FG: Nigeria seeks $2B to lay Africa’s third-largest land fibre

Nigeria’s plan to float a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for a $2 billion fibre-optic project will position the country to become home to the third-largest terrestrial fibre infrastructure in Africa, according to the Federal Government.

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Surprise test flight heralds ultra-long-range electric aircraft by 2028

Chinese battery giant CATL says it's successfully flown a 4-ton plane using its ultra-high density "condensed batteries." It now expects to have an 8-ton electric aircraft with a range of 2,000 to 3,000 km (1,240-1,865 miles) operating in 3-4 years.

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New technique gives robotic faces living human skin

In a breakthrough that isn't at all creepy, scientists have devised a method of anchoring living human skin to robots' faces. The technology could actually have some valuable applications, beyond making Westworld-like scenarios a reality.

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Tech Minister engages Interior Minister after Nigeria data breach report reveals his ID information was traded for ₦100

Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Tech Minister says that he has opened talks with Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior that supervises the nation’s ID agency, after the report of a data breach in which the former’s identity information was allegedly purchased for ₦100.

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Tern’s latest cargo ebike has a premium heart but entry level pricing

Cargo ebike pioneer Tern has launched a new family friendly model called the Quick Haul Long, which takes much from the company's premium GSD hauler, but serves it up in a more affordable package.

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Mirrored tiny house slides out its bed so owners can sleep under the stars

This mirrored tiny house has a neat trick up its sleeve. When it's time to hit the sack, the owner can either sleep inside or activate a motorized sliding bed to move outside and drift off under the stars.

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Nigeria alerts banks as ‘dead’ Andromeda malware returns with fury

The Nigerian Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) has issued a high-priority cybersecurity alert after the resurgence of a new variant of Andromeda malware targeting Nigerian institutions, including banks and their customers.

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Late-night light raises your type 2 diabetes risk by up to 67%

In a massive study of 85,000 people, tracking 13 million hours, scientists at Flinders University have found that night-time exposure to light increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, independent of daytime activities.

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Butterfly takes epic 2,600-mile transatlantic flight, stuns scientists

In a first, scientists have found that painted lady butterflies use favorable winds and a strategy of active flying and autopilot to cross the world nonstop. The flight, spanning five-to-eight days, takes up to half the adventurous animals' adult life.

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