Hasbro CEO Warns Toy Prices May Rise This Fall Amid Tariff Pressures
Toy prices in the U.S. could begin climbing as early as August due to rising tariffs on imported goods, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks has warned. Speaking on CNN’s The Assignment
Access Bank to Host Maiden MSME Conference, Unveil SME App
Access Bank will host the inaugural edition of its MSME Conference on Friday, July 24, 2026, at its headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of efforts to support the
Silence from Tech Giants Amid UK Unrest Draws Criticism Over Accountability
As unrest continues to grip parts of England and Northern Ireland, fueled in part by social media, major tech companies have remained conspicuously silent. Despite repeated inquiries from journalists at
Aviation Regulator Warns Power Banks and Vapes Are Now Biggest Fire Risk on Aircraft
Air passengers have been urged not to pack power banks, vapes and other lithium battery-powered devices in checked luggage as aviation authorities warn that such items have become the leading
Paolo Porta Named CEO of British Luxury Brand Smythson
Paolo Porta, an experienced fashion and luxury executive, has been appointed as the new CEO of British luxury leather goods and stationery brand, Smythson, with immediate effect. Prior to his
China Unveils Cutting-Edge Internet Network, Boasting World’s Fastest Speeds
China has proudly introduced what it claims to be the world's most advanced internet network, set to operate at speeds several times faster than existing networks. The revolutionary network, capable
Airbnb Bans Surveillance Cameras Inside Rental Properties
Airbnb, the leading online rental platform, has announced a sweeping worldwide prohibition on the use of indoor security cameras within rental properties, effective from the end of next month. This
China Tightens Export Rules for Crucial Rare Earths
China has announced stricter export regulations on rare earth materials - essential components in the production of high-tech goods such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, and defense equipment. The move, unveiled
HR Executive in Viral Coldplay Video Speaks Out About Abuse, Threats and Career Fallout
An HR executive who became the focus of a viral moment at a Coldplay concert has spoken publicly about the abuse, threats and professional consequences she says followed the incident.
Researchers Warn AI Toys for Young Children May Misread Emotions and Respond Inappropriately
Researchers are calling for stricter oversight of artificial intelligence-powered toys designed for young children after a new study found that some devices struggle to understand emotions and may respond in
Musk Wins Request To Include Whistleblower Claims In Twitter Suit But Judge Denies Delay
A Delaware judge ruled Wednesday that American billionaire Elon Musk can include claims made by Twitter whistleblower, Peiter Zatko in his countersuit justifying his withdrawal from his $44 billion deal
Apple And Google Pledge App Store Changes After UK Competition Probe
Apple and Google have agreed to adjust how their app stores operate in the UK following pressure from the country’s competition watchdog, which had raised concerns about their dominance in
Trump Says Banning TikTok Won’t Make Americans Safer from China. He May Have a Point
In a surprising shift, former President Donald Trump has downplayed the national security concerns surrounding TikTok, a stance that contradicts his earlier efforts to ban the app over fears of
Jaguar Land Rover Cuts Output at UK Factories Due to Chip Shortage
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reducing output at its factories in Solihull and Halewood until the spring, due to ongoing problems obtaining enough computer chips for new vehicles. The
adidas Launches “The Football Triangle” Challenge with Martinelli, Macario, Fishel, and Pereira
In a bid to inspire young female players and showcase the multifaceted nature of football beyond pressure, adidas has teamed up with Gabriel Martinelli, Catarina Macario, Andreas Pereira, and Mia
Washington Investigates Tesla’s ‘Elon Mode’ Autopilot
U.S. highway safety regulators are launching an investigation into a potentially hidden feature within Tesla's Autopilot software. This feature, informally referred to as "Elon mode," can reportedly disable the safety
Apple and Goldman Sachs Fined $89 Million Over Apple Card Failures
Apple and Goldman Sachs have been ordered to pay a combined $89 million in penalties by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) due to mishandling issues related to the
Access Bank Set to Acquire 100% Stake in South Africa’s Bidvest Bank
Access Holdings Plc has revealed that its banking arm, Access Bank Plc, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the entire equity stake in Bidvest Bank Limited, a South
PayPal Announces Workforce Reduction of 9%
In the latest workforce adjustment within the tech industry, PayPal has revealed plans to cut approximately 9% of its employees, echoing a pattern seen across various tech giants such as
Mr Eazi Sells His Company Vydia For $1 Billion
Nigerian singer and businessman, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, a soon to be inlaw of business mogul and investor, Femi Otedola, has sold Vydia, the portfolio company of
