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Meta declines immediate entry into EU AI Pact
A Meta Platforms spokesperson announced on Tuesday that the company will not be joining the European Union's AI Pact immediately.
The pact is a temporary measure before the bloc's AI Act comes into full effect.
EU lawmakers in May …
Senate Resumes with Budget Focus, Flood Crisis, Other National Issues
The Nigerian Senate will resume legislative activities on Tuesday, September 24 after a two-month recess that began on July 23.
A major item on the agenda of the Upper Chamber is the 2025 appropriation Bill which is expected from the…
Stakeholders Advocate Unified Efforts To Improve Healthcare In Nigeria
Luqmon Balogun, Lagos
Health sector stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure improved healthcare service delivery in Nigeria and across Africa.
This was the consensus at a health forum held…
Egyptian Warship Delivers Heavy Weaponry To Somalia
An Egyptian warship has delivered a second major cache of weaponry to Somalia including anti-aircraft guns and artillery, port and military officials said on Monday, in a move likely to stoke further friction between the two countries and…
South Sudanese Strive For Sustainable Peace Amidst Challenges
While South Sudan’s cultural diversity was on show at an International Peace Day event in Juba, it was the collective desire for peace, democracy and a brighter future that attracted most attention.
“With peace, I can go to school, I can…
APC Chieftain, Paul Chukwuma, Advocates for Academia-Society Synergy
Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka
A prominent contestant in the 2025 Anambra Governorship race under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sir Paul Chukwuma, has called for a robust collaboration between academia and society to foster sustainable…
INEC Halts Edo Results Announcement Till 5pm
Ifeoma Orji, Benin City.
Results from Edo State’s 16 local government areas out of 18, have been announced and the All Progressives Congress, APC is leading in 10 local government areas while the People’s Democratic Party is leading in…
Somali: Al Shabab steps up IED attacks
As Somalia advances in its journey towards self-reliance and sustainability in national security, the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) remains critical.
Their impact on local communities and national armed forces is…
Chinese defence technologies shine in African largest air show
China's leading defense equipment displayed at the 2024 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) grabbed the spotlight in South Africa, attracting delegations from various countries.
The 2024 AAD, Africa's largest air show, kicked…
Former Gabonese president Bongo calls for reconciliation
Ali Bongo Ondimba who was deposed in a coup in August last year has addressed Gabonese.
In an open letter, the former president announced his decision to definitely quit politics and called for the liberation of his wife, and his son…