WHO Approves Bavarian Nordic’s Mpox Vaccine for Adolescents

WHO Approves Bavarian Nordic’s Mpox Vaccine for Adolescents

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved Bavarian Nordic’s Jynneos mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17, recognizing this age group as particularly vulnerable to outbreaks of the disease, which has raised global health concerns. In a statement released on October 8, the WHO announced the prequalification of the Jynneos vaccine for adolescents, emphasizing […]

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 Transcorp Plc Achieves 153% Revenue Growth and 198% Profit Increase in Q3 2024

Transcorp Plc Achieves 153% Revenue Growth and 198% Profit Increase in Q3 2024

Transcorp Power Plc, a subsidiary of Transcorp Group, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of the year ending September 30, 2024, showcasing remarkable growth across its operations. In its unaudited Q3 2024 results filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Transcorp Power reported a revenue of N223.6 billion, marking a significant 153% increase […]

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 NASENI rolls out homegrown solutions

NASENI rolls out homegrown solutions

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced a series of innovative homegrown technology solutions, underscoring its dedication to the socio-economic advancement of the country. Mr. Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, NASENI’s Director of Information, shared this news in a statement on Saturday. During a press briefing celebrating his first year in office, NASENI’s Executive […]

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 Empowering Young Nigerian Creatives: Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Partners with Google and Del York Creative Academy to Nurture Talent

Empowering Young Nigerian Creatives: Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Partners with Google and Del York Creative Academy to Nurture Talent

The Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy (FMACCE), in partnership with Google, has launched a new initiative aimed at nurturing 2,500 young creatives in Nigeria. The ambition is to increase this figure to 10,000 through a specialized training program offered by the Del York Creative Academy. This partnership significantly bolsters FMACCE’s Creative Leap Acceleration […]

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 XA Network Expands into Africa, Launches XA Africa with Support from Tech Veterans

XA Network Expands into Africa, Launches XA Africa with Support from Tech Veterans

XA Network, a premier investment network founded by technology alums in Southeast Asia, has announced its strategic expansion into Africa with the unveiling of XA Africa. This initiative signifies the network’s vision and underscores its dedication to nurturing promising startups globally. Founded by a trio of seasoned tech professionals, XA Africa is poised to impact […]

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 US Weighs Google Breakup in Antitrust Case

US Weighs Google Breakup in Antitrust Case

The U.S. Justice Department has notified a federal judge that it is considering recommending the divestiture of specific segments of Google’s operations to remedy the damage caused by its monopolization of the online search market. According to Bloomberg, this action could lead to a significant antitrust breakup of the tech giant. In a court filing […]

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