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SSANU pushes implementation of 35% pay review

  • Punch Newspapers
  • Published date: 2026-07-27 23:50:12 UTC

SSANU urges Federal and State Governments to promptly implement the newly signed 2026 agreement, including a 35% pay review for university staff. Read More: https://punchng.com/ssanu-pushes-implementation-of-35-pay-review/

CBN directive drives investment in data centres

  • Punch Newspapers
  • Published date: 2026-07-27 23:35:39 UTC

The CBN’s data localisation directive is set to boost investment in Nigerian data centres and digital infrastructure, creating opportunities for local tech Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-directive-drives-investment-in-data-centres/

MFBs target growth as CBN reforms gain traction

  • Punch Newspapers
  • Published date: 2026-07-27 23:35:39 UTC

Nigeria’s microfinance banks (MFBs) are set for significant growth as CBN reforms and recapitalisation efforts gain traction, boosting credit to underserve Read More: https://punchng.com/mfbs-target-growth-as-cbn-reforms-gain-traction/

Starlink Exempted From FCC's Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Router Ban

  • Michael Kan
  • Published date: 2026-07-27 23:31:05 UTC

The temporary exemption lasts until Feb. 1st, 2028. Might SpaceX's Starlink begin producing a next-gen Wi-Fi router in the meantime? SpaceX’s Starlink has received an exemption to the US’s ban on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers when the company’s own products have…

Seven regional blocs redefining AI competition

  • Punch Newspapers
  • Published date: 2026-07-27 23:20:03 UTC

Discover how seven regional blocs, including G20, EU, and BRICS, are redefining global AI competition through innovation, investment, and governance. Learn Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-regional-blocs-redefining-ai-competition/

Enigma raises $71M to develop foundation models for robots

  • Maria Deutscher
  • Published date: 2026-07-27 23:18:14 UTC

Engima Ltd., a provider of artificial intelligence software for robots, launched today with $71 million in funding. Index Ventures and Ribbit Capital jointly led the seed round with participation from Conviction Partners. They were joined by a group of angel …

Microsoft Launches Defense System to Combat AI-Powered Cyber Threats

  • pymnts.com
  • Published date: 2026-07-27 22:45:01 UTC

Microsoft has introduced an agentic security system designed to protect against cybersecurity threats posted by attackers using artificial intelligence and agents. The new Project Perception turns signals into real-time protections and uses AI to defend again…

Sempra Infrastructure Advances Key Priorities

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-07-27 21:30:00 UTC

HOUSTON, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), continues to advance a series of key priorities in support of its corporate strategy. One of Sempra Infrastructure's key priorities is the completion of the ECA …

MAI-Cyber-1-Flash cuts Microsoft’s AI security costs in half

  • IT News
  • Published date: 2026-07-27 21:05:37 UTC

Microsoft’s MAI-Cyber-1-Flash is designed to handle most vulnerability-analysis work inside the MDASH multi-agent platform, while GPT-5.4 tackles the hardest cases. Microsoft says the combined system reaches 95.95% on CyberGym and costs about half as much as …