Abia Govt Begins Transformer Distribution Across Rural Communities

Abia Govt Begins Transformer Distribution Across Rural Communities

The Abia State Government has commenced the first phase of the distribution of 50 electricity transformers to communities across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state as part of efforts to improve electricity supply and strengthen power infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. The initiative, according to the state government, is aimed at addressing prolonged…

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Big Tech, Defense Giants Lock Arms To Warn Reigning In US AI Would Embolden Foreign Rivals

Tech and defense contractors warned Washington that cracking down on some AI models would send the technology abroad. Nvidia, Palantir, and 23 other companies signed a letter Friday opposing new limits on open-weight AI models anyone can download and run themselves. As the Trump administration weighs restrictions on these models, the signers of the letter…

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NCC, REA pact to boost rural connectivity with mini-grids

NCC, REA pact to boost rural connectivity with mini-grids

From Adanna Nnamani   The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding telecommunications services in rural communities by leveraging mini-grids to power telecom base stations.   The agreement was signed at the National Stakeholders’ Forum on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Telecommunications Infrastructure…

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Ballon d’Or 2026: He’s number one favourite – William Gallas picks player to win award

Former Arsenal defender, William Gallas, has picked the player to win the Ballon d’Or this year. The winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or will be announced on October 26  in London. Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele is the player who won the last edition of the Ballon d’Or in 2025. Speaking on the player to…

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