What do Nigerians think of Bola Tinubu's first term?
With elections looming early next year, African Business heads to Lagos to ask voters to rate the first term of President Bola Tinubu.
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Hurdle hints and answers for October 1, 2026
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
Mark Kleinman: Monzo deal needn’t be a hammer blow for UK tech
Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his City AM column. Monzo deal needn’t be a hammer blow for UK tech Monzo, Oaknorth, Revolut, Starling Bank – the…
The huge costs facing Andy Burnham – and the financial tightrope he must walk
Andy Burnham said he didn’t set out to deliver a “tub-thumping conference speech” but it was packed with huge pledges to take control over utilities and expand the state.
Information wars: The digital mafia weaponising online news
In part two of our investigation into the disinformation barons, Steve Dinneen dives into a world where hostile factions run smear campaigns for cash and victims have nowhere to hide.
Dealmakers Face Fresh Risks Chasing $5 Trillion-Plus M&A Record
Dealmakers have ground to make up as they chase a record year of mergers and acquisitions, after a slower third quarter brought fresh challenges that cost Wall Street some momentum.
Generic AI gets GCC law wrong. Here's the fix
In the GCC, knowing the law is not enough. You also need to know exactly which legal framework applies. That is one of the challenges LexisNexis set out to address with Lexis+ with Protégé in the Middle East. The real test of Legal AI is not simply how much it knows, but whether it understands where it is.
Trump says diesel export ban is still on the table
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration, as well as European governments, would soon announce measures aimed at bringing down diesel prices.
The Fashion Brand’s Guide to Standing Out on TikTok
TikTok’s Karen Kang, Kate Spade New York’s Danielle Macaluso and BoF’s Dan Hastings, joined BoF’s Yasmine Dahlberg to unpack how fashion brands can use cultural capital and creator partnerships to…
DoorDash adds new retailers, texting shopping assistant
As DoorDash adds partners like Costco, the company is also expanding shopping features like Text DoorDash and Dasher Returns in an effort to become a one-stop marketplace.
- DoorDash adds Macy’s, Anthropologie, North Face, Vans, Timberland to marketplace
- Launches Dasher Returns for simplified returns coordination
- Introduces Text DoorDash for texting-based order placement
‘It scared the hell out of me to hand over the keys’: What brands have learned from creator partnerships
At Shoptalk Fall, brands like Favorite Daughter, SharkNinja and Bob's Discount Furniture talked about what they've learned from working with creators.
- Brands see strong returns from creator content like mini-series and unboxing videos.
- Retailers like Aerie, Gap Inc., Ugg, Target, and Kohl’s launch creator programs.
Beyond the power game: Where the Springboks must sharpen up for the Nations Championship
Conceding four tries a game and wobbling at set-piece without Malcolm Marx prove that double World Cup champions South Africa still have significant tactical work to do.
Madlanga Commission | Sibanyoni links top cop Shadrack Sibiya to late taxi boss Msibi
Footage played at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday showed Sibanyoni telling Ramaphosa that local groups wanted a 30% operational stake in PUTCO, warning that they would take matters into their own hands if their demands were not addressed.
ANC asks Public Protector to probe City’s by-law enforcement after Lwandle massacre
The ANC has asked the Public Protector to investigate alleged failures by the City of Cape Town to enforce business, liquor, planning, noise and safety regulations at the Lwandle venue where 10 people…
Lesotho learners get smaller meals after Trump’s US aid cuts
The Lesotho government has taken over the school feeding programme resulting in less food
More layoffs, higher productivity or a bust? How Singapore’s prime office market could take to AI trends
Industry players have yet to see widespread artificial intelligence-driven downsizing
- AI could impact Singapore's prime office market by 2027
- Net Grade A office space may decline 5% by 2030
- AI hasn't triggered widespread office downsizing yet
Hasan Piker’s politics risks setting Arab and Muslim Americans back
This month marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 Americans and others, radically reshaped the New York City skyline by wiping out the World…
CC Sabathia Predicts Yankees Game 1 ALDS Starter After Eliminating Red Sox
CC Sabathia predicted the Yankees will start a former Cy Young Award winner in Game 1 of their ALDS against the Rays.
- CC Sabathia predicts Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon as Yankees' first two ALDS starters.
- Yankees eliminated Red Sox 2-1 in Game 2, showing strong pitching dominance.
- Gerrit Cole has 2.17 ERA in 2024 postseason, likely to start Game 1.
Fasthire leads AI adoption conversation at NSE PH technical evening
Engineers have been advised to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and learn to apply it to relevant areas of their work, read more Fasthire leads AI adoption conversation at NSE PH technical evening
Many Extension Eligible Players Mark Last Bit Of Offseason Business For Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have several players eligible for a contract extension right now. Do any make sense before the 2026-27 season?
‘I have been victimised’: More than R4k ‘deducted’ from Gauteng EMS workers who refused unpaid overtime
Calls for investigation into Gauteng EMS workers' unpaid overtime.
Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal’s international camp and will explain the reasons why “in time”. It comes after head coach Jorge Jesus earlier said there was no rift with the captain…
Japan's 1st Sitting Mayor on Maternity Leave Makes "Time100 Next" List
New York, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)--U.S. magazine Time has selected Shoko Kawata, the 36-year-old mayor of the city of Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture, who is believed to be the first sitting female local…
Balochistan's Bhag shuts down over rising crime
• Markets, bazaars remain closed as traders and residents join protest • Organisers give administration four days to improve security situation DERA MURAD JAMALI: Residents of Bhag city in Kachhi…
$7.55 million settlement awarded to students whose degrees were unaccredited
The University of Newcastle has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for $7.55 million after 163 students alleged it had engaged in misleading conduct after their engineering degree was found to be…
Francis Year: Italy celebrates Francis of Assisi - including a new holiday
He has been dead for 800 years. Yet in his hometown you come across the beggar saint everywhere. The Catholic Church has declared a jubilee year for him. And the state is also providing a bonus.
What Tom Brady Loves About 49ers QB Brock Purdy
Tom Brady praised Brock Purdy’s hot start to the 2026 season and explained what has impressed him about the 49ers quarterback.
Youness Atbane on who gets to define Arab art in today's museums
Youness Atbane has spent years through his work as a performer, choreographer and visual artist examining who decides how Arab artists are represented and valued.
Newsom Rejects Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ Rebrand—Signs Order To Keep Calling It AI
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming artificial intelligence to “super intelligence” in federal government documents and communications.
Paramount gets court green light on Warner Bros deal, names Mattel’s Kreiz co-CEO
Sept 30 (Reuters) - A US judge entered an order on Wednesday allowing Paramount to close its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, ending a months-long holdup, as the company named Mattel's Ynon…
Stocks post modest gains on select buying
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday witnessed strong buying interest at attractive valuations, propelling the benchmark KSE-100 index above 171,000 intraday before closing well…
M&G's Pershad on How AI Is Reshaping Jobs in Asia
Vikas Pershad of M&G Investments says expanding AI and automation are reshaping employment and manufacturing across Asia, driving an IT hiring slowdown in India and automating factory floors.
No plans to scrap PIC’s unlisted investment portfolio: Godongwana
A new Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board was appointed in July.
What are vulture funds and how do they operate in Spain
Housing decrees seek to limit their operations, but defining who the restrictions affect is part of the problem.
Reported doctor no-shows in Sabah and Sarawak prompt MMA call for incentive overhaul
KUCHING, Oct 1 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called on the government to urgently revert to the pr...
Higher-than-expected sales tax receipts help FBR exceed quarterly collection targets
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GC Cell Publishes Glioblastoma CIK Study
Academic evidence has been established for the utilization of Cytokine-Induced Killer (CIK) cells in the treatment of glioblastoma (GBM), a representative malignant brain tumor occurring in adults.
- GC Cell study on CIK cells published in Frontiers in Neurology on October 1st
- Median progression-free survival of 10.5 months, median overall survival of 14.2 months
- No treatment discontinuation due to adverse reactions, no severe allergic reactions or fatalities
Civil society demands probe into HIV, TB funds diversion
Civil society raises concerns over allegations that money for HIVAids and TB programmes was diverted to other health care spending.
Spanish company Persei Space invents a solution to put an end to space debris
The company, which originated within Carlos III University of Madrid, has developed a way to deorbit debris without using fuel.
Huawei unveils Mate 90 phones, leans on homegrown chip design to offset US curbs
BEIJING: Huawei Technologies unveiled its Mate 90 smartphone series on Thursday, betting on its in-house operating system and redesigned chip architecture to boost its performance in the face of US curbs on shipments of advanced semiconductors.
British-Pakistani Doctor Sets New Record During Gynecological Surgery
British-Pakistani consultant gynecologist and robotic surgeon Dr. Amer Raza has set a new record in Britain after leading a program … Read More The post British-Pakistani Doctor Sets New Record During Gynecological Surgery appeared first on ProPakistani .
Yongin national chip cluster construction begins this month amid compensation, fast-track risks
YONGIN, Gyeonggi Province — Korea’s ambitious plan to expand domestic semiconductor production capacity and strengthen its position in the global chip supply chain will take another step forward this…
Lahore ranked among cities with ‘extremely poor’ ozone levels
PARIS: Highlighting the close relationship between climate change and air pollution, a new analysis by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) has ranked Lahore among cities…
HP Study: Germany among the top group worldwide for AI agents
Almost every second employee in Germany already uses AI agents at the workplace. At the same time, concerns about one's own job and new requirements for qualifications are growing.
Global Investigation: Study: Three- and four-year-olds take 18,000 steps a day
Preschool-age children worldwide take an average of around 18,000 steps per day - but there are enormous differences between active and inactive children. These factors play a role.
Meta wants people to use ‘AI agents’ to do daily tasks for them. Here’s why that’s a problem
Meta can’t beat its rivals on raw AI capability. With its new Muse agent, it doesn’t need to
- Meta introduces AI agents called Muse to automate daily tasks like booking flights or shopping.
- Muse agent gained popularity after Mark Zuckerberg's demonstration at a conference.
Wildlife tracking to fill gaps in monarch migration research
Every fall, monarch butterflies fuel up on nectar from Iowa's fall-blooming wildflowers before embarking on an extraordinary migration from North America to Mexico.
Review incentives, MMA urges govt after doctor no-shows in East M’sia
Medical association calls for East Malaysia service allowance and fixed durations for postings to encourage doctors to take up permanent postings.
Would homegrown LEN cost more? Why SA should still make the HIV prevention jab
South Africa wants to make the six-monthly HIV prevention injection lenacapavir locally. But cheaper generics made elsewhere are expected from 2027.
Breville has slashed coffee machine prices for International Coffee Day — and TechRadar readers get an extra 10% off
Breville arguably makes some of the finest coffee machines around, and now you can nab one for less thanks to our exclusive coupon code that can be used on discounted models too.
Gemini 4 Argon has a 1M-token output limit, up from 64K for prior models; it initially costs $2/1M input and $10/1M output tokens, rising to $4 and $20 later (Matthias Bastian/The Decoder)
Key Points … Ask about this article... Argon is Google's first frontier model in more than seven months, following Gemini 3.1 Pro.
Toshiba Launches Dual-Channel Standard Digital Isolators that Contribute to Lower Power Consumption in Industrial Equipment
KAWASAKI, Japan — Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched four dual-channel standard digital isolators for industrial equipment, the “DCL32xx00 Series.” The new…
Singapore swipes right as FirstDate app courts civil servants to tackle record‑low marriage rates
SINGAPORE, Oct 1 — Singapore has launched a dating platform for public officials, in the city-state’s latest...
Philippines’ uranium find a ‘vital’ boost for nuclear energy ambitions
Researchers have identified a potential source of uranium in a long-explored mining district in the southern Philippines, as Manila moves to establish nuclear power and expand its critical minerals industry.
AI skills emerge as new advantage for Emiratis entering UAE workforce
AI skills are becoming an advantage for young Emiratis entering the workforce, as employers begin to factor knowledge of the technology into recruitment alongside traditional qualifications. At Dubai’s Ru’ya career fair, students said they expect AI to become a basic requirement for future jobs.
The Vivo X Fold 6 is the iPhone Duo dialed up to 11 — I'm obsessed
Vivo's latest foldable takes a zero-compromise approach, but does it outshine Apple's novel new foldable?
India’s river interlinks may carry invasive species to more areas
The Lower Ganga basin hosts 13-15 invasive alien species and could become a major source of invasives for the Mahanadi, home to 69 threatened species; water connections under the river interlinking…
Almost everyone naturally turns left when walking—and we still have no idea why
This story began, like so many in the history of science, with something we were not looking for. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we were studying a practical question: How do people move…