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The always-on AI personal assistant, which keeps working in the background even when you aren’t asking it to, is this year’s answer to the question of how people will actually use deep learning models. The startup Instinct became an overnight sensation, and Meta put the full force of its marketing behind its assistant, Muse. OpenAI wasn’t going to be left out. The company released dots, its assistant offering, at its developer day in late September. Alexander Embiricos, who leads OpenAI’s enterprise product team, joined us at TechCrunch Disrupt this month to explain where the product came from—starting with the question…

Army Chief has arrived Maiduguri after Tinubu ordered the rescue of abducted Nigerians. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Saturday, 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu directed security agencies to rescue all abducted persons and ensure that no terrorist or bandit camp remained anywhere in Nigeria. Shuaibu arrived in Maiduguri at about 11 a.m. on Saturday.Recall that on October 15 that the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, disclosed that Tinubu issued the directive to heads of security agencies during a security meeting presided over by the President…

First HoldCo Plc recorded N228.81 billion in other comprehensive losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, reducing its total comprehensive income to N515.64 billion despite reporting a 65.1% increase in profit after tax to N744.45 billion. The financial services group’s unaudited consolidated financial statements showed that the losses arose from adjustments recognised outside the income statement, including changes in the valuation of financial investments and foreign currency translation differences. The development highlights the distinction between reported profitability and the broader changes in shareholders’ equity captured through other comprehensive income. First HoldCo’s profit after tax increased to N744.45 billion…

Nigeria’s first confirmed case of Ebola in more than a decade has raised questions about how prepared state governments are to detect and contain the virus before it spreads through their communities. The World Health Organisation said on 20 October that Nigeria had recorded an imported case of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The patient is the wife of a Swiss diplomat based in Abuja. She arrived in Nigeria on 3 October after travelling from Uganda and developed symptoms a few days later. The patient and her spouse were later evacuated to Switzerland on Monday while health authorities identified…

Bayern Munich striker and England captain, Harry Kane, has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or.Kane was confirmed as the best player in the world at a ceremony in London, UK on Monday night.He won the award ahead of players like Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.During the year under review, Kane won the European Golden Shoe as Bayern lifted the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal titles. Source link

Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, capping off an outstanding season for Bayern Munich and England. The England captain claimed football’s most prestigious individual award following a remarkable campaign that showcased his goalscoring ability, consistency and leadership. Kane’s victory marks a historic moment for English football, as he becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker was recognised for his exceptional performances at both club and international level throughout the 2025/26 season. The 33-year-old enjoyed a prolific campaign with Bayern Munich, scoring 61 goals in…

The launch of the iPhone Duo, Apple’s hotly anticipated foldable phone, is off to a rough start. The phone was announced at this year’s Surprise and Shine event, with Apple promising that it had finally gotten a notoriously tricky form factor right. Now, however, Bloomberg reports that early Duo users have been complaining that about screens cracking “after just hours or days of use.” Some users have reported hearing a loud crunching noise, followed by appearance a crack. Others have reported display malfunctions. 404 Media has also reported that early adopters are dealing with “big fat creases down the middle…

Haiti is at a “watershed moment” in its struggle against gang violence and needs sustained international support alongside stronger national security institutions, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN General Assembly on Friday. Source link

Nigerians can now check the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general election online through the Independent National Electoral Commission’s portal. The commission made the register available online following concerns over its earlier absence from the website during the inspection period. The online platform allows registered voters to view the names and photographs of people listed in their polling units and check their own details ahead of the publication of the final register. Here are the steps to check the register. 1. Visit INEC’s online register portal Go to https://display.inecnigeria.org/, the commission’s dedicated portal for viewing the preliminary register…

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The six-hour overnight music marathon, Quickteller InsomniaQ, is returning for the second edition on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. The event was designed by Interswitch to celebrate African creativity, bring people together, and create memorable moments through shared entertainment. InsomniaQ 2.0 builds directly on the heavy momentum of its maiden edition, which redefined Lagos nightlife by proving that great music truly never sleeps. Conceived as more than a conventional music event, the platform reflects Quickteller’s broader connection to the everyday experiences of its users, offering a unique way for the pioneer fintech…