Ventures Platform goes bigger — and broader — with its second Africa fund The Pan-African venture firm has raised $84 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/26/ventures-platform-goes-bigger-and-broader-with-its-second-africa-fund/ #news

What to Know Before You Transfer Points to Japan Airlines Japan Airlines redemptions offer excellent value, but limited award seats, high fuel surcharges and an outdated website can make them challenging to book. https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/transfer-points-japan-airlines #news

Anti-party moves within Ondo APC will be political suicide in 2027 – Ex-Speaker warns A former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele, has warned that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa must recognise that any perceived support for anti-party activities by members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state would amount to political suicide. Akindele expressed concern over allegations that some members of the APC in […] Anti-party moves within Ondo APC will be political suicide in 2027 – Ex-Speaker warns https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/anti-party-moves-within-ondo-apc-will-be-political-suicide-in-2027-ex-speaker-warns/ #news

Why women’s voice should be heard, By Sam Akpe It started with visible empty seats. Then, suddenly, the rotunda of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — designed for elite class activities — got thronged with quality audience. It was a well-planned, well-attended, and brilliantly executed event, with a theme that spoke to the moment. The audience comprised ambassadors, top government representatives, technocrats, seasoned policy […] The post Why women’s voice should be heard, By Sam Akpe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/905475-why-womens-voice-should-be-heard-by-sam-akpe.html #news

July was the worst month for ransomware victim claims in 2026 - or was it? We shouldn't ignore agentic AI ransomware threats, but the claims of a new ransomware group might be skewing the numbers. https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-july-victim-count-spiked-in-july-but-whats-behind-it/ #news

New 3D battery architecture could help EVs deliver more power in cold weather Cold weather remains one of the most persistent challenges for lithium-ion batteries. As temperatures fall,... https://interestingengineering.com/energy/3d-battery-architecture-cold-weather-evs #news

North-East insurgency: 17,000 Nigerians still missing – ICRC An estimated 17,000 Nigerians who went missing, mostly following attacks in insurgency-troubled parts of the North-East and other conflict zones, remain unaccounted for, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said. The update was given on Wednesday ahead of this year’s commemoration of the International Day of the Disappeared, observed annually on August […] North-East insurgency: 17,000 Nigerians still missing – ICRC https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/north-east-insurgency-17000-nigerians-still-missing-icrc/ #news

How To Advertise In Google AI Mode For Ecommerce via @sejournal, @tonyadam Google generates AI Mode ads directly from your product feed, not your ad copy. Here's which Merchant Center attributes decide whether your products get chosen. The post How To Advertise In Google AI Mode For Ecommerce appeared first on Search Engine Journal. https://www.searchenginejournal.com/how-to-advertise-in-google-ai-mode-for-ecommerce/582810/ #news

SIAT Group celebrates legacy, leadership and people behind the Group’s journey The evening was an opportunity to reflect on the Group’s history, recognise those who helped build and sustain the business, and celebrate the continuity of a legacy that has evolved across generations, countries and communities. The post SIAT Group celebrates legacy, leadership and people behind the Group’s journey appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/905455-siat-group-celebrates-legacy-leadership-and-people-behind-the-groups-journey.html #news

Peter Obi mourns music legend Dolly Parton The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has joined millions globally to mourn the death of legendary country singer and songwriter Dolly Parton. Recall that the music legend died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Her nephew and long-time security chief, Bryan Seever, confirmed her death in a video posted to Parton’s official social […] Peter Obi mourns music legend Dolly Parton https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/peter-obi-mourns-music-legend-dolly-parton/ #news

[VIDEO] Benin-Asaba Road: Minister Should Review Contractors’ Competence — PANDEF Chairman Igali acknowledged the government’s attention to the project following recent outcries from commuters but called for greater responsiveness. The post [VIDEO] Benin-Asaba Road: Minister Should Review Contractors’ Competence — PANDEF Chairman appeared first on Channels Television. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/08/26/benin-asaba-road-minister-should-review-contractors-competence-pandef-chairman/ #news

Hearing tech startup Legato emerges from stealth with $12M and a peek at its AI hearing glasses The glasses, called Legato Frames, integrate the company’s patented hearing-assistance technology into the arms of eyewear frames. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/26/hearing-tech-startup-legato-emerges-from-stealth-with-12m-and-a-peek-at-its-ai-hearing-glasses/ #news