The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new asset-based criteria for the inclusion of public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the upper layer of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), marking a…
The UK's generational wealth gap is narrowing as younger workers increasingly rely on private pensions to secure their financial future, according to a new report by the Office for National Statist…
Portugal’s government has resumed biometric data collection at Lisbon and Faro airports, following a temporary halt earlier in the week. The move, announced by the Ministry of Internal Administrati…
Amazon has announced it will stop supporting older Kindle e-readers, triggering a wave of frustration among users in Nigeria and across Africa. The decision, effective from 1 July 2024, means devic…
Nigeria has announced the rollout of digital twin technology across 10 major cities to improve urban planning and infrastructure management. The initiative, led by the Federal Ministry of Housing a…
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has announced a new research initiative focused on Oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid that has intrigued scientists for decades. The project, led by…
Zero, the African tech startup pioneering smart urban solutions, has announced a bold initiative to reduce air pollution in major cities by restricting vehicle access in high-emission zones. The pl…
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health has rolled out a new AI-powered chatbot system to provide nutrition advice to citizens, marking a significant shift in how health services are delivered across …
Singapore’s Fire and Rescue Department swiftly responded to a fire on a vessel at the Pasir Panjang Terminal on Monday, successfully containing the blaze within two hours. The incident, which occur…
South Africa’s government has launched an emergency review of artificial intelligence (AI) policies after a surge in tech-driven disruptions across key sectors. The move comes as the country grappl…
Portugal has unveiled a major update to its national defence strategy, with the newly formed Defence Esperamos initiative at the core of its plans. The announcement, made in Lisbon on 15 May 2024, …
The Motsepe Foundation has announced a R31.5 million funding commitment to support Science Research Centres (SRCs) across South African universities, aiming to strengthen research capacity and inno…