50th anniversary of China-Mozambique relations marked with photo exhibition

A photo exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mozambique opened Friday at the Mozambique-China Cultural Center in the Mozambican capital of Maputo.   By Nana Musa A photo exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mozambique opened Friday at the Mozambique-ChinaContinue Reading

“Secrets exhibition” at 12th HLF blends History, Trust, Mathematics

By Ibukun Emiola From ancient Ciphers used by Julius Caesar to encryption machines deployed in World War II, and modern-day online banking, these were on display at the “Secrets exhibition” at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) in Heidelberg, Germany. The interactive exhibition at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF)Continue Reading

Africa must support local innovations to derive global benefits, says Havard don

By Ibukun Emiola Prof. Madhu Sudan, an Indian-American Computer Scientist and recipient of the prestigious Nevanlinna Prize, has advised African countries to invest in local innovations to derive global benefits.   In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 12th Heidelberg Laureate ForumContinue Reading

Researcher advocates IoT, AI adoption to boost agriculture

By Ibukun Emiola Dr Nwamaka Okafor, a Nigerian postdoctoral researcher at Argonne National Laboratory, U.S., has urged the Federal Government to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to boost agricultural productivity. Okafor told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Heidelberg, Germany, on Monday that deployingContinue Reading

EU states agree on post-war measures for Ukrainians to return home

Ukrainians EU countries agreed Tuesday on a coordinated approach to return displaced Ukrainians, when conditions allow, and offering eligible refugees legal residence status. “Russia’s relentless, unjustified attacks on Ukraine continue. The EU’s solidarity with the Ukrainian people remains steadfast,” said Danish Immigration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek. “At the same timeContinue Reading

IMF: Italy’s labour gap opens door for Nigerian expertise 

Labour By  Olawunmi Ashafa The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Italy’s drive to boost productivity and attract more workers could open opportunities for Nigerian businesses and professionals. IMF, in its country focus report on Tuesday, said Italy’s economy, though resilient, faces long-term challenges. The challenges range from an ageing population,Continue Reading