Nigeria’s Naira Shortage: Anger and Chaos Outside Banks
People in Nigeria have taken to sleeping outside banks. They want to be among the first in line to get notes from the cash machine once it is loaded up
First Bank Secures Approval for 43-Storey Headquarters at Eko Atlantic
First Bank of Nigeria has received official approval from the Lagos State government to commence the construction of its 43-storey headquarters at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos. The certificate of
Court Papers Suggest UK Sought Wider Access to Apple User Data Than Previously Revealed
Fresh court filings have raised new questions over the extent of the UK government’s efforts to gain access to Apple’s encrypted user data, suggesting the push may have gone further
WhatsApp Boss Clashes with Elon Musk Over Data Privacy Claims
WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart has publicly disputed allegations made by Elon Musk that the messaging app "exports your user data every night." Cathcart took to X (formerly Twitter) to assert
Nike Zoom GT Cut 3 Turbo Channels Bruce Lee with Striking Yellow and Black Colorway
Nike is adding a bold new look to its Zoom GT Cut 3 Turbo lineup with a University Gold and Black edition, drawing clear inspiration from the legendary Bruce Lee
Nas and Resorts World NYC Unveil $5B Proposal for Queens Revitalization
Nas, the celebrated hip-hop artist, is leading an ambitious endeavour to reshape the landscape of New York City, particularly his hometown of Queens. Teaming up with Resorts World Casino New
CBN to Retire 1,000 Employees, Allocates ₦50 Billion for Exit Package
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is reportedly planning to retire approximately 1,000 staff members by December 31, 2024, as part of a strategic workforce realignment. The initiative, which includes
Pepsi and EMPIRE Unveil Groundbreaking Pepsi Music Academy for Emerging Afrobeats Talents
In a landmark development for the Nigerian music industry, Pepsi, a leading cola brand, and global music industry giant EMPIRE have joined forces to introduce the Pepsi Music Academy. This
Twitter Suspends Mastodon’s Account and Bans Links to Mastodon Servers
A day after Twitter crafted a new policy to explain its decision to ban an account that tracks Elon Musk’s private jet, the fallout continues. Twitter apparently suspended its open
Taylor Swift Joins World’s Richest on Billionaire List
Taylor Swift, the American pop sensation, has made her debut on the Forbes World's Billionaires List, joining the ranks of the world's wealthiest individuals. With an estimated net worth of
Elon Musk Found Not Guilty of Fraud Over Tesla Tweet
Tesla co-founder Elon Musk has been cleared of wrongdoing for a tweet in which he said he had "funding secured" to take the electric carmaker back into private ownership. Shareholders
Penguin Scraps $2.2bn Deal to Buy Rival Publisher
Publishing giant Penguin Random House has scrapped a $2.2bn (£1.9bn) planned takeover of rival Simon & Schuster. As reported by the BBC, last month, a US court blocked the deal,
Chinese AI Model DeepSeek-R1 Impresses Scientists with Open, Affordable Design
A new artificial intelligence model from China, DeepSeek-R1, is gaining attention among researchers for its affordability and openness, positioning itself as a strong competitor to advanced reasoning models like OpenAI’s
Former Canadian Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Sentenced to 11 Years for Sexual Assault
Peter Nygard, the former Canadian fashion mogul, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting four women. The sentence was handed down on Monday in a Toronto
Chevron to Cut Up to 20% of Global Workforce
Chevron has announced plans to lay off 15% to 20% of its global workforce by the end of 2026 as part of a cost-cutting initiative aimed at streamlining operations. The
American TikTok Users Face Chinese-Style Censorship Challenges on RedNote
As TikTok faces potential bans in the United States, a wave of users has been migrating to Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, a Chinese social media platform. The influx of
Verizon Customers Alerted to $100 Million Settlement – Here’s How to Claim Your Refund
Verizon customers may be in for an unexpected windfall as part of a proposed $100 million settlement resulting from a class-action lawsuit. Eligible customers are receiving postcards or emails notifying
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
Latest Attempt to Unmask Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Ends in Disappointment
The quest to uncover the identity of Bitcoin's enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has once again fallen short, leaving the cryptocurrency world with more questions than answers. A recent press event
17th Headies: Drama as Next Rated Odumodublvck Refuses to Leave Stage [VIDEO]
There was drama at the 17th Headies Awards on Sunday night as rapper Odumodublvck refused to leave the stage after being announced winner of the coveted Next Rated category. The
