Ekohotblog reports that Rep. Wale Raji has celebrated the birthday of Yeye Olufunke Olusanya, the Lagos East APC Vice Chairman, commending her remarkable journey from grassroots activism in Eredo LCDA to her current leadership position. In a heartfelt message, Rep. Raji highlighted her dedication and commitment to the development of her community and Lagos State. … Read more
Zoox robotaxi venture investigated by US safety regulators. Probe focuses on automated driving system’s performance. 500 vehicles affected, amid separate safety standards probe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it has opened an investigation into Amazon.com’s self-driving Zoox vehicles. EDITOR’S PICK Admiring President Bola Tinubu’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog Former Microsoft (MSFT.O) product chief Panos Panay will lead Amazon.com’s (AMZN.O) struggling unit responsible for the firm’s Alexa and Echo products. Panay, who was with Microsoft for more than 19 years and helmed the creation of the Surface line of computers, will take up the new role in October, Amazon said on Wednesday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.com (AMZN.O) on Tuesday and asked the court to consider forcing the online retailer to sell assets as the government accuses Big Tech of monopolizing the most lucrative parts of the internet. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns … Read more
Lauren Sanchez opens up in a first-time interview about life with billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos. The former newscaster discusses Jeff Bezos making pancakes for the family on Sundays. Lauren Sanchez says living with the Amazon founder is like living a master class every day despite it not being all glitz and glamour. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Workers claim robots are treated better They described how even a trip to the toilet can lead to questions from managers. They demand a 50p an hour pay rise. Eko Hot Blog reports that Amazon workers are staging the first-ever UK strike against the online giant on Wednesday in a protest over pay. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Amazon said Wednesday it will cut over 18,000 jobs, a bigger number than the e-retailer initially said it would be eliminating last year. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Wall Street Journal reported on the cuts earlier, which Amazon said pre-empted its planned announcement. “We typically wait to communicate about these outcomes until we can speak with … Read more
After being discovered, the man tried to persuade the nurse to turn a blind eye… EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Italian man who wanted a Covid vaccination certificate without getting the jab turned up for his vaccine with a fake arm, officials say. The man, in his 50s, arrived for his shot with a … Read more
It cites “the ongoing widespread attack on the Brazilian Legal Amazon and on its Environmental Dependents and Defenders… A group of climate lawyers has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for his alleged attacks on the Amazon, which they say amount to “crimes against humanity.” Austrian not-for-profit AllRise filed … Read more
The world’s wealthiest man handed over the role to Andy Jassy, in order to focus on “new products and early initiatives Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, on Monday officially stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of the e-commerce empire he founded 27 years ago. The world’s wealthiest man handed over the role to Andy Jassy, … Read more
The trip will last a total of 10 minutes, four of which passengers will spend above the Karman line… Amazon founder and billionaire, Jeff Bezos announced on Monday that he will fly into space next month on the first human flight launched by his Blue Origin rocket firm. “Ever since I was five years old, … Read more
I read on Mo Abudu’s instagram page a while ago on how she crossed over from the field of Human Resources to Media after clocking forty and how she pitched her unique idea of creativity in the entertainment industry to every government in power since 2006 and none gave her any serious consideration until the … Read more
“What will you be doing on Saturday?” Came the voice over the phone. Read Also: There is Dignity in Honest Work “I have some projects to complete and besides, I need to clean the house.” I answered guessing she wanted me to do something I might not be willing to do. “Can you make that … Read more
Bezos’s present net worth of $191 billion can buy 107 million troy ounces of gold or 3.01 billion barrels of crude oil Fifty-seven-year-old American billionaire and founder of the world’s most valuable online retail company, Jeff Bezos, has just reclaimed the world’s richest person title, after surpassing Elon Musk some hours ago. According to the … Read more
Bezos is the second world richest person Amazon has doubled profits to the tune of over $7 billion Jeff Bezos said on Tuesday that he would resign from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Amazon later this year as the tech and e-commerce giant reported a surge in profit and revenue in the holiday … Read more
Almost all U.S. tech firms, from Google to Amazon, Twitter, and Facebook have condemned the latest visa ban announced by President Donald Trump. They said the freeze would make the US less competitive. Trump on Monday banned new H-1B visas, used by major companies to bring over highly-skilled engineers from abroad. Around 18,000 H1-B visas … Read more
Amazon shares shot higher Thursday after the internet colossus released quarterly earnings figures for the holiday quarter that trounced market expectations. Profit in the final three months of last year rose eight percent from a year ago to $3.3 billion as revenue as net sales grew 21 percent to $87.4 billion, according to the Seattle-based … Read more