Author: Prima News

This article is brought to you by Qualcomm Technologies.For many consumers, much of the promise and appeal of AI is personal. Consumers are looking past generic tools and want to know how these technologies will help them in their daily lives. These trends coincide with the advent of new classes of wearable devices that, in addition to being able to leverage powerful frontier models, feature built-in intelligence that understand the context of a user. Where are they? What are they seeing and hearing? What are their habits, their preferences, their schedules?It’s an astonishing pivot, from passive accessories that served mostly…

EV Makers has accused FG Agencies of double standards over Nigeria First Policy and Foreign Vehicle Purchases. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and marketers in Nigeria have accused government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of applying double standards in implementing the Federal Government’s Nigeria First policy, alleging that public institutions continue to patronise foreign-made vehicles despite the directive to prioritise locally produced alternatives.The policy is designed to promote Nigerian-made and locally assembled products through public procurement, potentially creating a significant market for domestic manufacturers.However, industry players say continued purchases of foreign vehicles, including Chinese-made models, raise questions about…

Global crude oil prices climbed above $116 per barrel on Friday as another attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over petroleum supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil, the international benchmark Nigerian crude oil, rose 1.98% to $117.15 per barrel during morning trading. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased 1.75% to $103.79 per barrel as investors assessed the possibility of further disruptions to oil production and shipments from the region. The increase followed an attack on a tanker travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $5,000 (approximately ₦6.7 million per exchange rate as of when this report was published) reward for information leading to the arrest of a Nigerian woman, Emuobosan Emanuella Hall, who is wanted in the United States for failing to report to prison to serve a 96-month sentence over money laundering and fraud offences. Hall, who was born in Nigeria on October 10, 1980, was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud in connection with a romance scam involving multiple victims. According to the FBI,…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has said that Nigeria’s greatest asset is its human resources, particularly the youth, stressing the need for quality education and skills development to drive national growth.Barau stated this when the Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Science and Technology, FUST, Kabo, Kano State, Chief Mrs Grace Titilayo Laoye-Tomori, led members of the council on a courtesy visit to him at the National Assembly, Abuja, on Thursday.In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, the Deputy Senate President said investing…

Onyeka Okongwu delivered a standout performance to help the Atlanta Hawks secure a hard-fought 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. The Hawks centre was in excellent form, finishing with 29 points and 12 rebounds to record a double-double and lead Atlanta to an important home win. Okongwu was particularly impressive offensively, showing confidence with his shooting and making four three-pointers on the night. His contribution proved crucial in a closely contested game that went down to the final moments. Nickeil Alexander-Walker also played a major role for Atlanta, adding 25 points, three rebounds and four three-pointers. Aaron…

The UN project services agency in the field (UNOPS) reported three incidents affecting its convoys and premises over three consecutive days in the past week alone. Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva said these included close-proximity explosions, drivers detained at checkpoints, and multiple small-arms rounds striking one of the procurement agency’s guesthouses.The safety of UNOPS staff has been compromised too many times, he said, stressing that all parties to the fighting in Gaza must uphold their obligations to protect civilians and humanitarian personnel.Guterres condemns West Bank attacksMeanwhile, Secretary-General António Guterres continues to express his deep alarm over the intensifying violence in…

Pope Leo XIV has decried AI as a threat to human dignity, but it’s not just the devoutly faithful who might worry about how AI squares with their beliefs. David Durman, a nontheistic Humanist, recently secured a religious exemption from using AI in the workplace. “Humanism is a collection of beliefs about the human experience and how humans interact with the world,” Durman, a University of Kentucky administrator, told TechCrunch. It centers on “human well-being and flourishing, both individually and collectively […] and implores a person to try to improve both their well-being and their flourishing as well as the…

Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, on Thursday alleged that President Bola Tinubu spent over 260 days out of the country but cannot spend 36 days to go round the states of the federation to campaign for next year’s general election. Tinubu had said that he may not campaign in all 36 states for the 2027 election because governance requires his attention. But Obi, who declared himself the leading presidential candidate for the 2027 election, said the President did not have the energy and competence to run the country and therefore should pack up and leave Aso Rock,…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced that it is promoting ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology in Hong Kong and enhancing its life-stage cat food and dog food formulations to meet the nutritional needs of mature and senior pets. Incorporating prebiotics for dogs and prebiotics for cats, the technology forms part of the company’s approach to supporting digestive health and overall wellbeing. Hill’s will also collaborate with veterinarians and pet care professionals to promote nutrition education, encouraging owners to incorporate nutritional management into preventive healthcare plans from an early stage. Pet Food…