Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, also known as Aishatu Dahiru Binani, is a Nigerian senator from the All Progressives Congress (APC) who represents Adamawa Central senatorial district in the Ninth Asse… Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will file for an injunction to block Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard before the deal's July 18 deadline. The FTC had already s… Read More
Evan Okoro is a well-known Nigerian Nollywood actress, film producer, screenwriter, and comedian. She rose to prominence after starring as Doctor Maria in a film that captivated audiences. E… Read More
Mercedes is rolling out software beta to about 900,000 vehicles that will add OpenAI’s conversational AI agent ChatGPT to its MBUX infotainment system. Meanwhile, Toyota is playing cat… Read More
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What is Eclampsia?Eclampsia is a pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure (hypertension) and symptoms of organ damage, most notably to the liver and kidneys. It usually… Read More
The Japanese Investment Corporation has proposed a $6.3bn acquisition of semiconductor material company JSR, offering a 35% premium on the closing price of shares on Friday. JSR is a major c… Read More
A dangerous heat wave is affecting the southern US, with Texas entering its third week of record-breaking high temperatures. At least 45 million Americans are under heat advisories, with the… Read More
Steven Teixeira, the compliance chief at Chinese payment processor LianLian Global, has been charged with violating insider trading laws by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) an… Read More
The tech IPO drought in the US has reached 18 months, despite a rebound in the tech sector. The last notable venture-backed tech IPO was in December 2021, and only 10 companies raised $100 m… Read More
Skype, once a popular voice, video, and messaging app, has seen a decline in users and relevance compared to newer platforms like Zoom and Meta's WhatsApp. Despite Microsoft's acquisition of… Read More
Plaid, the fintech startup, is set to discuss open banking at the TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 event in September. Plaid's co-founder and CEO, Zach Perret, will share insights on the current stat… Read More
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision has been approved by a U.S. court, marking a major milestone in the merger process. The deal, valued at $69 billion, was contested by the Federal Trade… Read More
House Republicans have interrogated Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan over the agency's aggressive legal strategy toward big tech companies. Republicans accused Khan of "harassi… Read More
Sony and Microsoft have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation gaming consoles after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The deal aims to address concerns… Read More
McDonald's UK has established an investigations unit to address sexual harassment and bullying allegations after over 100 workers reported incidents of harassment, assault, racism, and bully… Read More
Bianca Ojukwu, the widow of late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu defeated her inlaws after a decades-long litigation over the management and control of some of the assets of Oju… Read More
Arsenal secured a victory in the Community Shield on Sunday by defeating Manchester City 4-1 in a penalty shootout. This contest marked the first significant clash between the two clubs this… Read More
Private equity group Bain Capital has acquired 90% of Adani Capital and Adani Housing, buying out the Adani family's private stake in the company. The deal will provide a lending platform to… Read More
Alex Chriss, the executive in charge of Intuit's Small Business and Self-Employed group, has been named the new CEO of PayPal. He will take over from current CEO Dan Schulman on September 27… Read More
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq on Tuesday following its merger with Black Spade Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company. The deal… Read More
Afrobeats sensation, Davido, is unceasingly reinforcing the meaning behind his OBO (Omo Baba Olowo) nickname, as he splurged a jaw-dropping amount on a personalized pendant with a moving hou… Read More
Specialist Rene J. Rodriguez, an Army combat medic, was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his heroic actions in saving a woman from a violent assault. Rodriguez intervened when he noticed the… Read More
The personality “Princess” on the popular reality show Big Brother Naija is Princess Onyejekwe. She is a well-known PR specialist, businesswoman, and reality TV celebrity who eme… Read More
Arm, the U.K.-based chipmaker owned by SoftBank, has filed for a Nasdaq listing in what is expected to be the biggest IPO of 2023. SoftBank recently bought the remaining stake in Arm from it… Read More
Microsoft will unbundle its chat and videoconference service Teams from its Microsoft 365 suite in Europe to address EU antitrust concerns. Starting October 1, customers can purchase the sui… Read More
UBS has reported a second-quarter profit of $28.88 billion, its first quarterly earnings since completing its takeover of Credit Suisse. Analysts had expected a net profit of $12.8 billion… Read More
Caramel Plugg, an influencer and media celebrity, has started the new month in great style by purchasing a gorgeous multimillion-naira Mercedes Benz GLE.
The prominent podcaster shared the g… Read More
A researcher who fell seriously ill at a remote Antarctic outpost was successfully evacuated in a daring rescue mission. The mission involved an emergency medical rescue team, a large icebre… Read More
Tottenham duo Tanguy Ndombele and Davinson Sanchez have both left the club to join Galatasaray.
France midfielder Ndombele, 26, joins the Turkish champions on a season-long loan with an opti… Read More
Solomon Buchi, an author, activist, and relationship specialist, started a discourse about smoking and red flags in a relationship.
Solomon Buchi, a relationship and life coach, underlined t… Read More
Lotus has unveiled the Emeya, an all-electric sedan designed to compete with Porsche in terms of speed, technology, and luxury. The Chinese-owned British automaker aims to become a global pe… Read More
Cryptocurrency company Ripple has announced its acquisition of crypto infrastructure startup Fortress Trust. The deal will give Ripple a license in Nevada and allow it to expand beyond its c… Read More
The Federal Government has chosen to move the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Ministry of Interior in order to address the growing difficulties of NIN/Passport clearanc… Read More
The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of 12 Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs for the Indian Air Force, which will be manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited with 60% indigenous… Read More
In Ineghede, southwest Morocco, eleven volunteer doctors have been tirelessly working for days in the mountainous area that is difficult to access. According to state news agency MAP, the Mo… Read More
Cisco announced its acquisition of cybersecurity software company Splunk in a cash deal worth around $28 billion, marking its largest acquisition to date. Splunk shares rose 21% following th… Read More
The Metropolitan Police is investigating allegations of sexual assault following claims made against Russell Brand in a Channel 4 documentary. The force has received several allegations of s… Read More
Singapore-based secondhand goods marketplace Carousell expects to reduce its losses this year and achieve profitability, according to its CEO. The company reported $82.5 million in revenue i… Read More
Blackstone, the largest owner of commercial real estate in the world, is focusing on the student housing rental market due to increased demand. Kathleen McCarthy, Blackstone's global co-head… Read More
A report released by the State Department claims that China is investing significant resources in disinformation, surveillance, and censorship tactics to shape international narratives in it… Read More
On a calm Saturday morning in June 2023, I met a multitude of young children who had been sent far away from their families to serve time for various offences. It was at a juvenile centre in… Read More
Discussions about the future of social media have been increasing, with recent developments such as Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and Meta's launch of Threads. Startups and larger playe… Read More
Shares of UK's Metro Bank rose 26% after the lender secured a £325 million capital raise and £600 million in debt refinancing. The capital raise includes £150 million of ne… Read More
A neutered Jack Russell named Rosie went into heat and suffered hair loss after being exposed to her owner's hormone replacement therapy (HRT) gel. Rosie's owner, Sue Burgess, noticed her do… Read More
Mass communication is a dynamic field that plays a crucial role in disseminating information to a wide audience. In Nigeria, mass communication encompasses various areas such as journalism… Read More
Asian fintech firm MoneyHero saw its shares fall on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq after completing its merger with special purpose acquisition company Bridgetown Holdings. MoneyHero… Read More
Microsoft has officially completed its acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. This is Microsoft's largest deal to date and gives them access to popular game franchises such… Read More
ExxonMobil has agreed to acquire shale group Pioneer Natural Resources for $59.5 billion, making it the largest oil and gas deal in the US in over two decades. The deal will increase Exxon's… Read More
The Dogger Bank Wind Farm, described as the world's largest offshore wind farm, has made progress by producing its first power. The wind farm, located in the North Sea off England's northeas… Read More
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has slammed the leadership of the National Assembly over plans to purchase exotic vehicles for the lawmakers of the 10th National Assembly.
This… Read More
Fintech unicorn Airwallex has announced its acquisition of MexPago, a Mexican payments company, to expand its presence in Latin America. The deal comes as Airwallex looks to diversify its op… Read More
Solomon Buchi, a well-known and frequently controversial writer and relationship specialist, recently revealed on Twitter that sometimes people claim “it can never be me” until s… Read More
Microsoft is set to report its fiscal first-quarter results after the U.S. market closes on Tuesday. Analysts expect the company to increase revenue by around 9% from greater corporate spend… Read More
Amazon Clinic, the virtual health care marketplace, now offers treatment for cough, cold, and flu. Users can select the new option, find available telehealth providers, compare pricing, and… Read More
Adobe's $20 billion acquisition of Figma has been stuck in regulatory limbo for over a year. Figma, a startup that was valued at half that amount, has continued to work on its platform and h… Read More
Supply chain logistics platform Flexport is acquiring the assets of digital freight network Convoy, with plans to restore Convoy's trucking logistics services for customers. Flexport will no… Read More
In response to the controversy surrounding the acquisition of the new Gulfstream aircraft, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, clarified that h… Read More
Airbnb has made its first acquisition since becoming a public company, buying AI startup Gameplanner.AI for just under $200 million. The startup, founded in 2020 and in stealth mode, will he… Read More
This massive entertainment company is now laying off 900 workers, or 8% of the units global employees, sources report.
Sony on Tuesday said it will lay off about 900 employees in its Pla… Read More
In the world of personal accessories and luxury items, few possessions match the allure and prestige of a luxury watch.
These timepieces are not merely tools for keeping time but symbols… Read More