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Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail?
As work begins on building the USs first high-speed rail service linking Los Angeles to Las Vegas analysts say the project could serve as a blueprint for similar projects across the country
Some scientists say insects are conscious it doesnt settle anything
A group of around 40 scientists signed a declaration calling for formal acknowledgement of consciousness in a range of animals, including insects and fish but the evidence is still lacking
Single atoms captured morphing into quantum waves in startling image
In the 1920s, Erwin Schrdinger wrote an equation that predicts how particles-turned-waves should behave. Now, researchers are perfectly recreating those predictions in the lab
Escaped Binance executive arrested in Kenya
Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance executive who fled custody in Nigeria, has been apprehended in Kenya.
Rising Spate of Cable Theft In Nigeria: Whose Fault?
Rising Spate of Cable Theft In Nigeria: Whose Fault? By Shuaib Shuaib Agaka While cable theft might seem like a localized issue affecting the telecom industry, its repercussions extend far beyond severed wires
N27bn Cable Damage: How to Protect Telecoms Infrastructure in Nigeria
N27bn Cable Damage: How to Protect Telecoms Infrastructure in Nigeria By Abbas Badmus, Nigerias telecommunications sector has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with increased investment in infrastr
Wema Bank to Grant N70 Million to Innovators in Hackaholics Contest
Wema Bank to Grant N70 Million to Innovators in Hackaholics Contest Wema Bank says it will award the best innovators in Africa the sum of N70 million through its startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics. According
Bolt partners M-KOPA to launch 5,000 e-bikes in Kenya to increase driver earnings
M-KOPA and Bolt have teamed up to make transportation in Kenya greener with the planned introduction of over 5,000 electric motorcycles, promising better earnings for drivers.
Ghana to develop local content legislation for its telecoms sector
Ghana's telecommunications sector has announced plans to strengthen its local dependence and prioritise Ghanaian telco companies as local content legislation is underway.
Egyptian fintech Bokra raises $4.6 million in pre-seed for wealth expansion
Bokra, an Egyptian fintech, has raised $4.6 million in pre-seed funding to launch Bokra app, allowing users to manage and grow their wealth.
Report: Global Tech Revolution Hindered by High Costs of Training AI Models
Report: Global Tech Revolution Hindered by High Costs of Training AI Models By Abbas Badmus In a recent revelation by Stanford University, the soaring expenses associated with training Artificial Intelligence (AI) model
Mothibi Ramusi sworn in as new Icasa chairman
Icasa councillor Mothibi Ramusi has been sworn in as the new chairman of the communications regulator and will kick off his five-year term on 2 May 2024. He will be the sixth chair of the Icasa council. Ramusi, who is well known