Qualcomm and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have formalised a strategic partnership focused on advancing research and innovation in 6G, Edge AI, physical AI and immersive technologies. The agreement was signed during LEAP 2026, marking a new milestone in the growing collaboration between the technology company and the Saudi Arabian …
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KnowBe4, the leader in digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans, launched email and collaboration security protection through its Defend product for Google Workspace. This is an extension of its Defend email security portfolio that brings advanced threat detection, explainable AI verdicts, and real-time employee coaching to the more …
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The Federal Government, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and other stakeholders are exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled digital extension to bridge Nigeria’s agricultural advisory services gap. The stakeholders said AI-enabled extension could expand the reach of agricultural advisory services by enabling one extension worker to support more farmers. Dr Kabir …
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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced plans to establish Nigeria’s first Metal Additive Manufacturing Hub, an initiative aimed at strengthening local industrial production and reducing the country’s dependence on imported components. The proposed hub was unveiled during the second edition of NASENI’s Science Perspective Engagement Series held …
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Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, with provisional results of expanding presidential powers and reshaping electoral rules ahead of a presidential election scheduled for December. The West African country, led by military officers who seized power in a coup in November 2025, voted on Sunday on reforms …
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The death toll from last week’s devastating floods in Nepal has risen to 1,127, police said on Wednesday. Only 95 of the recovered bodies had been handed over to affected families by Wednesday morning, according to Nepalese police. One week after the disaster, the full scale of the devastation remains …
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The African Union has announced that the African Credit Rating Agency will be officially launched on October 7, 2026, in Port Louis, Mauritius, where the agency is headquartered. The launch marks a major step in Africa’s efforts to strengthen its financial independence and address concerns over how the continent’s economies …
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The Naval Outpost, Onitsha Command of the Nigerian Navy, has handed over 19 bags of seized substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The handover took place at the NDLEA Onitsha Unit on Tuesday, following their recovery at Atani Community in Ogbaru Local Government …
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At LEAP 2026, Adobe the global technology leader that unleashes creativity, productivity and customer experiences through innovative tools and platforms — annouAdobenced an expanded partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and HUMAIN, a PIF company, delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally, to advance Saudi Arabia’s thriving creative sector. Through the …
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Airtel Nigeria has commissioned two new premium experience centres in Lagos as part of its ongoing retail expansion and efforts to bring its telecommunications and digital services closer to customers. The new centres, located at DAT Mall in Sangotedo and Marina, were commissioned by Airtel Africa Group Chief Executive Officer Sunil …
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