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Ifunanya Okafor27 February 2025

Instagram is reportedly considering launching a separate app for its short-form video feature, Reels, as uncertainty looms over TikTok’s future in the United States. According to a report by The Information, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri discussed the potential move with employees this week. If implemented, the shift would signal Meta’s renewed push to dominate the […]

Ifunanya Okafor27 February 2025

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AstraZeneca has taken a major leap in its sustainability journey by opening a new biomethane plant in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The facility converts organic waste into renewable biogas, ensuring that by the end of this year, all of the company’s research and development and drug manufacturing operations in Britain will be powered by clean energy. […]

Ifunanya Okafor27 February 2025

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has introduced a regulatory fee on Google to cover the costs of enforcing the Online News Act, a law requiring large internet platforms to compensate news publishers for their content. The decision reflects ongoing global efforts to hold tech giants accountable for their role in the digital news […]

Ifunanya Okafor27 February 2025

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily suspended food distribution in Sudan’s Zamzam displacement camp, North Darfur, due to escalating violence, raising fears of starvation for thousands of families. Intensified clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have forced humanitarian workers to evacuate, making it unsafe to continue […]

Ifunanya Okafor26 February 2025

In a move that underscores its commitment to sustainable agriculture, Switzerland-based agrochemical leader Syngenta has acquired a valuable repository of natural compounds and genetic strains from pharmaceutical giant Novartis. The deal, announced on Wednesday, is poised to significantly boost Syngenta’s development of innovative biologic crop protection solutions. The strategic acquisition not only grants Syngenta access […]

Ifunanya Okafor26 February 2025

AstraZeneca’s experimental treatment, camizestrant, has shown significant promise in improving survival for patients with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, according to interim results from a late-stage clinical trial. The SERENA-6 trial tested camizestrant in combination with a standard-of-care therapy that suppresses tumor growth proteins. The study found that the drug improved progression-free survival, meaning […]

Ifunanya Okafor26 February 2025

The Nigerian government has launched a five-week Artificial Intelligence (AI) training program for 6,000 senior secondary school teachers nationwide, aiming to enhance teaching methodologies and equip educators with AI skills. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Education, is part of the government’s broader strategy to integrate AI into Nigeria’s education system. Minister of […]

Ifunanya Okafor26 February 2025

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated A$8 million ($5 million) to technology company Licella to conduct a feasibility study on developing a biorefinery in Queensland. The proposed facility will focus on converting sugarcane waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Brisbane Airport. Licella plans to use its proprietary Catalytic Hydrothermal Reactor (Cat-HTR™) technology […]

Ifunanya Okafor26 February 2025

Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) has been given the responsibility of retrieving and preserving the priceless Benin Bronzes, following an agreement with the Oba of Benin, who was recognized nearly two years ago as the rightful owner and custodian of the artifacts. The decision marks a significant step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts […]

Ifunanya Okafor25 February 2025

China has announced an ambitious goal to effectively eliminate severe air pollution by the end of 2025 as authorities intensify efforts to control emissions and improve air quality. The plan, part of the country’s ongoing “battle for blue skies,” was outlined by Li Tianwei, Director of the Department of Atmospheric Environment. To achieve this target, […]

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Instagram Reportedly Weighing Standalone Reels App Amid TikTok Uncertainty

AstraZeneca Powers Up with Renewable Energy at New Biomethane Plant

Canada to Enforce Google Levy Under Online News Act Amid U.S. Tensions

UN Food Agency Halts Aid to Famine-Stricken Sudanese Camp Amid Escalating Violence

Syngenta Expands Its Biologic Crop Protection Arsenal with Strategic Novartis Acquisition

AstraZeneca’s Experimental Drug Camizestrant Shows Promise in Advanced Breast Cancer Trial

Nigeria Trains 6,000 Teachers in Artificial Intelligence to Boost Education

Australia Invests $5 Million in Study for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Biorefinery

Nigeria’s Museum Commission to Oversee Retrieval and Custody of Benin Bronzes

China Targets End to Severe Air Pollution by 2025 in “Battle for Blue Skies”

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