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
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), says the agency has deployed no fewer than 10,000 professionals to over 40 countries since its inception. Yakub said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the deployment of 18 TAC volunteers to Liberia and Rwanda. HeContinue Reading
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
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
Experts at the second Africa Climate Summit have stressed the need to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster the resilience of Africa’s agriculture and energy sectors. According to a report by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, panellists at the summit underscored AI’s potential to improve climateContinue Reading
Brazil and South Africa are set to enhance air links with the introduction of additional flights between the two countries as part of a strategic effort to strengthen bilateral relations and stimulate growth in tourism and trade. This is accordong to a report by the officialContinue Reading
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock opened the 80th session of the organisation in New York, with a call on Assembly members to “focus on its mandates and deliver on its commitments.” This is according to a report posted on the official UN website. Continue Reading
Ebola A vaccination campaign is due to begin in the Congo at the weekend, in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Central African country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. A first batch of 400 vaccine doses arrived by helicopter in the remote affected area earlier in the day,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a private working lunch with the French President, Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting is part of Tinubu’s itinerary, during his 10-day working vacation in Europe, which includes stopsContinue Reading
Iran is preparing to expand its space programme with the planned launch of three satelvlites – Kowsar, Zafar and Paya – before March 2026, according to Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. The news agency quoted Hossein Salariyeh, head of the Iranian Space Agency as saying that theContinue Reading
