Today: September 18, 2024
The CFPB's new rule to cap credit card late fees at $8 is a significant regulatory step aimed at protecting consumers from excessive charges and promoting financial discipline.…
Harvard University has regained its position as the top “dream” school for college hopefuls, according to a new survey by The Princeton Review, Harvard surpassed previous favorites like MIT and Stanford. Hafeez Lakhani, founder of Lakhani Coaching, acknowledged the university’s challenging year…
Apple witnessed a significant drop in iPhone sales in China, dropping by 24%, in the first six weeks of 2024, according to a report from Counterpoint Research. The decline is attributed to strong competition from local smartphone giants like Huawei, Oppo, Vivo,…
Meta’s popular social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, suffered an outage that lasted approximately two hours on Tuesday morning. Users reported difficulties accessing Facebook and Threads from around 10 a.m. ET, while some Instagram users faced issues with feed refreshing…
The media publishing industry in 2024 stands at an innovation crossroads, with its growth and evolution hinging on its ability to adapt to technological advancements and changing privacy standards…
Born in Sierra Leone in 1990, Ib Kamara was forced to flee to Gambia during his country’s civil war, living with relatives before moving to London at 16. In an industry where the representation of Black individuals is still evolving, Mr. Kamara…
Inflation is causing significant changes in how Americans, especially black consumers, shop. The impact of these shifts in consumer behavior is becoming a crucial factor in curbing inflation. High inflation rates for everyday necessities like shelter and food have risen sharply. Shelter…
Ghana’s parliament is facing severe criticism from human rights activists and organizations over the approval of a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ bill, known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The legislation considered one of the toughest anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa, has…
Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe CFR was a Nigerian banker, businessman co-founder, and visionary leader of Access Bank Plc. He lost his life in a helicopter crash in Halloran Springs, California, on February 9, 2024. His death marked the end of an era for…
Universal Music Group (UMG) has purchased a majority stake in Mavin Global, a Nigerian record company founded by the business mogul Don Jazzy. The deal is set to be finalized in the third quarter, pending regulatory approval. Mavin Global is home to…
