Power crisis, high petrol cost push frozen-food traders to solar
Operators of frozen food businesses in Lagos spend up to N2.2m switching solar power as unreliable electricity threatens their stock
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Encore Technologies Highlights Major Development Milestone By Solstar Space During Joint Mission with NASA
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Encore Technologies Corp. (“Encore” or the “Company”) (CSE: ENCR) is pleased to highlight a major on-orbit technology milestone achieved…
Qatar Meteorology warns of possible hail, issues advisory for motorists
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department warned of possible hail and strong winds as thunderstorms continue to affect southern and central parts of the country on Thursday.</p> <p>In its…
Ebola: Anambra Govt urges citizens not to panic, says surveillance activated
The Anambra State government has urged citizens of the state not to panic over the recent outbreak of Ebola virus in the country.
Why Dangote is expanding petroleum network across Africa
Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Industries Limited, is expanding the group’s petroleum products distribution network across East and Central Africa,
'I believe we were making something special' — BioWare dev says the now-canceled Mass Effect 5 offered 'a level of autonomy and choice that no other game has been able to match'
BioWare cinematic supervisor Tony de Waal has revealed new details about the now-canceled Mass Effect 5.
Egypt urges political solution between Saudis and Houthis
Saudi Arabia has faced near-daily attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis this month, including a strike on Riyadh's airport that was the deadliest on the kingdom in years.
Seth Kwame Dzokoto: A life of laughter, airwaves and service
Reports circulating on Thursday, October 22, 2026, indicate that Ghanaian actor, comedian, broadcaster and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died.
P&G flags bigger hit to annual profit from higher commodity costs, beats revenue estimates
Its first-quarter net sales rose 4% to US$23.28 billion, beating analysts’ estimates of US$22.80 billion
Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize
ICC awarded EU top rights prize in a show of support that risks upsetting Trump over sanctions.
U.S. Stocks May Move Back To The Downside On Negative Reaction To Tesla, Meta Earnings
(RTTNews) - Following the upward move seen over the past few sessions, stocks are likely to give back ground in early trading on Thursday.
CAF Schedules Ampem Darkoa, Edo Queens Final Continuation In Egypt
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the continuation of the WAFU Zone B qualifying final between Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC and Edo Queens FC will be Read More...
CEE’s businesses have a water problem
Just 23 per cent of CEE businesses have assessed water risks in their supply chains, exposing a major blind spot in corporate risk management.
Permitting deal draws lobbying blitz as hurdles mount
The fragile Senate permitting deal is a major priority across the energy industry, per newly filed lobbying disclosures. Why it matters: The filings reveal behind-the-scenes efforts by powerful…
How Nigerians can protect their websites from critical PHP vulnerabilities
The disruption of government websites in Europe following the discovery of critical vulnerabilities in PHP has highlighted a security risk
Chief of Staff calls for more transparency in delivery of public private partnership projects
Speaking at the summit, Dr. Debrah said this is critical to safeguard expenditure and ensure timely delivery of infrastructure for citizens.
Bayern Munich valued at £3.1bn as German energy giant buys stake in Harry Kane’s club
German football giants Bayern Munich have been valued at £3.1bn after taking minority investment from long-standing sponsor Viessmann Generations Group. Viessmann Generations Group has acquired 6.7 per cent of Bayern Munich AG, the commercial entity that houses the professional club and all its business operations, in a transaction local…
NCCIA arrests Faisalabad man for alleged Saudi visa fraud via TikTok
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) said on Thursday it has arrested a suspect in Faisalabad for allegedly defrauding citizens through a TikTok account advertising visas for Saudi…
Spain accuses Trump ally Milei of ‘disgraceful’ election interference
Argentinia's Javier Milei launched a barrage of insults at Spain’s left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on a visit to Madrid, calling on voters to oust him.
Ola Electric Rights Issue: Motilal Oswal, Calliope Apply For 2.39 Cr Shares
Motilal Oswal Financial Services and Calliope Capital Advisors have applied for a combined 2.39 Cr shares in Ola Electric’s ₹1,000…
Falls: Over 330,000 children hospitalized in Brazil in 10 years
In the first half of 2026 alone, nearly 15,000 children under the age of 10 were hospitalized following falls. From 2016 to 2025, the total reached 330,000 hospitalizations, an average of 33,000 per…
‘December In GH 2026’ Will Be A Blast – GTA CEO
Maame Efua Houadjeto Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) CEO, Maame Efua Houadjeto, has indicated that considering the programme outline for this year’s edition of ‘December in GH’, the annual event Read…
Iraq at risk of fragmentation
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From a ‘miraculous’ booby to fungus on sheep dung – Nikon’s latest competition winners will stop you in your tracks
Check out the impressive winners of two major photographic competitions organised by Nikon – the winners are nothing if not diverse!
US Jobless Claims Hit Three-Month Low at 194,000
Applications for US unemployment benefits fell by 6,000 to 194,000 last week, a three-month low. The median forecast of economists polled by Bloomberg called for 200,000.
NCCIA Issues Final Warning for Everyone
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has warned social media users against anti-state posts, messages, and online harassment which … Read More The post NCCIA Issues Final Warning for…
Save $300 off the 4TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD
Samsung's 4TB 990 Pro SSD scored 5 stars in our review, delivering the fastest speeds of any PCIe 4.0 drive we've tested. Now, Amazon has dropped the price.
Anthropic’s Financial Situation May Explain Why Dario Amodei Looks So Terrified All the Time
He's trapped in an impossible scenario. The post Anthropic’s Financial Situation May Explain Why Dario Amodei Looks So Terrified All the Time appeared first on Futurism .
Some fish might thrive in a warming climate
Adelaide University researchers have found that some estuarine fishes that live in habitats with highly variable temperatures can withstand the warmer ocean conditions expected to result from climate…
Kansas farm equipment factory will put humanoid robots to work in 2027, promising they won't replace humans
AGCO, the farming giant behind Massey Ferguson and Fendt tractors, has partnered with Agility Robotics on a pilot program set to begin in 2027. Read Entire Article
UAE Issuing 30,000 Visas to Pakistanis Every Month
The trajectory of ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has returned to its decade-old pattern, as the … Read More The post UAE Issuing 30,000 Visas to Pakistanis Every Month…
Sony just announced the new PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge wireless headsets — how to preorder
Sony announced the new PlayStation Pulse ($99.99), launching Nov. 19, and the premium Pulse Edge, launching in 2027, featuring planar magnetic drivers and AI noise rejection.
Ebola : First contact to leave quarantine on Sunday
Kenya will begin releasing the first Ebola contacts from quarantine on October 25 after 21 days of monitoring, as authorities report nine confirmed cases, one death and no evidence of community…
Malcolm Fraser Siblings: Getting to Know Lorraine Fraser
John Malcolm Fraser, known throughout his life as Malcolm Fraser, was an Australian politician and grazier who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Australia from 11 November 1975 to 11 March 1983.
'We’re removing the friction between creator vision and spatial execution' — Audeze and Audiokinetic are introducing native head-tracking support for the Maxwell 2 ANC headset directly inside Wwise
Audeze has announced a new partnership with Audiokinetic to introduce native head-tracking support for the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC headset directly inside Wwise.
Prima Facie film review: Cynthia Erivo’s harrowing tear-jerker
Prima Facie review and star rating: ★★★★ In London, only 3 per cent of reported rapes lead to a suspect being charged. It is a fact so shocking that even people with no interest in the courts recite…
Looking for the perfect GTA 6 upgrade? The Samsung Odyssey G7 4K curved gaming monitor is $400 off.
Samsung's 37-inch Odyssey G7 4K monitor is $499.99 at Amazon, with $400 off its list price and just $20 above its record low.
David's Bridal plans to spin off its AI wedding platform at a $350M valuation
A non-binding letter of intent with K&F Growth Acquisition Corp. II contemplates a $75 million private investment and a first-half 2027 close
FDA flagged recall of more than 4.3 million tubes of toothpaste
Pritam International's 17 toothpaste products, including Brush Buddies children's varieties, carry the FDA's Class II risk rating
FG, Stakeholders Seek Promotion of Self Care in Tackling Public Health Challenges
*PHCs to play key role, says SFH Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Federal Government has said there is need to imbibe the practice of Self-care as part of measures to
PIA brings back glamour with new designer uniforms
Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is bringing a touch of glamour back to the skies, unveiling new cabin crew uniforms designed by celebrated Pakistani fashion designer Hassan Sheheryar…
Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize
Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was awarded the European Union’s top rights prize on Thursday, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump. “The European Union is built on respect for multilateralism and international institutions, and this prize recognises the important work of the court in…
GM wants to tuarn your car into a personal AI assistant on wheels
When General Motors launched OnStar 30 years ago, it was a novel way to connect people to the internet while they were inside their cars: Press the button on the rearview mirror, and the system calls an OnStar agent who can see your location, give directions, and send out first responders in the event of a crash.
NITDA DG to Media: Deploy AI for fact-checking, not replacing journalists
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has urged media organisations to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to verify…
WHO South Africa 2026 3rd Quarter Newsletter (July-September)
WHO South Africa 2026 3rd Quarter Newsletter (July-September) nazrievf@who.int Thu, 22/10/2026 - 13:22 WHO South Africa’s Quarter 3 newsletter captures a season of partnership, preparedness and…
BBC News to axe education editor role in cost-cutting move
Fears over lack of scrutiny for key sectors as health editor position also to go in cuts aimed at saving £5.5m The BBC will no longer have a dedicated education editor as part of a cost-cutting drive…
Claude did not invent scorpion antivenom
An investment research firm wanted to prove AI could revolutionize drug development. So they teamed up with Anthropic to see whether an unreleased version of Claude could make scorpion antivenom.
Julia Stiles Reached Out to Michelle Williams to Get Her Blessing For ‘DWTS’ Routine Dedicated to Heath Ledger
Tuesday night's (Oct. 20) moving 10 Things I Hate About You dance paid homage to the late actor who shared a daughter with Williams.
Meta has committed about $825 billion to future leases and contracts, many tied to AI
Meta's filing lists $355.73 billion in future leases and $454.52 billion in non-cancelable commitments, mostly for cloud capacity and infrastructure
IMF, OECD warn AI could widen rich-poor country divide
Artificial intelligence could boost global growth, but poorer countries, smaller companies and younger workers risk missing out unless access to power, digital infrastructure and skills improves, according to officials from the IMF and OECD.
Mama Lucy Hospital to boost diagnostic with new 160-Slice CT scanner
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is set to commission a 160-slice Philips CT scanner featuring AI-powered imaging tools designed to improve diagnostic efficiency, enhance imaging quality and support faster clinical decision-making.
Adults may be more creative than children – but less confident about it
We often associate children with creativity, but adults actually performed better on inventive tasks, despite being less sure of themselves
Meta's new class of nonvoting stock lets Zuckerberg fund AI without losing control
Zuckerberg will be able to issue new shares to fund acquisitions, recruit AI stars, or simply raise cash without diluting his controlling stake in the company he founded.
Kids’ aggression appears to shape parents’ discipline more than the reverse, study finds
Inconsistent discipline is often blamed for aggressive behavior in children. But a study of Norwegian extended families and U.S.
The case for low-carbon bamboo fuel starts at $2.75 a gallon.
The fastest-growing plant on Earth can be turned into biocrude with almost no waste. A new study finds it emits 26 times less carbon than petroleum diesel.
Next Mass Effect game cancelled as EA shuts down legendary sci-fi RPG studio BioWare
The legendary RPG studio behind classics such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age is no more.
Q&A: What's innovative about canned food?
To most consumers, canned food is an everyday convenience, but to John Coupland, professor of food science at Penn State, each can represents more than two centuries of invention, experimentation and…
Ebola Next-Door, Danger Lurks
When there is fire in our neighbour’s compound, the sensible thing to do is get extinguishers ready and take other actions to stop our abodes being torched. News about Read More...
UN says we're going to blow past 1.5º warming, offers a "now what?" answer
Best case is now an overshoot to 1.8º C, accompanied by massive carbon removal.