passport holders visa-free access for stays of up to 30 days, the UK government has confirmed. The development followed a high-level meeting
Boeing Faces Potential Strike as Contract Negotiations with 32,000 Workers Reach Critical Point
Boeing is confronting yet another challenge as negotiations with 32,000 of its workers, represented by the International Association of Machinists (IAM), teeter on the brink of a strike. The current
EU Accuses Elon Musk’s X of Misleading Users
Brussels Targets X for Breach of Transparency and Data Access Rules European regulators have formally accused Elon Musk’s social media platform X of violating the European Union's Digital Services Act
Dollar Tree Considers Selling Family Dollar After Struggling Merger
Dollar Tree announced on Wednesday that it is considering selling or spinning off its Family Dollar chain, nearly a decade after acquiring the brand in a merger that has faced
SpaceX Surpasses Amazon to Become World’s Fifth-Most Valuable Company
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has overtaken Amazon to become the world’s fifth-most valuable publicly traded company following a sharp rise in its share price just days after its historic stock market
Warner Bros Shareholders Back Paramount’s $111bn Takeover Deal
Shareholders of Warner Bros Discovery have approved a $111 billion takeover by Paramount, a major development that could reshape the global entertainment industry. The proposed deal would give Paramount control
Kanye West Has Now Brought Michael Jordan And Dr. Dre’s Tragic Pasts Into His Latest Rants
Kanye West hasn’t been garnering buzz for his music as of late and has instead been making headlines due to a number of the things he’s said during interviews. As
Nike Celebrates Air Max Day With Multi-Sensory Experience at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa
Marking 36 years since the release of the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Max 1, Nike (NYSE:NKE +0.05%) continues to curate memorable cultural moments for its global Air Max Day celebrations. In
Apple Reverses App Store Policy, Allows Retro Game Emulators
In response to mounting antitrust pressure from regulators in both the US and the European Union, tech giant Apple has announced a significant reversal of its App Store policies. Among
Flutterwave Secures CBN Banking Licence, Surpasses $40bn In Payments
Flutterwave has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate banking services in Nigeria, marking a major step in the company’s evolution beyond payments infrastructure. The Lagos-based
Walgreens to Go Private in Landmark $24 Billion Deal
Walgreens Boots Alliance is set to become a privately held company in a deal worth up to $23.7 billion, marking the end of nearly a century as a publicly traded
