A growing number of American teenagers are turning to AI companion apps for friendship and emotional support, according to data cited in a Daily Wire opinion column by Matt Walsh. A report by Common…
Personal loans obtained by Nigerians rose to an estimated N2.06tn in May 2026, accounting for 64.78 per cent of total consumer credit, as households continued to rely on borrowing amid economic pressures.
October 5, 2026SRSahara ReportersNotes, Technology
Questions have emerged over vehicle evidence in the ongoing trial of military officers accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Constant exposure to short-form videos on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts may be affecting how young people perceive time and think about future consequences, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.…
Nigeria’s procurement process for six new satellites under a programme estimated at $2 billion has reached 95 per cent completion, bringing the country closer to signing contracts with foreign technical partners. According to Nairametrics,…
Apple has released an emergency iOS update, urging millions of iPhone users to install it immediately. The Daily Mail reports that the update, iOS 26.7.1, fixes a security flaw that could let hackers make…
September 30, 2026DSDaily SignalNotes, Technology, World
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sign a “very powerful” executive order on “super intelligence,” as his administration promotes a new approach to artificial intelligence. Speaking Tuesday, Trump said the term “super…
September 30, 2026NYNew York PostNotes, Technology, World
VIA NEW YORK POST: President Trump released the text of a voluntary accord signed by tech leaders Tuesday, which he described as a “constitution” that will allow for the safe development of artificial intelligence. “The biggest people in…
September 29, 2026RReutersNote of Interest, Technology, World
President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday he is considering creating a 10-person committee to oversee the AI sector, after meeting with tech executives at the White House, Reuters reports. Trump said the executives…
September 29, 2026CTChannels TelevisionNotes, Technology
OpenAI has cancelled the release of its newest artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1, after internal testing showed it failed to meet the company’s safety standards. According to Channels Television, the decision came ahead of…
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