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Business
Scimplify secures $25 million to scale its AI platform for specialty chemicals, accelerating critical material production and reducing China supply chain dependence across semiconductors, defense and energy.
Others
Nigerian men turned the BellaNaija 20 red carpet into a high-fashion showcase, serving up vintage pinstripes, Victorian tailoring, and royal regalia at the event's 20th-anniversary Grand Red Carpet Experience.
Others
Researchers at ETH Zurich transformed a standard robotic hand into a self-contained walking robot, using AI to teach it to crawl on its fingertips, navigate diverse surfaces, and manipulate objects all without its arm.
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The EU's Circuit4EU initiative aims to extract 25% of rare earth minerals from recycling by 2030, leveraging AI, robotics, and digital passports to transform e-waste into a domestic resource.
Others
NCC registers 231 million telecom devices, launching a new verification system to block counterfeit and unapproved phones. The initiative strengthens consumer protection and improves service quality nationwide.
Others
NAFDAC seized counterfeit alcoholic beverages valued at over N2 billion during a raid at Lagos' International Trade Fair Complex, uncovering more than 20 illegal stores and two suspects.
Business
The National Pension Commission introduces an automated penalty system targeting defaulting employers, following cumulative recoveries of N36.6 billion since July 2026.
The brief
Others
The Nigerian naira depreciated to N1,335.50 per dollar on October 13, 2026, marking its weakest level since August 2026, even as external reserves reached their highest point since late 2008.
Others
New IOM data shows a 59% drop in sea migrant arrivals to Europe from Mali, Senegal, Guinea, and The Gambia in early 2026, even as migration pressures persist and routes shift dangerously.
Business
Lyft rolls out AI-powered tools including an intelligent chatbot and updated bonus features designed to boost driver earnings and streamline the on-road experience.
Others
Fall is the perfect season to upgrade your ride. We break down three standout e-bikes—Lectric, Juiced, and Monarc—ideal for commuting, errands, and weekend adventures.
Across the newsroom
Business
Business
Scimplify secures $25 million to scale its AI platform for specialty chemicals, accelerating critical material production and reducing China supply chain dependence across semiconductors, defense and energy.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Ayo Edebiri stunned at the 70th BFI London Film Festival in a daring Chanel haute couture look, featuring a dramatic bustle and fringe details that turned heads on the red carpet.
News
News
The 2026-27 NBA shooting guard rankings feature elite scorers like Anthony Edwards and Donovan Mitchell, alongside emerging stars and veteran role players set to define the season's competitive landscape.
More stories
Politics
China has expanded export permit requirements for 18 drug-making chemicals to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, intensifying enforcement ahead of a high-stakes Xi-Trump meeting at the White House.
News
Alibaba announces its most powerful AI chip to date, the Zhenwu V900, while expanding data center plans and eyeing trillion-parameter models as China accelerates its push for AI independence.
Others
Microsoft and Coinbase collaborate with police to dismantle EvilTokens, an AI-powered phishing-as-a-service operation that stole over $1.1 million from businesses worldwide.
Business
The Federal Reserve's latest rate hike sharpens the divide between a surging AI investment cycle and a housing market crushed by unaffordable mortgages, highlighting a 2-speed U.S. economy.
Others
Taiwan's Taiex index climbed to a record intraday high Tuesday, driven by strong semiconductor gains and AI-fueled investor optimism across the region.
Politics
Former President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree to an energy truce with Russia, citing Moscow's loss of diesel control, while U.S. diesel prices surge to record highs.
