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Abhishek Appaji has committed his career to bringing lifesaving technology to underresourced communities. The IEEE senior member weaves together artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, deep learning, and neuroscience to make doctors’ jobs easier and to improve patient outcomes.“The intersection of these fields is where the most impactful breakthroughs in diagnostic precision occur,” says Appaji, an associate professor of medical electronics engineering at the B.M.S. College of Engineering, in Bengaluru, India. Abhishek Appaji Employer B.M.S. College of Engineering, in Bengaluru, IndiaJob titleAssociate professor of medical electronics engineeringMember grade IEEE senior memberAlma maters B.M.S. College of Engineering; University of Visvesvaraya, in Bengaluru; Maastricht…

INEC has defended Chairman Amupitan and rejected ADC call for resignation over leadership dispute.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected calls by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its Chairman, Joash Amupitan, to resign, insisting that the electoral body acted within the law and in compliance with court orders.   The ADC had earlier demanded the removal or resignation of the INEC chairman during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, accusing the commission of partisan bias. The call was made by the party’s national chairman, David Mark, following INEC’s decision to remove…

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended its bullish momentum on Wednesday as the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 0.21 percent from 201,287.78 recorded on Tuesday to close at 201,703.55 points. The positive performance reflects sustained buying interest in key equities, particularly within the banking and financial services sector. Equities market capitalisation increased from ₦129.21 trillion to ₦129.81 trillion, representing a gain of approximately ₦599 billion in investor wealth. Market Activity Trading activity remained robust as investors exchanged a total of 815.48 million shares valued at ₦33.29 billion in 52,641 deals, indicating continued liquidity and strong market participation. Top Gainers Market…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed calls for the removal of its chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), while addressing what it described as widespread misconceptions surrounding its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. In a statement issued on Thursday night in Abuja and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, the Commission said its attention had been drawn to “recent public statements by political actors alleging partisan bias, calling for the removal of the Chairman of the Commission on account of the decision of the Commission to obey the recent Court of Appeal Judgment.” While…

The Managing Director of Troop Pharmaceutical Limited,  Chizomam Emeje, has criticised the persistent weaknesses in Nigeria’s drug distribution system, calling for an overhaul of the country’s medicine supply chain. Emeje warned that gaps in the medicine supply chains continue to enable the circulation of counterfeit products across the country. Emeje, a pharmacist, stated this while speaking at the signing of a strategic distribution partnership between Troop Pharmaceuticals and New Height Pharma Limited in Lagos on Wednesday. The partnership designates NHP Healthcare, a subsidiary of New Height Pharma Limited, as the exclusive nationwide distributor of Troop-C Vitamin C, a product that…

Chelsea Football Club has announced plans to visit Lagos, Nigeria, for the first time in its history this May as part of its global fan engagement programme. The club disclosed this in a Thursday statement on its website, noting that former player and ex-Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses, will host fans during the event in the city. According to Chelsea, the event will feature a weekend of activities, including a watch party, interactive sessions, and a question-and-answer segment with Moses. Fans will also have the opportunity to win signed merchandise. Here is a guide for fans who wish to attend…

Nigerian singers, Adekunle Gold and Simi, have welcomed their second child. In a post made by Simi on her Instagram page on Wednesday, she shared pictures of her pregnancy alongside her husband, Adekunle Gold. She wrote, “+1, 3.10.26, God bless my little family #mommyof2” Celebrities and well-wishers have taken to the comment section to celebrate the singers and wish them well on welcoming their new child. Singer Simi and her husband, Adekunle Gold. Credit: IG | symplysimi Actress and billionaire daughter, Temi Otedola, wrote, “Beautiful congratulations!!” Singer Ladipoe wrote, “Duduke Pt. 2” Actress and content creator Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known…

Seven people were killed and dozens injured when an airstrike hit a funeral gathering in the Nuba Mountains in West Kordofan last Friday, according to local sources, said UN aid coordination office, OCHA.The war, which began in April 2023 between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and the Sudanese Armed Forces, continues to have alarming consequence for civilians. The funeral strike follows a drone attack on the Teaching Hospital in East Darfur’s capital, Al Deain, that killed 70 on 20 March. The heightened insecurity continues to displace families in West Kordofan, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In neighbouring South Kordofan, drone…

While the iPhone Fold is expected to launch later this year, foldable phones appear to be finding their place well before Apple releases its first. It’s been a long road to get here since the 2019 release of Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, but the maturity of the foldable phone couldn’t be coming at a better time. While the early phones in this category were thicker, expensive and had a very noticeable crease, many of these issues are on their way out.Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, for instance, is thin enough to feel like a standard slab phone while folded. The new…

When leadership abandons truth, democracy begins to erode. Increasingly, this appears to be Nigeria’s reality.   Governance today seems less about service and more about survival; political survival at any cost. While citizens endure worsening economic hardship and insecurity, many in power appear preoccupied with retaining influence rather than delivering meaningful progress.   Across the country, insecurity continues to claim lives and destabilize communities. The recent killings in Plateau State are yet another painful reminder of a nation under strain. Yet, instead of decisive action and accountability, political discourse is dominated by defections, alliances, and early maneuvering for the next…