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Two Die in First Fatal US Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce
Michigan authorities have confirmed the first recorded US deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak, with federal officials continuing to investigate the source of the infections.
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IMF Projects Gabon's Public Debt to Reach 94.3% of GDP by 2027
Gabon's public debt is projected to rise to 94.3% of GDP by 2027, according to IMF estimates, driven by widening fiscal deficits and increased borrowing, including a $920 million Eurobond issued in July 2026.
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AfDB Approves $4.23m Grant to Expand Natural Capital Financing Across 13 African Countries
The African Development Fund has approved a $4.23 million grant to support the second phase of a project aimed at integrating natural capital into development financing across 13 African countries.
BP Profit More Than Doubles to $5.73bn as Middle East Conflict Lifts Oil Prices
BP reported its highest quarterly profit since 2022 after rising oil prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East boosted earnings, while campaign groups criticised the company over soaring energy costs.
Banks Park ₦83.95tn with CBN as Borrowing Drops 82%
Nigerian banks increased deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria's Standing Deposit Facility to N83.95 trillion in July 2026, while borrowing through the Standing Lending Facility declined sharply, according to the latest CBN data.
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Nigeria Launches Certified Cloud Register
Nigeria introduces a national register of certified cloud infrastructure providers, set to launch in October 2026.
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X Product Chief Nikita Bier Steps Down After Leading Major Platform Changes
Aug 5, 2026
Meta Unveils Muse Code to Challenge Coding Agent Market
Aug 5, 2026
Google Reshuffles AI Leadership as Demis Hassabis Takes Alphabet Chief Scientist Role
Aug 5, 2026
Disney Opens Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar to TikTok Creators
Aug 5, 2026
World Bank Urges Developing Countries to Embrace AI for Better Governance
The World Bank has urged developing countries to adopt artificial intelligence to improve governance and public service delivery, warning that delaying adoption could leave them further behind.
Enugu, NCC Sign 15-Year Deal to Transform Digital Park Into AI Institute
The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Enugu State Government have signed a 15-year lease agreement to transform the NCC's Digital Industrial Park and Learning Centre into the Enugu Talent City and Artificial Intelligence Institute.
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✎ Editor's PickSpaceX Is Making More Money From Starlink and AI Than Rockets
SpaceX may be best known for rockets, but its latest quarterly results show that satellite internet and AI infrastructure now account for a much larger share of its business.
Slum2School Green Academy Reaches Top 10 For World’s Best School Prize
Slum2School Green Academy in Saga Island, Epe, is the first Nigerian school shortlisted among the Top 10 for the World’s Best School Prize.
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