Reed Hastings Is Leaving Netflix After 29 Years. The Company He Built Is Chasing Its Next Chapter
Reed Hastings co-founded Netflix in 1997, turned a DVD-by-mail startup into the company that rewired how the world watches television, and survived more near-death moments than most executives face in a lifetime. Now he is walking out the door. Netflix confirmed on April 16, 2026, alongside its Q1 earnings release, that Hastings will not...
BUSINESS
Reed Hastings Is Leaving Netflix After 29 Years. The Company He Built Is Chasing Its Next Chapter
Reed Hastings co-founded Netflix in 1997, turned a DVD-by-mail startup into the company that rewired how the world watches television, and survived more near-death moments than most executives face in a lifetime. Now he is walking out the door. Netflix confirmed on April 16, 2026, alongside its Q1 earnings release, that Hastings will not...
Inside BYD and Ibrahim Suleiman’s “Hey BYD” Private Viewing
Friday night in Victoria Island, BYD Nigeria did something most car brands wouldn’t think to do. Instead of a product reveal with spec sheets and press kits, they threw a private screening. The occasion was the debut of Hey BYD, an in-transit podcast hosted by actor Ibrahim Suleiman, recorded inside a BYD electric vehicle moving...
Spotify’s 5-Year Data Shows Nigeria Emerging as a High-Growth Digital Audio Market
New platform data highlights rapid streaming adoption, strong Gen Z engagement, and the expansion of Nigeria’s digital audio ecosystem...
Startups
Lidya Shutdown: Nigerian Fintech Startup Closes After Raising $16.5M
Nigerian digital lending pioneer Lidya has officially shut down operations after nearly a decade, marking another significant failure in Africa’s fintech ecosystem. The company, which raised over $16.5 million from prominent investors, cited severe financial distress as the reason for its closure. What Happened to Lidya? In October...
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Dip Brings Key $70,000 Level Into View
Bitcoin is once again testing investor confidence as a fresh market dip brings the closely watched $70,000 price level into focus. After weeks of volatility, traders and analysts are now debating whether this zone will act as strong support or open the door to deeper pullbacks. The move highlights how sensitive crypto markets remain to...
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