2027: I’ll give Atiku, opposition high BP, make them suffer crisis – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he is ready to give the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and other opposition candidates in the upcoming 2027 election high blood pressure. Wike made the vow on Friday in Abuja while speaking to journalists during an inspection of infrastructure […] 2027: I’ll give Atiku, opposition high BP, make them suffer crisis – Wike https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/2027-ill-give-atiku-opposition-high-bp-make-them-suffer-crisis-wike/ #news

Shettima: Tinubu is Spreading Economic and Infrastructure Opportunities Beyond Major Cities Nationwide • Inaugurates 33.5km dual carriageway in Rivers, says it’s consistent with president’s Renewed Hope Deji Elumoye in Abuja and Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Vice President Kashim Shettima said the https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/21/shettima-tinubu-is-spreading-economic-and-infrastructure-opportunities-beyond-major-cities-nationwide/ #news

MTN Nigeria Setting Up Infrastructure for Domestic Hosting of Data   Dike Onwuamaeze As the January 1, 2027, deadline given by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for Nigerian financial institutions to host their data within the country approaches, MTN Nigeria https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/21/mtn-nigeria-setting-up-infrastructure-for-domestic-hosting-of-data/ #news

China Is Strapping ‘Digital Bombs’ to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready? This week on “Uncanny Valley,” Andy Greenberg discusses sitting in on a war game simulating a cyberattack from the Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon https://www.wired.com/story/china-is-strapping-digital-bombs-to-civilian-infrastructure-is-the-us-ready/ #news

Bauchi constitutes visitation panel for ATAP,  Aminu Saleh College of Education The Bauchi State Government has constituted a seven-member visitation panel to review the administration and operations of the Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAP), Bauchi, and Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare. The panel, approved by Governor Bala Mohammed, will assess the institution’s administration, academic programmes, financial management, infrastructure, staff welfare and overall performance. A statement […] Bauchi constitutes visitation panel for ATAP,  Aminu Saleh College of Education https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/20/bauchi-constitutes-visitation-panel-for-atap-aminu-saleh-college-of-education/ #news

Abuja flood: Demolition will reach every part of FCT – Wike declares Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has announced that ongoing demolitions targeting illegal structures built on drainage channels will expand from Maitama District across the entire territory without exception. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, following an extensive inspection tour of major infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory, […] Abuja flood: Demolition will reach every part of FCT – Wike declares https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/abuja-flood-demolition-will-reach-every-part-of-fct-wike-declares/ #news

AI needs more than chips: 5 metals powering the data center boom Artificial intelligence may look like a software revolution, but the infrastructure behind it is intensely... https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/ai-needs-more-than-chips-5-metals-powering-the-data-center-boom #news

Warp’s new system is an out-of-the-box software factory for AI development On Tuesday, Warp introduced Warp Factories, a new infrastructure system designed to make building AI software factories as easy as possible. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/warps-new-system-is-an-out-of-the-box-software-factory-for-ai-development/ #news

Police recover vandalised railway sleepers, arrest suspect in Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has recovered a consignment of vandalised railway sleepers in Doya Quarters, Bauchi, and arrested a suspected member of a syndicate allegedly involved in the theft of public infrastructure. According to a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the command received credible intelligence at about […] Police recover vandalised railway sleepers, arrest suspect in Bauchi https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/police-recover-vandalised-railway-sleepers-arrest-suspect-in-bauchi/ #news

Exciting news in the tech world! 🌍 Terra Industries, an innovative African defense tech company, has successfully closed a $52 million seed round, with a recent boost of $18 million in funding. This investment aims to enhance defense infrastructure across the Global South, a much-needed step towards improving security and stability in the region. As we navigate a rapidly changing global landscape, it's vital to support emerging technologies that foster growth and resilience. This development serves as a reminder of how innovation can directly impact communities in need. How can we, as individuals or organizations, contribute to such advancements? Let's brainstorm ways to support local tech initiatives that make a difference. Read more about Terra Industries here: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/terra-industries-closes-52m-seed-round-to-build-defense-infrastructure-for-the-global-south/ #Innovation #DefenseTech #GlobalSouth #TerraIndustries #Investment

🚢 Did you know that sinking 260-foot barges could be the key to keeping a nuclear power plant operational? A recent article highlights how a nuclear facility on the Danube river in Hungary is facing challenges, and this innovative solution could ensure it continues to produce 2,000 MW of energy. This situation serves as a reminder that creative engineering solutions can address pressing energy infrastructure issues. Have you ever faced a problem that required an unconventional approach? Sometimes, thinking outside the box is exactly what’s needed to keep our critical systems running. What other inventive solutions do you think could help modern energy challenges? Read more here: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/sinking-barges-nuclear-plant-running #NuclearEnergy #Innovation #SustainableSolutions #Engineering #EnergyInfrastructure

What could a $1.5 billion investment mean for the future of AI? 🤔 Nvidia has made a bold move by investing in SoftBank's data center developer, ensuring that its powerful chips will support the infrastructure behind OpenAI's groundbreaking projects. This partnership not only strengthens Nvidia's foothold in the AI landscape but also promises to enhance the capabilities of AI technologies we rely on daily. As technology continues to evolve at lightning speed, it's exciting to think about the innovations that will emerge from this collaboration. Are we ready for the next leap in AI? Read more here: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/nvidia-investing-1-5b-in-softbank-data-center-developer-behind-openai-project/ #Nvidia #AI #OpenAI #TechInvestments #DataCenters