Deadspin Staff Laid Off After Site Sold to Startup: Latest in Media Industry Turmoil
Deadspin, a prominent sports and news site renowned for its candid commentary and analysis, has undergone a significant upheaval as its entire staff was laid off following the site's sale
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
Wikipedia Unveils Top 25 Most Viewed Pages of 2023, Showcasing Global Trends
In the latest release of Wikipedia's annual roundup, the top 25 most viewed pages of 2023 offer a snapshot of global interests, spanning artificial intelligence innovation, notable deaths, and the
Google Loses in Local Search to Instagram, TikTok Among Gen Z
In a significant shift in consumer behaviour, Instagram and TikTok have emerged as the preferred platforms for local search among Gen Z, surpassing Google's dominance in this demographic segment, according
Microsoft Surpasses $3 Trillion Valuation, Riding High on AI Enthusiasm
In a historic moment on Wednesday, Microsoft became the second company ever to reach a staggering valuation of over $3 trillion, propelled by the ongoing artificial intelligence boom that propelled
GTA 5 AI Mod Taken Down by Take-Two Lawyers
The creator behind a groundbreaking AI mod for Grand Theft Auto (GTA) has encountered a roadblock as game publisher Take-Two has forcefully shut down the mod entirely. Bloc, the mind
Charles Barkley Reverses Retirement Decision, Commits Long-Term to TNT Sports
Charles Barkley has decided to stay with TNT Sports, cancelling his previous plans to retire next year. This announcement was made jointly by TNT Sports and the NBA Hall of
Coca-Cola Launches Programme to Empower 20,000 African Women Entreprenuers
In a bid to increase the impact of African women entrepreneurs, the Coca-Cola Foundation has partnered with Women in Africa (WIA) through the JAMII Femmes initiative to support 20,000 women-led
Gmail to Phase Out SMS Codes, Introduce QR Authentication for Security
Google is set to replace SMS-based authentication codes with QR code verification for Gmail users, aiming to enhance security and reduce the risks associated with text-based authentication. According to Forbes,
Three Crowns Unveils 2026 ‘Mum of the Year’ Campaign With Zanzibar Reward
Three Crowns Milk has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of its “Mum of the Year” (MOTY) campaign, an initiative aimed at celebrating and rewarding mothers across Nigeria. Now
CBN Denies Reports of New N5,000 and N10,000 Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports claiming it has introduced new N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes, labeling them as false. In a statement shared on its official Instagram
India Bans Online Betting Apps After Years of Growth and Addiction Concerns
India has outlawed online real-money gaming platforms, ending a years-long boom that saw hundreds of startups flourish but also left many players in debt and distress. The new law, passed
Adidas Finally Cuts Ties With Kanye West After Pressure From the Public
Adidas has ended its partnership with Kanye West after he made a series of antisemitic remarks and embraced a slogan associated with white supremacists that earned him widespread condemnation. The
Harrods Allocates Over £60 Million for Abuse Compensation
Luxury retailer Harrods has set aside more than £60 million to compensate individuals alleging historical abuse linked to its former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away in 2023. The
Red Bull Secures Majority Stake in Bora-Hansgrohe Cycling Team
In a significant development, energy drinks giant Red Bull has successfully acquired a controlling stake of 51% in the German WorldTour cycling team Bora-Hansgrohe. The acquisition was revealed through a
How WhatsApp Generates Revenue Without Charging Users
Despite being free to use for nearly three billion people worldwide, WhatsApp employs a series of strategies to generate substantial revenue. Owned by tech giant Meta, WhatsApp primarily makes money
Hope Cyprian Wins Cussons Baby Moments Season 9
Baby Hope Cyprian has emerged winner of the ninth season of the Cussons Baby Moments competition, taking home the top prize of ₦5 million at the grand finale held recently.
UPS to Cut 20,000 Jobs in 2024 Amid Automation Push and Amazon Scale-Back
UPS has announced plans to slash 20,000 jobs this year - roughly 4% of its global workforce - as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations through automation and
Elon Musk Begins Process of Rebranding Twitter as X
In a surprising move, tech mogul Elon Musk, owner of Twitter, has embarked on a radical rebranding campaign, introducing a striking change to the social media platform's logo. In an
Tesla Recalls Most Cybertrucks Over Risk of Exterior Panel Detachment
Tesla is recalling over 46,000 Cybertrucks in the United States due to concerns that an exterior panel could detach while driving, posing a road hazard. The recall affects nearly all
