Technology and Science

Google announced on Friday that it had paid Can$100 million to Canadian news outlets for using their content on its platform as part of an agreement with the government to offset losses in advertising revenue. Canada...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) government has filed a criminal case against tech giant Apple for allegedly using “blood minerals” in its supply chain illegally. The DRC says Apple has bought prohibited...

German auto maker Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday presented an electric popemobile to the Catholic Pope Francis for use by the pontiff, who has repeatedly called for global action on climate crisis. The vehicle, a modified version of...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The Senate in Australia on Thursday passed a bill restricting the use of social media for children below the age of 16, a move aimed at protecting them from "harm". The law passed...

By John Ikani Buoyed by the ranking as Nigeria’s top-performing organisation in efficiency and transparency from 2022 to date, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has unveiled plans to mark the 2024 World Anti-corruption...

By John Ikani At COP29 in Azerbaijan, developing nations pressed for greater financial commitments from wealthy countries, accusing them of shirking responsibilities tied to their historical emissions. Wealthier nations countered that the hefty financial demands are...