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Otaru of Auchi orders closure of market over alleged incessant kidnappings

The Otaru of Auchi, Haliru Momoh, has ordered the closure of a market popularly known as the Hausa Market, located at Igbira Camp in Idanilace Village of the locality. DAILY POST gathered that the traditional ruler ordered the closure of the market following the alleged incessant kidnapping and other criminal activities in the community. Igbira […] Otaru of Auchi orders closure of market over alleged incessant kidnappings

Daily Post Nigeria•3/2/2026

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Donut Lab’s solid-state battery can handle the (extreme) heat, test says

Finnish startup Donut Lab is out to prove that its solid-state battery is all that it claims to be. Last week, the test was about fast charging. This week is where things get hot. Like the first test, this one was also conducted by state-owned VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. The team set out to determine how well Donut Lab's cells held up under extreme heat, which has been known to adversely affect traditional lithium-ion batteries. The results show that not only can the Finnish startup's solid-state battery still discharge energy under conditions of up to 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit), it actually gains capacity. … Read the full story at The Verge.

Yellen Sees Fed ‘Even More on Hold’ Given Iran Conflict Risks

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said, depending on how long the Iran conflict affects the oil market, there will be both a hit to US economic growth and an increase in inflationary pressures, complicating the job for the Federal Reserve.

Bloomberg•3/2/2026

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AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted after Supreme Court declines to review the rule

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a case over whether AI-generated art can obtain a copyright, as reported earlier by Reuters. The Monday decision comes after Stephen Thaler, a computer scientist from Missouri, appealed a court's decision to uphold a ruling that found AI-generated art can't be copyrighted. In 2019, the US Copyright Office rejected Thaler's request to copyright an image, called A Recent Entrance to Paradise, on behalf of an algorithm he created. The Copyright Office reviewed the decision in 2022 and determined that the image doesn't include "human authorship," disqualifying it from copyright protection. After Thale … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge•3/2/2026

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Joy, emotions as Chibok girl, 54 others resume at Isaac Balami University

There were scenes of joy and deep emotion over the weekend as a Chibok girl and 54 other students from various Local Government Areas of Borno State resumed at the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Lagos. The emotional ceremony, which marked the students’ departure to Lagos, ended with a colourful reception at […] Joy, emotions as Chibok girl, 54 others resume at Isaac Balami University

Daily Post Nigeria•3/2/2026

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Colombia to Hit Ecuador With 50% Tariffs on Hundreds of Items

Colombia’s government is planning reciprocal tariffs of 50% on imports from Ecuador, intensifying an economically-damaging spat between the ideological foes.

‘This war might push Iran to a bomb faster.’

Former US diplomat Henry Ensher warns future Iranian leadership may see a nuclear deterrent as a defensive necessity.

Cardoso: Net FX Reserves Rose to $34.80bn in 2025 from $3.99bn in 2023

James Emejo in Abuja The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has disclosed that the country’s net Foreign Exchange (FX) reserves increased to $34.80 billion

This Day Live•3/2/2026

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Musk’s xAI to Buy Back $3 Billion of Debt Early in Run-Up to IPO

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is planning to pay back $3 billion of junk bonds early, according to people with knowledge of the matter and data compiled by Bloomberg.

Venezuela’s Crude Exports Double in February Under US Oversight

Venezuela sharply increased its oil exports in February, sending roughly twice as many barrels abroad compared with the previous month, when the Trump administration first exerted control of the country’s crude sales.

Bloomberg•3/2/2026

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Evening recap: Police Council confirms Disu as IG, FG begins direct oil revenue remittance, Wike tackles opposition, other top stories

Read the top stories from Nigeria. The Police Council confirms Disu as the new IG, the FG starts direct oil revenue remittance, and Wike tackles opposition Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-police-council-confirms-disu-as-ig-fg-begins-direct-oil-revenue-remittance-wike-tackles-opposition-other-top-stories/

Lagos’ll Continue To Support PTAD For Pensioners’ Welfare, Says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday said his administration is committed to supporting the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to make life meaningful and better for Lagos residents, especially…

Independent Nigeria•3/2/2026

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