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As Nigeria's president heads to London for a landmark exhibition of Nigerian modernism at the Tate Modern, a leading cultural advocate is calling for the government to finally invest in the art sector that's already winning global attention.
For decades, Costco customers have relied on a charmingly analog system to order custom cakes: fill out a paper slip, drop it in a box, and hope for the best. Now the beloved retailer is launching an app that lets shoppers customize and order cakes from their phones.
Nigerian customs officers saved five endangered pangolins from wildlife traffickers in Taraba State, part of a February operation that also stopped $32,000 worth of smuggled goods. The rescued animals will now receive professional care at a wildlife sanctuary.
Africa's free trade body wants to share Nigeria's homegrown customs technology with the entire continent. The digital system could end border delays and boost trade between African nations.
The AI revolution isn't removing humans from the equation. Companies are discovering that the most powerful AI systems work best when teams get closer to customers, not farther away.
A Subway employee calmly denied service to a demanding customer who refused to show respect, then simply moved on to help the next person in line. The moment, captured on TikTok, has millions celebrating her quiet dignity.
When Ring users raised privacy concerns about a controversial partnership, Amazon listened and reversed course. The tech giant's decision shows how customer voices can drive meaningful change in an era of growing surveillance worries.
Weather device company AcuRite listened when longtime customers raised concerns about being forced onto a buggy new app. The company is now delaying its planned shutdown until the new software actually works as well as the old one.
Amazon accidentally blocked some longtime customers from reading product reviews while trying to stop AI bots. The company now says it's working to restore access for real shoppers caught in the crossfire.
When Apple dropped the price on its $3,300 display, customers who paid more got a surprise refund with no hoops to jump through. The tech giant's refreshingly direct approach shows how simple doing the right thing can be.
Tanzania is rapidly upgrading its hospitals with advanced medical equipment and digital systems as part of a major healthcare modernization push. The investment means better diagnostics, faster treatment, and improved care for millions of East Africans.
Nigerian customs officers intercepted over 220 shipments of illegal goods worth $2 million, including dangerous drugs and banned items threatening local industries. The operation also recovered nearly $500,000 in lost tax revenue while protecting communities from harmful substances. #
The pet supply company that sends sympathy cards when customers lose their pets just proved kindness is profitable. After years of losses, Chewy's focus on "empathy at scale" helped deliver $223 million in profit.
Gopal K Gureja spent 60 years proving that great customer service isn't a cost center—it's the product itself. At 90, he just released his latest book to make sure the next generation gets it right.
Happy Bear Coffee Company gives customers control over charitable giving by letting them direct 5% of every purchase to one of 30+ nonprofits. The Philadelphia-based coffee roaster is expanding from online-only to opening its first cafe this spring.
New Zealand has taken a groundbreaking step in fighting modern slavery, with Parliament passing a bill that unites political rivals in protecting vulnerable workers worldwide. Companies earning over $100 million will now need to prove their supply chains are free from exploitation.
Foodics brought young professionals and industry experts together at Egypt's biggest career summit to share how understanding customers drives real business success. The workshop gave graduates practical tools to turn feedback into growth strategies in a competitive market.
After 30 years of living without formal housing, 200 families in Visakhapatnam are getting a lifeline from the government. A new modernization plan promises to transform their community and provide proper homes.
Nigeria is electrifying its railway system, starting with major corridors in Lagos and Warri, as part of a decade-long modernization effort that's already transformed the country's aging rail infrastructure. The shift to electric trains promises lower costs and cleaner, more efficient service for millions of passengers.
University of Kentucky researchers discovered a trove of 1920s photographs that challenge everything we thought we knew about modern dance and Appalachian photography. The overlooked images reveal surprising connections between experimental dancers and rural America.
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