Swish Fusion Tech Meet: Bridging the Gap for Global Collaboration in Africa’s Media and Tech Sectors
On November 27th, 2024, The Zone in Gbagada Industrial Scheme became the epicentre for a thought-provoking gathering that explored the future of Western and indigenous collaboration within Africa’s burgeoning media
The world’s 10 Richest People Got a Record $64 Billion Richer from Trump’s Re-election
Donald Trump’s re-election on Wednesday wasn’t just a triumph for his political supporters; it brought an unprecedented financial boost to the world's wealthiest individuals. According to Bloomberg's Billionaire Index, the
Foxconn Pulls Out of $19 Billion Chipmaking Project in India
Foxconn has decided to withdraw from a $19.4 billion joint venture with Vedanta to build a chip factory in India, dealing a blow to the country's ambitions of becoming a
Startup Achieves Milestone: Bluetooth Device Successfully Connects to Satellite in Orbit
In a groundbreaking achievement, Hubble Network, a Seattle-based startup, has achieved the extraordinary feat of establishing a direct Bluetooth connection with a satellite in orbit. This pioneering accomplishment not only
NEOM Unveils Gidori: A Luxury Golf Community Along the Gulf of Aqaba
NEOM, the visionary regional development project in northwest Saudi Arabia, has introduced Gidori, an extraordinary private golf community nestled amidst the picturesque coastal hills of the Gulf of Aqaba, setting
Surge in Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupting India’s Air Travel Industry
India’s aviation sector is grappling with an unprecedented rise in hoax bomb threats, causing widespread flight disruptions, diversions, and delays. These false alarms have created significant setbacks for airlines, passengers,
Dangote Refinery Faces N32.5bn Loss Following Petrol Price Reduction
The Dangote oil refinery is set to incur a loss of approximately ₦32.5 billion on its existing 500 million litres stock of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) following a recent price
U.S. Judge Rules Apple Violated Court Order on App Store Reforms, Refers Case for Criminal Probe
A federal judge in California has ruled that Apple violated a court order designed to increase competition within its App Store, escalating the tech giant’s legal battle with “Fortnite” developer
Boeing Crewed Space Launch Postponed for Safety Inspection
Boeing's highly anticipated crewed space launch faced an eleventh-hour postponement just two hours before liftoff, as Nasa officials cited safety concerns that necessitated a thorough check. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and
Pizza Hut to Shut 68 UK Restaurants, Over 1,200 Jobs Lost as Operator Collapses
Pizza Hut is set to close 68 restaurants and 11 delivery sites across the UK, resulting in the loss of 1,210 jobs, after the company managing its UK operations fell
Samsung Soundbar Users Report Widespread Issues After Faulty Firmware Update
Samsung’s flagship HW-Q990D soundbar has become unusable for many customers following a problematic firmware update released this week. Reports flooding Samsung’s community forums, Reddit, and AVSForum indicate that the update
Former Shell Boss Ben Van Beurden’s Pay Package Jumps to £9.7m
Former Shell boss Ben van Beurden received a pay package of £9.7m last year, up more than 50% from 2021. As reported on BBC, his pay was revealed in the
M&S Restores Click-and-Collect Service Months After Major Cyber Attack
Marks & Spencer has reinstated its click-and-collect service, more than three months after suspending it in the wake of a severe cyber attack that disrupted operations both online and in
Microsoft to Invest $80 Billion in AI-Driven Data Centers for 2025
Microsoft is set to invest approximately $80 billion in the development of advanced data centres throughout fiscal 2025, aiming to bolster its infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) models and cloud-based
Air Travel Disrupted Following Iran’s Airstrikes on Israel; Airlines Suspend and Reroute Flights
In the aftermath of Iran's recent airstrikes on Israel, airline passengers are grappling with cancellations and disruptions to flights bound for Israel and neighbouring regions. The attacks, which marked Iran's
Toyota Mishandled User Data by Publishing Over 2 Million User Info Online
Reports of data breaches resulting in the leakage of millions of user data are not uncommon. However, it is less common for a company to unintentionally publish millions of user
Kanye West No Longer a Billionaire – Forbes
American business magazine, Forbes has disclosed that American rapper, Kanye West is no longer a billionaire after German multinational corporation, Adidas cut ties with him. This was announced in an
Surging Natural Gas Prices Squeeze U.S. Industrial Sector
Skyrocketing natural gas prices have raised manufacturing and transportation costs across many U.S. industries, and the situation should persist as the United States exports more gas to Europe to make
Wells Fargo Fires Dozen Employees for Faking Work Activity
Wells Fargo recently terminated over a dozen employees accused of falsifying keyboard activity to create the illusion of working, according to a disclosure made to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
‘Up NEPA!’: New Documentary Explores Nigeria’s Ongoing Power Struggles
In the drive to advance Nigeria’s development, the chronic issue of inconsistent electricity supply remains a significant obstacle. A new documentary, "Up NEPA!", delves into this pervasive problem, capturing the
