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OpenAI has partnered with Infosys to integrate its artificial intelligence tools, including coding assistant Codex, into the Indian IT giant’s Topaz AI platform. Infosys said the integration will be used to help its clients modernize software development, automate workflows and deploy AI systems at scale, initially focusing software engineering, legacy modernization, and DevOps. India’s IT services firms face mounting pressure from a mix of slowing client spending and rapid advances in generative AI. Shares of Infosys have fallen over 22% this year amid a broader sell-off triggered by weak forecasts, investor concerns that AI tools could automate parts of traditional…

President Tinubu has announced new appointments in NECO, NBTE,  and National Library.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh round of leadership appointments across key education agencies under the Federal Ministry of Education.   The appointments span major institutions including the National Examinations Council (NECO), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Federal Polytechnic N’yak-Shendam, and the National Library of Nigeria.     Full List of Appointments: NECO (National Examinations Council) Modupe Adeola Adelabu — Chairman, Governing Board Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi — Registrar (retained) NBTE (National Board for Technical Education) Babatunde Salako — Chairman Idris…

Ibom Air has announced the appointment of Capt. Banjana Bailor as its new Director of Flight Operations. A statement by the group manager, Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette in Uyo on Tuesday, said Bailor brings over 40 years of aviation experience and more than 20,000 flying hours to his new role. According to the statement, he joins Ibom Air with “a distinguished career spanning line flying, flight crew training, and operational management. “His expertise includes airline operations, safety management systems, and pilot leadership, positioning him as a key asset in the airline’s continued pursuit of operational excellence.” Prior to his…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday reserved judgment in the appeal filed by former Senate President, David Mark, over the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, fixed the matter for judgment after parties adopted their final written addresses. Mark, who leads a faction of the party, is challenging the March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which ordered parties to maintain the status quo in the dispute. In his appeal, the former Senate President argued that the appellate court exceeded its jurisdiction and insisted that…

Nigeria is expanding its malaria vaccination programme to additional states in a renewed push to reduce the country’s high malaria burden, even as declining donor support and rising costs place pressure on immunisation financing and distribution systems. The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja. Aina disclosed this during the agency’s first quarterly media conference for 2026, noting that funding comes from both federal allocations and development partners, particularly Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. However, he warned that external support is declining. “Countries are now expected to increase domestic…

Edgecombe makes History as Sixers Level Series VJ Edgecombe delivered a standout performance as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in Game 2 to level the series at 1-1. Edgecombe finished with over 30 points and 10 rebounds, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a playoff game. At 20 or younger, he is only the second player to do it, joining Magic Johnson. He is also the first rookie to hit those marks in the playoffs since Tim Duncan in 1998. Alongside him, Tyrese Maxey added 29 points and nine assists, while Paul…

Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced that she and her husband are expecting their first child. The actress shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, alongside a video, expressing gratitude to God and describing the pregnancy as a “miracle” and a “divine gift.” “There are moments when words feel too small for what God has done. This is one of those moments “In quiet ways, in unseen ways, God has been writing a story only He could tell… a story of grace, of love, of perfect timing,” she wrote. She added, “God has been so kind, so faithful, so intentional.…

Following decades of conflict, the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP rebel group signed an historic Final Agreement on 24 November 2016. The following year, the Council authorised the creation of a UN Verification Mission in Colombia to oversee the accord’s implementation. However, the Council narrowed the scope of the Mission’s mandate in October 2025, even as that year saw the attempted assassination – and later passing – of one of Colombia’s presidential candidates. Nevertheless, the country held largely peaceful congressional elections on 8 March 2026.Stay the course “It is essential for the country to stay on this trajectory,” emphasised Miroslav Jenča,…

An in-depth analysis of the AKK pipeline’s progress and NNPC’s role in transforming Nigeria’s energy sector. Discover why this time is different. Read More: https://punchng.com/akk-nnpcs-continued-drive-for-nigerias-development/ Source link

Quoting data from the General Medical Council, The PUNCH reported exclusively on Tuesday that no fewer than 4,691 Nigerian doctors have relocated to the United Kingdom since May 2023. The report also put the total number of Nigeria-trained doctors currently practising in the UK at about 15,692, making Nigeria one of the largest sources of foreign-trained doctors in Britain, second only to India. “As of May 28, 2025, official records showed that the number of Nigerian-trained doctors in the UK was a little over 11,000. The figure has grown significantly since then,” the report added. This development would not have…