Spud-tacular Rise: How India Became a French Fry Powerhouse
When back-to-back droughts struck Gujarat in 2001 and 2002, Jitesh Patel knew his family's cotton farming days were numbered. Returns were low and water was scarce - a deadly combination
Movie Theatre Chains Announce $2.2 Billion Overhaul to Revamp Cinemas Across North America
In a bid to lure moviegoers back to theatres amid growing competition from streaming services and luxury cinemas, the largest movie theatre chains in the United States and Canada have
US Family-Owned Soda Firm Keeps Returnable Glass Bottle Tradition Alive
In an era dominated by plastic packaging, a small, family-run beverage company in the United States is preserving a decades-old tradition of reusable glass bottles. Twig's Beverage, based in Wisconsin,
Netflix Switches To All-Cash Bid For Warner Bros Discovery
Netflix has revised its takeover proposal for Warner Bros Discovery’s streaming and film division, confirming it will now fund the acquisition entirely in cash. The move is seen as a
Uber Attracts More Drivers as Cost of Living Bites
There has been a all-time-high spike in the number of people driving for Uber as a source of income, as concerns about the rising cost of living push people to
Telegram Rolls Out New Update to Combat Spam and Enhance User Experience
Messaging platform Telegram has introduced a new update packed with features designed to reduce spam, improve user security, and offer new monetization options. The update, aimed at enhancing user experience,
Asking young Nigerian Billionaires How They Got Rich at 25 (Watch Video)
In today's episode, Steven Ndukwu meets with some of Nigeria's richest young billionaires who have built wealth in their twenties to try and understand how they did it and also
Is Elon Musk Worth His $56bn Tesla Pay Package?
In a decisive move, Tesla shareholders have re-approved a multi-billion-dollar pay package for CEO Elon Musk that had previously been struck down by a Delaware judge. The decision was made
McDonald’s Extends Popular $5 Value Meal Amid Rising Food Costs
McDonald’s has announced that its widely successful “$5 Meal Deal” will remain on menus at nearly all of its U.S. locations through August. This extension comes in response to the
Chocolate City Recognised in EU Study as Creative Industry Success Story
Nigerian entertainment powerhouse Chocolate City Group has earned international recognition in a newly released European Union-backed report spotlighting thriving creative enterprises across Africa. The report, titled Success Stories in the
OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health Feature in the US
OpenAI has unveiled a new feature called ChatGPT Health, allowing users in the United States to upload medical records and fitness data for more personalised health-related responses. While the company
Company Braces For GTA 6 Launch By Warning Of Potential Productivity Slowdown
The anticipation surrounding the release of Grand Theft Auto VI appears to be extending beyond the gaming community and into the workplace, with one company publicly acknowledging that the highly
Elon Musk: Neuralink’s First Human Patient Controls Mouse with Thoughts
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-machine interface startup, has achieved a significant milestone as its first human patient, implanted with a brain-chip, has demonstrated the ability to control a computer mouse using
Lego to Shift Towards Renewable Plastics Amidst Surging Profits
Lego, the iconic toymaker, announced plans to phase out fossil fuel-based plastics in favour of pricier renewable and recycled materials, as the company reported a significant rise in profits. The
Chinese Police Detain Evergrande Wealth Staff Amid Financial Troubles
Chinese authorities have detained several staff members of Evergrande's wealth management unit following the company's failure to repay investors. This marks the first criminal investigation against the embattled property developer
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
Zenith Bank Denies Fake Investment Endorsement
Zenith Bank has warned the public to ignore videos circulating online that falsely link its Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, to an investment scheme known as Wealth Bridge. In a statement
Google Pays $2 Million to Avoid Jury Trial in Antitrust Case
A US federal judge ruled on Friday that Google's antitrust lawsuit, initiated by the US government, will be decided by a judge rather than a jury after Google paid $2.3
Qing Madi Named Face of Infinix HOT 70 Pro as Brand Targets Nigeria’s Gen Z Market
Nigerian music star Qing Madi has been unveiled as the official face of the new Infinix HOT 70 Pro, as the smartphone maker launches a youth-focused campaign centred on creativity,
Sony Leak Reveals Robust Steam Sales for Former PlayStation Exclusives Ported to PC
In the aftermath of a ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, a Redditor has uncovered internal documents shedding light on the success of Sony's former PlayStation exclusives after they transitioned to
