Anti-graft war: EFCC to intensify crackdown on ex-corrupt officials
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is ready to expand its dragnet in its ongoing anti-corruption war…
Twitter CEO speaks about extending character limits
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has seemingly confirmed rumours that the social network could introduce a 10,000 character limit on tweets.…
Hyundai’s hybrid to take on Toyota’s Prius
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor today announced its first dedicated petrol-electric vehicle, becoming one of a handful of car makers to…
Apple expected to cut production of latest iPhone
Apple is expected to cut production of its latest iPhone models by about 30% in the January-March quarter due to…
Oil slides to 11-year low on tumultuous Chinese market
Brent crude futures fell to a fresh 11-year low on Thursday as a sliding yuan and an emergency halt in…
Brazil heads for worst recession since 1901
Brazil’s economy will contract more than previously forecast and is heading for the deepest recession since at least 1901 as…
Study finds sub-Saharan Africans at high risk for bat-originated viruses
Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia are most at risk from bat viruses jumping to humans and causing new diseases that…
More sex abuse claims against UN peacekeepers
The United Nations (UN) peacekeepers are facing fresh allegations that they sexually abused four young girls in the Central African…
Ouattara hopes to mould new Côte d’Ivoire
The Ivorian government resigned on Wednesday in a move President Alassane Ouattara said would bring more “efficiency” to the West…
Asian stocks slide after China guides yuan lower
Asian stocks fell to a three-month low on Thursday after China opted to keep guiding the yuan sharply lower, deepening…