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AI inference now outpaces training as the primary AI workload, compelling hardware innovators to redesign chips for memory-bound performance. New architectures from startups and giants alike promise faster, more efficient model deployment.
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Generative AI is reshaping spacecraft autonomy, from NASA's Mars drive tests to orbital robotics. New experiments push nondeterministic systems beyond Earth, but risk and physics pose serious hurdles.
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Nigerian consumer goods firms held N587 billion in cash by mid-2026, a 12.2% rise from 2025. The reserve offers financial security but faces pressure from falling deposit returns.
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Interbank FX turnover surged 123% to $179.58 million on September 30, 2026, as the naira strengthened to N1,329.50 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.
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Nigeria's composite PMI climbed to 53.0 in September, marking the fourth consecutive month of economic expansion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The reading signals broad-based growth across industry, services and agriculture.
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A new CBN inflation expectations survey reveals 77.2% of Nigerian households perceived prices as high in September 2026, up from 67.2% in August, highlighting sustained pressure on household budgets amid persistent economic challenges.
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Nigerian households are putting investments and home purchases on hold as the CBN survey reveals deepening pessimism over soaring living costs, with consumer sentiment dropping to -18.7 index points in September 2026.
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The SBA has awarded $18 million in non-dilutive funding to seven manufacturers through its inaugural Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, targeting supply chain gaps in defense, aerospace, and advanced materials.
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Accenture and AWS launch Accenture Edge, a new initiative helping mid-market firms adopt AI, modernize infrastructure, and drive measurable business impact.
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YouTube and Google introduce AI-driven ad tools and one-tap experiences to help small businesses boost engagement and conversions during the holiday shopping season.
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Quorum Health partners with Oracle to integrate AI and unified systems across 11 rural hospitals, reducing administrative burdens and improving patient care in underserved communities.
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Business
Nigeria's composite PMI climbed to 53.0 in September, marking the fourth consecutive month of economic expansion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The reading signals broad-based growth across industry, services and agriculture.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson's SNL host slot by appearing as a playful breakup therapist, delivering jokes about relationships, wine, and a surprise Cleveland shoutout for Travis Kelce.
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Colorado State head coach Jim Mora relieved defensive coordinator Tyson Summers of duties at halftime during a loss to Oregon State, with Summers leaving the sideline as co-defensive coordinator Kenny McClendon took over play-calling.
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Oneremit secures key regulatory licences across Canada, the US, Nigeria, and Ghana, offering African businesses a compliant, faster, and more predictable way to move money across borders.
Politics
Google's consent screen outlines how cookies and data are used to deliver services, personalize content, and support advertising. Learn what Accept all and Reject all options mean for your privacy.
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Google's consent page explains how cookies and data are used across services, giving users control over personalized ads, tracking, and privacy settings.
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A founder explains how an AI compatibility concierge is replacing swipe-based dating with intentional, long-term matches rooted in deep signals and relationship science.
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AI coding agents accelerate feature delivery, but verification lags. This article explains how a product-surface graph gives agents a navigable map of software, enabling testing, reducing token waste, and accelerating AI-native development.
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A hands-on guide to loading and running a Java Card applet on physical hardware, covering secure channel setup, CAP installation, and common pitfalls when moving from emulator to real devices.
