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Nigeria’s energy inflation climbs to 4.69% after July low
Nigeria’s energy inflation rate climbed to 4.69% in August 2026, up from 4.40% in July, reversing the decline recorded in the previous month.
- Nigeria's energy inflation rate reached 4.69% in August 2026.
- This marks a 0.29 percentage-point increase from July's 4.40%.
- Rising energy costs affect daily life for Nigerians, especially low-income households.
Estados Unidos prepara la venta a Israel de 40.000 bombas de casi una tonelada muy destructivas
La Administración ha informado de la operación a los comités pertinentes del Congreso que supervisan las grandes ventas de armamento
NDLEA intercepts drugs worth N2bn, secures convictions of 248 suspects in Delta
Delta State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said it seized 2.446497 tonnes of illicit drugs worth an estimated N2 billion between July 2025 and September 2026 in the state.
Awoniyi adds postgraduate diploma to academic credentials
Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has announced that he has completed a postgraduate programme at the PFA Business School.
Time Magazine's ‘AI Tipping Point’ cover sparks debate online: 'AI fear mongering is stupid’
Time’s latest cover story examines growing concerns that increasingly powerful AI systems could become difficult for humans to control.
Thai father films blindfolded son riding and boasts boy’s clairvoyant ability
A clip shows a boy riding a motorcycle blindfolded on a public road. His father, who says the child is clairvoyant, rides behind with a younger sibling and no helmets. The story Thai father films blindfolded son riding and boasts boy’s clairvoyant ability as seen on Thaiger News .
Bahnverkehr: Entwurf: Union und SPD für neue Bahntrasse Hannover-Hamburg
Über den Bau einer neuen Trasse zwischen Hamburg und Hannover wird seit Jahren gestritten. Die Deutsche Bahn ist dafür, Niedersachsen ist dagegen. Kommt jetzt die Entscheidung?
Philippine lawmaker pleads not guilty to taking kickbacks in flood control projects
- Former Philippine lawmaker Martin Romualdez denies accepting millions in kickbacks
- Nearly 10,000 flood control projects worth over $9 billion under investigation
- Romualdez faces plunder charges at Sandiganbayan court, maintains innocence
Dr Williamson honoured as Nkosuohemaa of Abura Odonase
Dr Cheryl Polote Williamson, an African-American tourism promoter, has been honoured by the chiefs and people of Abura Odonase for her contribution to strengthening relations between Ghana and the…
Los CEO de Nvidia y Meta se oponen a los intentos de coordinar la ralentización de la IA
Jensen Huang y Mark Zuckerberg se distancian de las propuestas de seguridad de los líderes de OpenAI, Anthropic y SpaceX. Leer
Free entry to three of Abu Dhabi's biggest museums this month: How to get and details
Dubai: Abu Dhabi residents and visitors can now walk into three of the capital's best-known cultural attractions for free.
Pakistan Navy ship collides with Indian warship in Arabian Sea; New Delhi summons Islamabad envoy
The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said the incident took place in international waters and did not cause any major damage.
China opens major canal linking southwest to sea, cutting 560-km trade detour
China on Wednesday opened the Pinglu Canal, a landmark waterway designed to give the country's vast southwestern hinterland a direct route to the sea and strengthen trade with Southeast Asia. The 134.2-km canal runs from the Nanning area of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region south to the Beibu Gulf (Gulf of Tonkin), creating a river-to-sea…
50 Cent Jabs Rick Ross Over Canceled Tour Dates
50 Cent could barely contain his excitement after finding out the final two shows of Rick Ross‘ Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Tour have been cancelled. Taking to Instagram on Saturday (August 29), Fif posted a screenshot of Diverse Mentality‘s post about the cancellation alongside a scathing caption — which fans have come to expect […]…
United States Charges 5 People in Alleged Russian-Backed Murder Plots
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the plots included efforts to murder a Russian dissident believed to be located in Washington, D.C.
- DOJ charges 5 in alleged Russian-backed murder plots
- Accused include Yuri Khrameev, 63, and his son Kirill, 27
- Plots involved assassination of Russian dissident in D.C.
Safaricom explains how to retrieve Kenya Power tokens if message delays after purchase
Safaricom has explained how customers can retrieve Kenya Power prepaid electricity tokens if messages are delayed after they have made payments.
Bangladesh govt committee says national team should have participated in T20 World Cup
Bangladesh should have participated in this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, a government-appointed inquiry committee has concluded, holding the then interim government and its sports adviser Dr Asif…
Sensex, Nifty hold morning gains at midday; IT drags as metals, FMCG shine ahead of Fed call
Broader market breadth on the BSE painted a cautious picture. Of 4,358 stocks traded, 2,331 declined against 1,791 advances, with 236 unchanged.
Motivation to commit fraud; the woes of employers
Fraud is an intentional act of deception, false representation or concealment of the truth used to secure an unfair advantage, unlawful gain or to deprive victims of their legal rights.
Anutin-Trump trade talks possible this week
Thailand has proposed talks between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US ‌President Donald Trump later this week, as the two countries seek to conclude negotiations on a bilateral trade deal…
(2nd LD) Seoul stocks snap 4-day losing streak on chip bargain hunting
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks snapped their four-day losing streak to...
Air Pollution Linked to Eye Condition Affecting Millions, Scientists Warn
Air pollution's impact may extend beyond breathing, with researchers uncovering a surprising threat to long-term vision.
Smartphone RAM and Storage Could Get Even More Expensive
Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor division reportedly wants to raise prices for smartphone DRAM and NAND memory by 7% to 10%, according … Read More The post Smartphone RAM and Storage Could Get Even…
Kenya conservation film ‘Rhino’ to screen African premiere in Nairobi
Directed by Tom Martienssen and narrated by Academy Award nominee Tom Hardy, ‘Rhino’ takes audiences into the frontline of rhino conservation.
Indiza, Snow Lead Kenyan Charge as Sunshine Development Tour Heads to Uganda
East Africa Swing makes its first appearance in Uganda at the Pearl of Africa Golf Series, set for Entebbe Golf Club from 16 to 19 September.
Von der Leyen to invite AI leaders to ‘support’ efforts to ‘pace the frontier’
Fears are escalating over AI following warnings from tech titans.
Abu Dhabi's sovereign investor L’imad to boost its AD Ports stake to 98.5%
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investment vehicle L’imad is set to increase its stake in AD Ports Group to 98.5 per cent after meeting all conditions to acquire the global ports operator. L’imad, through its wholly owned subsidiary ADQ, already owns 75.42 per cent of AD Ports and launched a voluntary tender offer on August 18 to acquire the…
US Dollar: Warsh guidance keeps Greenback supported – ING
ING strategists Francesco Pesole and Frantisek Taborsky note that markets fully expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25bp to 4.0%, with a surprise hold seen as materially negative for the…
Oman-UAE rail link to begin trial operations in late 2027
Dubai: Trial operations on the first railway linking Oman and the UAE are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, Oman’s Transport Minister said, marking a major step towards cross border…
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen appointed president of Quantum X Labs advisory board
Cohen, who also serves as a strategic adviser to SoftBank, will focus on applications for defense and critical infrastructure markets.
Gangbuk Culture Foundation brings Chengdu cultural exhibition to Seoul
The Gangbuk Culture Foundation will host "More Than Pandas: Chengdu," a collaborative exhibition with the Cultural Center of the Chinese Embassy in Korea and the Chengdu Culture, Radio, Television and…
$520 to cancel a $1,972 booking? Travelers warned of extra airline ticket fees
A passenger who canceled seven round-trip tickets from Incheon to Da Nang after purchasing them through a travel agency was charged a cancellation fee of 770,000 won ($520), or about 26 percent of the…
Quamina MP’s new look gets fans talking
Ghanaian musician Quamina MP has surprised fans with a new hairstyle, stepping away from the dreadlocks that have become a familiar part of his image over the years.
Tesla revives China discounts; Iran war drives shift to electric cars: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed.
I used Gemini and Google Maps’ Ask Maps to find the weirdest spots in my city — and these 7 oddities didn't disappoint
In my quest for unusual places to hang out in my hometown, Gemini and Google Maps’ Ask Maps came together to recommend the best of the best.
Top AI execs met with federal ministers as copyright proposal leaked
The leaked plans have sparked backlash from creatives and critics across the political spectrum.
In Japan, just one full-frame camera made this best-seller list as a three-year-old crop sensor camera shows no sign of slowing down
In the BCN+R rankings from Japan, the Canon EOS R50's mix of price and performance continues to make it the most popular choice
Microsoft Issues Out-of-Band Windows Update After September Patch Breaks Remote Desktop, Hyper-V
Microsoft released an out-of-band Windows update to fix Remote Desktop, Hyper-V Linux sharing, and USB audio issues caused by its September patch.
Saudi Board of Grievances adopts AI governance framework alongside UNESCO forum in Riyadh
The Board of Grievances has approved a framework to govern the use of artificial intelligence systems, coinciding with the UNESCO Global Forum in Riyadh.
Punjab Issues Alert Over Veterinary Medicine Batch
The Punjab government has issued an alert after the Drug Testing Laboratory, Punjab, declared a batch of veterinary medicine spurious. … Read More The post Punjab Issues Alert Over Veterinary Medicine Batch appeared first on ProPakistani .
This cheap handheld can emulate games, but also plays your physical GBA cartridges
It won't break the bank, either.
Gyeonggi Province returns 16 rehabilitated wild animals to nature
Sixteen wild animals, including endangered leopard cats, raccoon dogs and weasels, have been returned to the wild in Gyeonggi Province after months of rehabilitation and training to prepare them to…
Bucharest-based Veridion raises €17.5 million to scale its real-time map of the world’s businesses
Veridion (formerly known as Soleadify), a Bucharest-based business intelligence startup, has raised €17.5 million ($20 million) in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered, continuously updated…
- Bucharest-based AI startup Veridion raises €17.5 million in Series A funding.
- Funding led by Hoxton Ventures, expanding real-time global business map.
- CEO Florin Tufan says funds will accelerate product development and international growth.
From 7,000 drugs to one active against resistant strains: AI advances pneumonia drug repurposing
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen that causes life-threatening infections, including pneumonia and meningitis.
PRIMA launched to tackle preventable maternal, newborn deaths
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has launched a five-year Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMA) to reduce preventable maternal and newborn…
Precursory deformation for the 26 August 2026 Nepal landslide disaster
A new paper (Wang et al. 2026) suggests that the bedrock failure that initiated the Nepal landslide disaster may have displayed measurable precursory deformation.
The 'silent waste' of Greek seas: Thousands of concrete blocks lifted from seabed
Reducing them is the goal of the 'Fishing For Litter' programme, which has recovered more than 6,000 concrete blocks from the seabed since 2019.
Food literacy curriculum on the menu
Manitoba has a new recipe for health class and “food literacy” is a key ingredient. The in-class portion of phys-ed has historically involved lessons about puberty, the risks of consuming […]
Senegalese health authorities warn of diphtheria outbreak as cases rise
Senegal’s health authorities have reported a diphtheria outbreak in several regions, with nine deaths and 76 confirmed cases recorded to date.
Sidra Medicine to host 12th edition of PMFG Summit
<p>Doha, Qatar: Marking 12 years of advancing precision medicine and genomics in Qatar, the MENA region and beyond, Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is set to host the Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2026.
Minister of Public Health, QBA discuss boosting partnership between MoPH and private sector
<p>Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud held a meeting with the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), headed by QBA Chairman H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani along with representatives of private hospitals and medical centers.</p> <p>During the meeting, a number of topics were discussed aimed at…
Justice Adjei calls for equitable Canada-Africa research partnerships beyond aid
Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice of the Supreme Court and the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights, has called for equitable research partnerships between Canada and Africa beyond traditional aid.
The information paradox at the heart of every black hole
When something falls into a black hole, where does the material ultimately go, and will it, or the quantum information that it contained, ever come back out again? According to Einstein’s general relativity, those answers are simple: as soon as anything physical — matter, antimatter, radiation, etc.
For the first time, Congolese NGO to manage a DRC protected area
For the first time in the modern history of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a Congolese nongovernmental organization will co-manage a protected area in the country. “It is an honor,” Dominique Bikaba, founder of the NGO Strong Roots, told Mongabay by phone.