France, Germany and Italy face a volatile bond market as war inflation bites. With US tech giants now issuing billions in AI bonds, they are competing with cash-strapped European governments.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2– Access to a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection is moving closer to millions of people in low- CHAI Chief Executive Officer Dr. Neil Buddy Shah said the injection could change how people access HIV prevention by reducing the need for daily medication.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasised the critical importance of robust inter-service collaboration and strategic synergy across all branches of the Armed Forces to decisively counter evolving national security threats. While highlighting recent operational achievements, the Defence chief pointed to significant successes recorded through coordinated intelligence-led missions between the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The John Lewis Christmas advert no longer lands with the same thud as old. Rather than being a vignette about lonely penguins or Moon Hitlers or Elton John’s growing fears about his own mortality, the John Lewis Christmas advert is literally about a woman going shopping.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana delivered the keynote address, while PREMIUM TIMES publisher and CEO of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Dapo Olorunyomi, chaired the event.
The BJP forced the Mumbai municipal corporation administration to pull down a video message recorded by actor Dia Mirza for eco-friendly Deepavali
The Kochi City Cyber police have registered a case against 18 social media handles for allegedly revealing the identity of a 17-year-old accused in the Cheranalloor luxury car crash case
The Vatican has appointed 39-year-old Mexican-American media executive, Maria Alvarado, as its new head of communications, making her the first laywoman and first non-Italian to lead the department. Lucetta Scaraffia, founder of the Vatican women’s magazine, Women Church World, and a professor of history at Rome’s La Sapienza University, described Alvarado’s appointment as a recognition of her professional abilities.
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 3 – Acting Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei is among five candidates shortlisted for interviews for the position of substantive secretary and CEO of the teachers’ employer. Mitei, who hails from Uasin Gishu County, is scheduled to appear before the selection panel at 10am on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the commission’s headquarters in Upper Hill, Nairobi.
By Emmanuel Elebeke The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has intensified its crackdown on illegal National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment, unauthorised data modification and extortion, following an enforcement operation that led to several arrests in Gwagwalada and other locations. The Commission also advised NIN holders to download the NINAuth application from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store to access security features, print their NIN slips and enjoy other related services.
The 46-year-old's bail application was refused last week, along with a bid to suppress media from reportingan untested previous allegation of violence.
Exclusive: Nonexistent precedent cited in alleged child rape case adds to dozens of AI-related errors plaguing court proceedings A senior crown prosecutor acting in a high court case cited an imaginary legal precedent in an error that has sparked fresh concerns about AI hallucinations infecting the justice system. Ravinder Dhillon, representing the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), referenced an entirely made-up case during a dispute over whether a child should be prosecuted for the rape of his younger sister, court documents have revealed.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2028 flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has visited leading Japanese research institutions and technology firms as part of a study tour focused on how advanced scientific research can be applied to address practical development challenges. Dr Bawumia also held discussions with representatives of Japanese space technology institutions and companies, including Axelspace, Hanibashi and Cross U, on the use of satellite data and space technology to tackle development challenges.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) is preparing to introduce a mobile application that will allow individuals and small businesses to verify identities through the Ghana Card biometric system without having to access its main verification platform. Its development follows the NIA’s enforcement of the National Identity Register (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2523), which prohibit the photocopying, scanning and visual inspection of Ghana Cards as methods of identity verification.
Many Form 8 applications for address change were rejected as the electors were deleted from rolls after not being found at the old address during Enumeration Phase
Apple’s new head says the company is working to make its new foldable iPhones available to more people after the $1,999 smartphone quickly sold out when it launched just over a week ago. Those components are computer chip technology that lets Apple’s devices operate faster, most of which Apple has manufactured through TSMC in Taiwan.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Deputy Comptroller Mamman Ali as the Acting Area Comptroller of its Adamawa/Taraba Command. Ali, who was until his appointment the Coordinator of the Customs Anti-Smuggling Unit, Operation Whirlwind, Zone E, takes over from Mohammed Tako, who has been promoted to Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Zone B, Kaduna.
National Cyber Security Centre expects attacks on critical facilities such as power stations, airports and hospitals AI-powered malicious software is “highly likely” to be used in hacking attacks against the UK’s power stations, airports and hospitals by 2028, according to the state cybersecurity body. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said AI will probably enable a ransomware attack against critical national infrastructure [CNI] between now and 2028.
Result for the company, which earned $30.71bn and exceeded analysts’ expectations, bucked downward trend for tech firms Apple Inc posted stronger-than-expected revenue in the fiscal third quarter, giving John Ternus, the new CEO, an upbeat start to his tenure, which began in September. “Apple’s strong earnings come in the wake of a recent tech sell-off, as investors question the enormous cost and uncertain returns of the AI boom driven by Apple’s big tech counterparts,” said Jacob Bourne, an Emarketer analyst, adding that record iPhone revenue and strong growth in China demonstrate the…
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Academics warn phishing scams are becoming more sophisticated and convincing, with Kimberley holiday-makers saying messages to them have included accurate personal information about their booking.
Tejashwi Yadav has been continuously criticising the Samrat Choudhary-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, claiming it to be “on the verge of bankruptcy”
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has assured Ghanaians that implementing the National Identity Register Amendment Regulation, 2026 (L.I. 2523), does not require new Ghana Cards or fresh biometric registration. Institutions connected to the NIA’s verification platform through an Application Programming Interface (API) could also verify customers using their Ghana Card numbers, he said.