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Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026: Building a Global Network for AI and Innovation Talent
The Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026 is a selective international programme launched by the Maple AI Innovation Foundation. This Canadian nonprofit focuses on advancing responsible, human-centered, ethical, and sustainable artificial intelligence. The fellowship aims to create a strong global network of innovators who can discover talent, connect ecosystems, and drive meaningful progress in AI, robotics,…
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China Invent Hydrogen Powered Scooters
China’s Hydrogen Powered Scooters are emerging as a practical zero-emission alternative to lithium-battery electric bikes, with growing commercial deployments in cities such as Chengdu, Baotou, Hubei, and beyond. These vehicles typically use a small hydrogen fuel cell paired with low-pressure solid-state hydrogen storage. A cartridge holding roughly 80–200 g of hydrogen powers a range of…
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Terra Industries Win $1 Million Anka Metal Mining Security Contract
Terra Industries has been awarded a $1 million phase-one contract by Anka Metals to provide security for the Jema’a Resource Project in Kaduna State, Nigeria.The deal, announced today 14th September 2026, marks Terra’s first contract under a broader partnership covering security across Anka Metals’ mining portfolio. It comes shortly after the Nigerian defence-technology company launched…
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(Video) Funny Humanoid Robot Falling Moments
This video captures 5 funny moments where Humanoid Robots Malfunctioned and displayed funny bodily movements.
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China Launches Humanoid Robot capable of Crop Pollination with 93% accuracy
A new humanoid robot designed to support crop breeding has been unveiled in Beijing, highlighting the growing use of embodied AI in agriculture.The humanoid robot called GEAIR 2.0 combines robotics, artificial intelligence and biotechnology to automate hybrid pollination for crop breeding, a labor-intensive step in the process. The humanoid robot can identify flowers, navigate around…
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Terra Industries Closes $2 Million Contract to Protect Lithium Mining Operations in Nigeria
In a move that underscores both the rising value of critical minerals and the growing role of indigenous defense technology in Africa, Terra Industries has secured $2 million in contracts to provide advanced security systems for lithium mining operations in Nigeria. The deal, announced on September 4, 2026, came just one week after the Abuja-based…
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US is Banning AI usage in Schools yet Google is expanding free AI access for African Students
US school districts are tightening restrictions on generative AI for younger students even as Google expands free premium AI access to University students across Africa. The contrast highlights differing priorities around developmental risks, educational readiness, and opportunity in unequal global contexts. Recent US restrictions on AI Usage in schools The most prominent recent moves restricting…
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Uber gifts Nigerian drivers ₦40,000 ($30.28) each in conditional payouts after exit
A driver’s Uber app showing the ₦40,000 ($30.28) balance, logged as a “Promotion – Goodwill Gesture”. Identity concealed at the driver’s request. Uber has made cash payments to select drivers on its platform following its exit from Nigeria and Uganda. In its shutdown message on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Uber informed drivers that it would…
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China Launches Wheeled-Legged guide Robot, with 99% indoor obstacle Avoidance rate, Can even Climb Stairs
Xiaoyuan, the country’s first wheeled-legged guide robot. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Yuanshan Zhixing Technology
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New Zealand’s 11ft Robot Boat that can conduct Surveillance Missions Set to Boost US Military Power
New Zealand’s Seasats reports it has had a very good month in terms of sales for its proprietary Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV). According to a press release, they managed to secure $24 million of actual funded orders in August/early September, including boats for the US Navy and Marine Corps. These orders are for its…
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Why Uber Left Nigeria – Who is to Blame?
On September 2, 2026, Uber officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria after 12 years in the market. The announcement, which also covered an exit from Uganda, came as part of a broader global restructuring that included about 3,300 job cuts worldwide. The news immediately sparked debate in Nigeria, with many linking the departure to…
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Korea-Africa Economic Partnership Puts AI and Digital Infrastructure at Centre of 2026 Agenda
The 2026 conference will examine how Korean expertise in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, ICT, energy, manufacturing and innovation can contribute to Africa’s development priorities. Photo Credit: Francis Mugabe
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Germany Kicks-Off Production of 5,000 Long-Range Drones for Ukraine
Auterion CEO Dr. Lorenz Meier, Airlogix CEO Vitalii Kolesnichenko, President Volodymyr Zelensky, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stand with an Airlogix autonomous strike system at the contract signing ceremony in April 2026. Photo Credit: Auterion
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Uber Launch Robotaxi Service in London Less Than 24 Hours After Exiting Nigeria
Uber confirmed it would cease operations in Nigeria (and separately in Uganda) effective September 2, 2026, ending a 12-year presence that began with its Lagos launch in 2014. Photo Credit: Scott Parker
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Uber Shutsdown Operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
The announcement came as Uber’s chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, said the company was cutting its global workforce by 10%. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Uber
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Nigeria’s new Satellites NIGCOMSAT Built to track Criminals, Strengthen Military Communications
The NigComSat-2A and 2B satellites will provide capabilities that can support surveillance and the tracking of criminals, including in areas where conventional infrastructure is difficult to deploy. Photo Credit: NASA
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How a Young Bangaluru Teenager Turned a COVID-19 Lockdown Drone Project into a $37 Million Startup
At 21, Pushp is founder and CEO of a startup that has raised nearly $50 million in total and is flying thousands of autonomous missions aimed at making aerial logistics competitive with trucking on cost. Photo Credit: Reuters
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Nigeria’s CNG Initiative Suffers huge Setback as Automakers reject gas-powered vehicles
The CNG Initiative was introduced by the Federal Government in the wake of Fuel subsidy removal crisis as a means to offer a more cleaner, safe, cheaper and efficient means of powering transport. Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES/CNG
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Ukraine tests Battle-ready ground Robot vehicles armed with twin Kalashnikov rifles
The super strike systems were developed to specifications provided by Brave1 which holds Ukraine’s defense technology cluster. Photo Credit: Brave1
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Former Palantir Vice President Todd Stiefler joins Terra Industries
Todd was previously Vice President Enterprise at WHOOP where he led B2B growth across government, defense and corporate wellness, among other categories. Photo Credit: Terra Industries
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