McDonald’s is committing $8.5 billion over the next decade to overhaul its restaurants, retrain employees and reshape its menu as the fast-food giant battles slowing growth and intensifying competition. The company announced the multibillion-dollar investment on Wednesday as part of a new strategy dubbed “Next,” aimed at making McDonald’s the first choice for more customers while improving the performance and efficiency of its restaurants. About $5 billion of the investment is expected to be deployed over the next three and a half years through a combination of capital support and rent relief for franchisees. The spending comes as McDonald’s faces…
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SpaceX is preparing for the most consequential test yet of Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket, as the company attempts to send the massive spacecraft into orbit for the first time. The test, scheduled for Monday from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in southern Texas, will also see Starship deploy its first batch of next-generation Starlink satellites, potentially marking a major shift from experimental launches to commercial operations. Liftoff is expected during a 75-minute window beginning at 8:15 a.m. ET. Starship has completed 13 test flights since 2023, with several ending in explosions or other failures. While those setbacks have provided engineers…
Rosemary Nwakaego Emmanuel, an Ebonyi-born businesswoman, has urged world leaders to move beyond climate declarations and translate global commitments into concrete solutions for communities most affected by climate change. Emmanuel, who recently returned from the 2026 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, said the discussions at the global gathering highlighted the urgent need for governments and development institutions to turn climate pledges into measurable action. She said she listened to Presidents, Prime Ministers, Governors, Mayors, development finance institutions and climate leaders discuss the next phase of the global climate agenda. According to Emmanuel, the discussions reinforced the need…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom to October 30, 2026, following sustained demand and high turnout from Nigerians seeking passport services. The latest extension comes after the Service had earlier moved the deadline to October 3. The new extension was announced on Friday by Akinsola Akinlabi, NIS Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI). According to Akinlabi, the extension was approved following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to accommodate more Nigerians requiring passport renewal services. The intervention exercise will now run from October 6…
Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has entered the Guinness World Records after attracting 51,000 verified viewers at a single screening in Lagos, setting a new global benchmark for the largest attendance at a film screening in one venue. The record was achieved during a mass screening held at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Saturday, September 26, with Guinness World Records confirming that 51,000 attendees met the official requirements for the title. The achievement surpassed the previous record of 43,624 viewers set in 2015 during the screening of the Filipino biographical film Felix Manalo at the Philippine Arena. Celebrating the feat,…
LG Electronics has reaffirmed its commitment to giving consumers greater control over privacy, data use and security as smart home technology becomes increasingly common in Nigerian households. The company said its Smart TV ecosystem is designed to combine convenience and personalised entertainment with transparency, customer choice and privacy protection. Modern Smart TVs now offer features including voice-enabled searches, personalised content recommendations, device connectivity and smart home integration. According to LG, these features are designed to remain under the control of users. LG said features such as voice recognition, Automatic Content Recognition (ACR), personalised recommendations and interest-based advertising are optional and…
By Muyiwa Akintunde , journalist, author, PR consultant This book is not his usual tech book by a tech reporting icon, it’s his memoir. It is a deeply personal account of the author’s life journey, from his early years, his 40+ year career chronicling Nigeria’s telecom revolution, his Christian faith, and most powerfully, his near-death experience after suffering a stroke in 2023. The central message: Mercy is deeply explored. You’ll read how God’s mercy sustained Aaron when medicine, strength and connections failed. He writes with his left hand because his right hand and leg were affected by the stroke, yet…
Nigeria’s smartphone ownership has risen to 75 per cent, up from 64 per cent in 2023, as mobile devices become increasingly central to how Nigerians access financial services, commerce, entertainment, education and transportation. The figure is contained in the Nigeria Smartphone Study: A Nationwide Analysis of Smartphone Ownership and Digital Application Usage, conducted by KPMG in partnership with Orange Group Nigeria. The study, based on responses from 13,251 people across 12 major Nigerian cities, highlights the growing role of smartphones in driving digital adoption and economic activity across the country. According to the report, rising smartphone penetration is being driven…
The United States government has stepped into Elon Musk’s legal battle with the European Union, seeking to support X’s challenge against a €120 million fine imposed by the European Commission over alleged breaches of the bloc’s digital rules. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an application on September 24 to intervene in cases brought by X and Musk before the General Court of the Court of Justice of the European Union, seeking to annul the Commission’s December 2025 decision. The move escalates a broader dispute over how far European digital regulations can reach companies headquartered in the United States.…
The much-anticipated heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is expected to deliver a major boost to Cardiff’s hospitality and tourism economy, as thousands of fans prepare to descend on the Welsh capital for the December 11 showdown. The fight, which will take place at the Principality Stadium, is expected to drive demand for hotels, restaurants, bars, transport services and other businesses across the city. Hospitality operators are already preparing for a surge in customers, with some businesses planning to significantly increase their supplies ahead of the event. Nick Newman, Chairman of Cardiff Night Forum, said businesses across the…