BUET student Sony’s killer Togor held

Mushfiq Uddin Togor, a convicted defendant in the 2002 murder of BUET student Sabekun Nahar Sony, has been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion. Togor, 50, was apprehended with a revolver and 156 rounds of ammunition at Azimpur of Dhaka’s...

Africa’s Clean Air Funding Collapses 91 Percent Amid Crisis

International funding for outdoor air quality initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa plummeted by 91 percent in 2023, dropping from $129 million to just $11.8 million, according to Clean Air Fund analysis that exposes a dangerous funding crisis even as...

Tipsy bats and perfect pasta: Ig Nobels celebrate ‘improbable’ research

Physicists studied the phase transitions that occur while making the pasta dish cacio e pepe.Credit: Karisssa/iStock via GettyMany scientists dream of winning a Nobel Prize, an accolade that brings worldwide recognition, prestige and a place in...

West Africa’s trade monitoring system has collapsed - why this is dangerous for food security

A decade ago countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism. Its purpose was to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock in the region. But the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding...

NASA Scientist Starts Food Crisis Hotline With Tech Giant Funding

`` A wheat harvest in Ukraine. `` (Bloomberg) -- Right after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, crop scientist Inbal Becker-Reshef got a letter from officials in Kyiv. They wanted to figure out how much wheat and other grains were lost to...

From strategy to sovereignty: Crafting Africa's AI future

Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract concept in Africa. From health diagnostics in Nairobi to smart farming tools in Accra, it is beginning to shape how Africans live and work. A recent study by the Carnegie Endowment for International...

Cargo clearance inefficiencies cost Nigeria N900b yearly, SEREC declares

Says functional unified trade system will attract $3b in private investments Cargo clearing system inefficiency at the ports is costing Nigeria between N500 billion and N900 billion yearly in unrealised revenue, administrative duplication and lost...

10 boring Nigerian businesses that are quietly making millions monthly

Real money in Nigeria is being made in places you’d never expect. While everyone is busy chasing trending hustles and hyped-up side gigs, some Nigerians are quietly cashing out from boring businesses. These businesses, for the most part, have no...

Why the Volta Region Needs Development Finance Partners for Economic Transformation 

Ho, Oct 13, GNA-The Volta Region boasts vast untapped potential, spanning agriculture, energy, tourism, and logistics. But unlocking this promise requires catalytic, patience, and structured investment. Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) hold...

Volta: Ghana’s New Agribusiness Frontier 

Ho, Oct 13, GNA-The Volta Region stands at a defining moment in its development journey. Blessed with fertile lands, diverse agro-ecological zones, abundant water resources, and proximity to both domestic and regional markets. Volta has every...

Reverse the Red Awards Medals to 26 Countries for Excellence in Biodiversity Planning

The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) award-winning reflect a growing global shift toward science-driven, action-oriented policies to tackle the biodiversity crisis. "For species and ecosystems to thrive, the commitment of...

Google AI Plus is now in 77 countries

Just under a month after the announcement, Google AI Plus is coming to 36 more emerging markets for a total of 77 countries. It’s meant to be cheaper than AI Pro. In the Gemini app, you get access to 2.5 Pro and Deep Research with a 128K token...

Cargo delays, NSW inefficiencies cost Nigeria N900bn yearly — SEREC

Functional unified trade system will attract $3b in private investments The current cargo clearing system inefficiencies at the ports are costing Nigeria between N500 billion and N900 billion yearly in unrealised revenue, administrative...

Meet the CEO who raised $150 million to power Africa’s largest electric mobility company

Motorcycles remain the most accessible form of mobility in Africa, but they’re also among the dirtiest because they run on fuel. A single petrol motorbike can emit up to ten times more hydrocarbons per kilometre than a car. As the world is moving...

Fintech Cardri moves to solve intra-Africa payment challenge

In a bold move that could redefine cross-border commerce in Africa, a Nigerian fintech startup,Cardri has entered the financial technology scene with an objective to simplify and accelerate payments across African borders. Despite the African...

Concerns over the proliferation of universities, fake certificates

It is appalling that in the 21st Century, Nigeria is still battling with issues bothering on fake institutions of learning and academic certificates when other countries are talking about inventions. In this report, SUNNY IDACHABA expresses...

Analysis and Optimization of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Configuration in Chinese Cities: A Case Study of Dongcheng District, Beijing

Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary health threat in China. It is estimated that there are currently 330 million CVD patients in China, and the prevalence rate remains in a continuous upward trend.1 In 2021, CVD accounted for...

Prioritise the Keta port development in Ghana’s 2026 budget

As Ghana advances toward economic recovery and regional competitiveness, the strategic importance of infrastructure investment cannot be overstated. Among the many critical projects awaiting renewed national commitment, the Keta Port Development...

CRMI, experts push for institutional reforms, stronger risk governance to strengthen economy

Risk management practitioners, economic experts and industry leaders have called for urgent institutional reforms, stronger data systems, and ethical governance to safeguard Nigeria’s economy from recurring global disruptions and internal...

Prioritise Keta port development in Ghana’s 2026 budget

Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor As Ghana advances toward economic recovery and regional competitiveness, the strategic importance of infrastructure investment cannot be overstated. Among the many critical projects awaiting renewed national...