Ibrahim Traore’s military-led government has issued a decree dissolving all political parties in Burkina Faso. This marks the suspension of all activities of political parties. The decision was approved on Thursday by the country’s Council of Ministers. This has deepened the junta’s crackdown on dissent as it battles insurgencies linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL (ISIS)….
Nigerians have been thrown into darkness as the national grid has collapsed. This collapse is the second one in 2026. Details of the Issue The grid collapsed on Tuesday morning. This is a second collapse in just five days. Power generation dropped to 39 megawatts. Implication for the Country Businesses, organisations, and individuals are all…
NASA advances its Artemis program with excitement. The agency rolls out the massive Space Launch System rocket. This move sets the stage for the Artemis II mission. The Historic Rollout Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center begin the rollout on January 17, 2026. The SLS rocket, topped with the Orion spacecraft, leaves the Vehicle Assembly…
Users prompted Grok AI to create sexualized images of real people. The chatbot generated deepfakes that showed individuals in revealing clothing or suggestive poses. Many victims included women and public figures. This capability raised serious ethical concerns. Experts warned about the harm from non consensual imagery. Such content often leads to harassment and privacy violations….
General Motors encounters a major financial setback. The company announces $6 billion in charges for the fourth quarter. This move stems from reduced electric vehicle production. Slowing demand in the U.S. prompts these adjustments. Additionally, policymakers cut tax incentives for EV purchases. They also ease auto emissions standards. These changes force GM to rethink its…
The California prison system introduces new technology to help convicts. Virtual reality headsets teach escape routes and daily living skills. They are known as hope machines, and rightly so. The Rise of VR in Prisons Prison staff first tested VR programs in select facilities. They aimed to help long-term inmates. These devices simulate real world…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has called for comprehensive digital skills training across Nigeria’s civil service to ensure the success of the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda. Lokpobiri made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) at the Ministry of Petroleum…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it recorded 113,000 traffic offences through technology-based enforcement in 2025. The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this while speaking on traffic management efforts in Lagos. He said the figure reflects LASTMA’s shift from physical enforcement to digital monitoring. Why Lagos Traffic Remains a Challenge Bakare-Oki explained…
In a groundbreaking achievement that shatters barriers and inspires generations, Dr. Elena Vasquez, a renowned aerospace engineer and wheelchair user, has become the first person with a mobility disability to travel to space. Engineers prepared the Odyssey spacecraft. They designed it for accessibility. Vasquez, a 38-year-old aerospace expert, meanwhile led the adaptations. Her team added…
Airtel Africa has entered a new partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite technology across its African operations, including Nigeria. The move aims to extend mobile network coverage to remote and underserved areas where traditional telecom infrastructure remains unavailable or unreliable. The service will allow compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites, removing the…
