IMF Appoints Tony Elumelu to Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Tony Elumelu, the Founder and Group Chairman of Heirs Holdings, to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. The council, convened by IMF
Google Transforms Chrome Into AI-Powered Browser With Gemini Integration
Google is turning its popular Chrome browser into an AI-powered tool, introducing its Gemini AI assistant directly into the platform as part of a major update. The move comes as
Nestlé is Flying Baby Formula into America as Shortage Continues
Nestlé is rushing baby formula into the United States via airfreight in a bid to ease a nationwide shortage that is unnerving parents around the country.In a statement to CNN
Meta Asks Office Workers to Return to In-Person Work
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has joined the growing trend of tech companies calling their employees back to the office after more than three years of
China Offers Parents $1,500 in Bid to Boost Births
China has announced its first nationwide child subsidy, offering 3,600 yuan ($500) annually for each child under the age of three, in an effort to counter the country’s declining birth
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Achieves Milestone with First Human Brain Implantation
Elon Musk, through his startup Neuralink, announced a groundbreaking development as the company successfully implanted a chip in a human brain for the first time. Musk shared the news on
Jack Ma Halts Alibaba Share Sale Plans Amid Stock Decline
Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma has decided to delay the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Alibaba shares following a significant drop in the company's stock value last
Adidas Recalls Kobe Sneakers Over Quality Control Issue
Adidas’ plan to re-release one of Kobe Bryant’s signature sneakers went awry last week, when a flaw issue caused the brand to recall pairs, some of which had already been
Nike Faces Backlash After Significant Layoffs in Sustainability Teams
Nike has faced intense scrutiny after implementing substantial layoffs, including significant cuts to its sustainability teams, earlier this year in an effort to reduce costs. This move came ahead of
Tech Giants Band Together to Challenge Apple’s App Store Policies
A consortium of tech giants, including Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group, has filed a court document alleging that Apple is flouting a court order aimed at reforming its app
BYD Contractor Refutes Brazilian Authorities’ Allegations of Worker Abuse
Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, has denied allegations by Brazilian authorities that its workers were subjected to "slavery-like conditions" at a construction site in Bahia
Twitter’s Bird Statue Sells for $100,000 at Auction
An auction for hundreds of items at Twitter's San Francisco HQ has just ended. A statue of the platform's famous bird logo has claimed the most expensive item sold, coming
England Pubs Cleared to Stay Open Until 5 a.m. for World Cup Clash Against Mexico
LONDON - Pubs across England and Wales will be permitted to remain open until 5:00 a.m. on Monday to allow football fans to watch England's FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match
Twitch Added to Australia’s Nationwide Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia has expanded its upcoming under-16 social media ban to include Twitch, the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform widely used by gamers. The restriction, which takes effect on 10 December, requires platforms
TikTok Sparks Concern Among Creators as Platform Shifts Focus Towards Longer Videos
TikTok, the viral short-form video platform that revolutionized social media, is embarking on a significant shift by encouraging creators to produce longer videos. Originally known for its one-minute clips that
Musk Feuds With Apple Over Twitter Advertising
Elon Musk has said Apple has halted most of its advertising on Twitter and accused the company of threatening to remove the platform from its app store. As reported by
Families of Air India Crash Victims Sue Boeing and Honeywell Over Alleged Faulty Parts
The families of four victims of the Air India Flight 171 crash have filed a lawsuit in the United States against aerospace giants Boeing and Honeywell, alleging that faulty aircraft
Boeing Discloses $546,000 Increase in Personal Air Travel Costs for Top Executives
Boeing, amid ongoing scrutiny and leadership changes, revealed an additional $546,000 expenditure on personal air travel for four top executives, bringing the total cost to $1.9 million since 2021. CEO
World Bank Uncovers $32 Million Discrepancy in Nigeria’s Water Project Funds
The World Bank has reported a discrepancy involving $32 million in funds allocated to a water infrastructure project in Nigeria. The revelation was detailed in the organisation’s FY2024 Sanctions System
Boeing Faces Criticism Over ‘Sweetheart’ Plea Deal in 737 Max Crash Cases
The US Justice Department is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement with Boeing that would involve a corporate monitor and a fine in exchange for a guilty plea to criminal
