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Africa is staking its claim as the birthplace of a new kind of healthcare revolution. Omeife, Africa’s first humanoid robot developed by the Abuja-based Uniccon Group, under the visionary leadership of Chuks Ekwueme (Nigerian First Professor of Practice) has taken a bold leap beyond robotics and into Digital Health. Its AI model now powers MySmartMedic, a cutting-edge telemedicine platform offering specialist diagnostics across Gynaecology, Cardiology, Paediatrics, and beyond. MySmartMedic: Tearing Down Healthcare Barriers Nigeria, like much of sub-Saharan Africa, faces a severe healthcare access crisis. Millions of people, especially in rural communities, have had no reliable access to specialist medical…

Burnham confirmed his intention to stand shortly after Sir Keir stepped down as prime minister on Monday.There had been suggestions that senior minister Darren Jones or former Armed Forces minister Al Carns could try to stand – however Jones has ruled himself out and Carns is yet to confirm if he will make a bid.Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting had previously said he would throw his hat into the ring, but gave his backing to Burnham on Monday. Burnham has also received backing from cabinet ministers including Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Health Secretary James Murray. He…

Two micrograms is an almost unimaginably small amount. It weighs less than a tiny fragment of a grain of table salt. Yet adults need only around this amount of vitamin B12 each day, depending on the guideline used, to support red blood cells, nerves and DNA production. In 2026, it is 100 years since George Minot and William Murphy reported that a liver-rich diet could treat pernicious anemia, then a frequently fatal disease. Their work transformed medicine and eventually led scientists to identify vitamin B12 as the substance in liver that treated the disease. But the route to that breakthrough…

Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 PM ETThe 2026 ESPYS presented by Capital One celebrates the biggest names and moments in sports. Hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández, this year’s awards show returns to New York City and will air live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Vote today to help determine which stars will go home with an ESPY.NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson is nominated in three categories — Best Athlete – Men’s Sports, Best Championship Performance and Best NBA Player. Brunson’s New York Knicks are among the nine Best Team nominees after rallying in Game 5 against the…

Nigerian film production and distribution company Trino Motion Pictures has marked its 10th anniversary by appointing former Paramount Pictures EMEA executive Richard Aseme to its Advisory Board. The Lagos-based company said the milestone and Mr Aseme’s appointment highlight its plans to strengthen global distribution, co-production opportunities and strategic partnerships across Africa and Europe as it enters its second decade. Founded in 2016 by Babatunwa Aderinokun and Uche Okocha, Trino Motion Pictures has evolved into one of Nigeria’s leading film production, international sales, content acquisition, marketing and distribution companies. Over the past decade, the studio has built a catalogue of 16…

The Embassy of Ireland to Nigeria, alongside The Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to Nigeria, Peter Ryan, and the Friends of Ireland Nigeria, have announced a special Bloomsday celebration to be held in Lagos. Taking place on Saturday, June 27, the evening will honour James Joyce’s legendary novel, Ulysses, while celebrating the deep cultural and literary connections between Ireland and Nigeria.Bloomsday is observed globally every June to celebrate Joyce’s masterpiece. From W.B. Yeats and James Joyce to J.M. Synge and Seamus Heaney, Irish literary giants have long resonated with Nigerian authors. Iconic writer Chinua Achebe famously took the title…

TCS InQuizitiveTCS invites applications for the 2026 edition of TCS InQuizitive, its national inter-school quiz, which will be held across the cities of Pune, Indore, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Kochi, Kolkata, and MumbaiEligibility: Students from classes 8 to 12 as a team of two members. Multiple entries from a school are allowed.More details at https://shorturl.at/EVQnqAdmissions and scholarshipsThe Continuing Education Programme, IIT Delhi, invites applications for its Executive Programme in Healthcare for Industry 5.0.Eligibility: At least 50% in Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing or MBBS, BDS or equivalent.Deadline: June 30Visit https://shorturl.at/WHeoG for detailsBITS Pilani has launched…

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Continues to Grip Europe – The New York Times Record-Breaking Heat Wave Continues to Grip EuropeHigh-level heat warnings were in place for more than a dozen European countries on Thursday as a deadly heat wave persisted over large parts of the continent.By Monika CvorakJune 25, 2026

Representatives from the two sides met in Switzerland last weekend for talks to end the war, which resulted in the US partially lifting sanctions on Iranian oil exports.The number of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz has risen significantly since the MOU was signed, according to maritime intelligence firm Kpler.Its latest data suggests 284 vessels have made the transit from 18 June, the day after the deal was signed, although that is is still well below the pre-conflict average of some 138 crossings each day.The ships passing through the waterway in recent days include those carrying crude oil, liquefied natural…

US consumer spending accelerated in May even as prices rose at the fastest pace in more than three years, suggesting Americans are powering through the fallout from the Iran war. Rob Sockin, Chief US Economist at PGIM Credit, reacts to the PCE data and explains how the Fed might react to the numbers. (Source: Bloomberg)