Reddit Restores Services After Global Outage Affects Over 30,000 Users
Reddit, one of the world’s largest social media and community discussion platforms, restored its services on Tuesday after experiencing a major global outage that impacted hundreds of thousands of users. According to Downdetector.com, the outage peaked with 30,817 user reports, significantly affecting access to Reddit’s web and mobile platforms.
Brookfield Asset Management to Invest $10 Billion in AI Data Centre in Sweden
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is set to make a monumental investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure by committing up to 95 billion Swedish crowns ($9.91 billion) to build a state-of-the-art AI data centre in Strängnäs, a city located west of Stockholm, Sweden.
Nokia, Nvidia, and European Defence Firms Launch EU-Funded Drone Project to Protect Critical Infrastructure
A powerful consortium of more than 42 organisations led by Nokia has launched a European Union-funded drone infrastructure oversight project. The initiative aims to protect and boost the resilience of Europe’s critical infrastructure, including power grids, ports, railways, and power plants, by leveraging cutting-edge drone technology.
Nigeria and UNICEF Partner to Train 20 Million Youths in Digital Skills by 2030
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation and youth empowerment through a strategic partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The initiative aims to train 20 million Nigerian youths in digital skills by 2030 under the flagship program Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA).
Nigeria Signs $7.5M Deal with Gates Foundation to Launch AI Scaling Hub
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $7.5 million agreement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish the Nigerian Artificial Intelligence Scaling Hub. This landmark initiative is aimed at accelerating the application of AI technologies in healthcare, agriculture, and education — key sectors critical to Nigeria’s sustainable development.
