In a move that would seem unthinkable in the 1990s, billionaire Mark Cuban purchased a Gulfstream G5 jet worth $40 million entirely online. Fresh off the sale of his pioneering streaming company, Broadcast.com, to Yahoo! for $5.7 billion in stock, Cuban cemented his place in e-commerce history. He made what is considered the “largest single … Read more
The family of the late CEO of Access Bank Holdings Herbert Wigwe has responded to allegations of a raging family dispute over the iconic banker’s estate. Several online platforms reported on Saturday that Herbert’s father, Shyngle Wigwe, is at the centre of the alleged dispute regarding the distribution of his late son’s estate. Mr Wigwe … Read more
Shark Tank star and multi-billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban understands that not everyone can invest millions in businesses or start their own companies successfully. However, the Dallas Mavericks co-owner believes there are many ways to secure extra money via passive income streams without burning a hole in your pocket. 1. Invest in Stocks That Are Dividend … Read more
China’s top economic planner has reassured private entrepreneurs it will “spare no effort” to help companies “conquer difficulties”, in Beijing’s latest move to revive the economy. Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), hosted a meeting on Friday with representatives from several private companies to learn about business conditions, problems they … Read more
Quebec’s Alimentation Couche-Tard started with one store in 1980. Now, the retailer stands a serious chance of taking over the largest operator of convenience stores in the world: 7-Eleven. Currently, 7-Eleven’s more than 84,000 locations across the globe are owned by Japanese retailer giant, Seven & i Holdings, which rejected an offer worth $38.5 billion … Read more
Folagade Banks gained widespread recognition when he adopted the character of a self-righteous Yoruba mother, Mama Deola, in his skits. In Nigeria’s competitive field of content creators, Mama Deola stands out with her signature brown rope, head tie, quirky shoes, and unique accent. This comedic character blends humour with cultural insights, making Folagade’s storytelling uniquely … Read more
A crew of four private astronauts ascended into space early Tuesday on a risky SpaceX mission to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk using the company’s new spacesuits and a redesigned spacecraft. A billionaire entrepreneur, a retired military fighter pilot and two SpaceX employees were launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., aboard … Read more
If you want to understand the struggling local news landscape, look no further than Atlantic Canada, where a takeover has kept the region’s largest newspaper publisher in operation, but still leaves local journalism in a tenuous state. Toronto-based Postmedia, whose titles include the National Post and the Montreal Gazette, has taken over the financially insolvent SaltWire … Read more
In today’s competitive market, discovering a business opportunity that offers significant income potential and a flexible schedule is rare. However, one innovative entrepreneur has turned a routine household task into a booming business model that generates up to $14,000 weekly while requiring only a few hours of work daily. The Birth of Sparkling Bins John … Read more
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, received a funding of ₹228 crore from US-based industrialist and entrepreneur Dr Krishna Chivukula, officials said on Tuesday. IIT Madras Alumnus Dr. Krishna Chivukula, who donated Rs. 228 Crore to IIT-M, addresses a Press Conference at Campus.(Handout) It is considered to be one of the single largest donations received by … Read more
