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Powering AI's Future: Congo Proposes Its Inga falls Mega-Dam for Data Centers
The artificial intelligence revolution has a dirty secret: it’s incredibly power-hungry. Training massive models like GPT-4 and processing billions of daily queries requires energy on a scale comparable to small nations. As tech giants scramble to find enough electricity to fuel their AI ambitions, a surprising potential solution has emerged from the heart of Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pitching the site of the world's largest proposed hydroelectric dam, Grand Inga, as the future power source for the world's AI data centers.
A New Challenger Approaches: What AST Mobile's Entry Could Mean for Nigeria's Digital Future
Broadband connectivity anywhere in Nigeria, without any special equipment. Yes, anywhere—using the very same phone in your pocket right now. That is the revolutionary promise of AST Mobile “direct-to-device” (D2D), a service that is finally on the horizon for Nigeria.
This is a game-changer, especially when you consider the current alternative: paying $300-$500 for specialized equipment that requires external power and complex installation, like Starlink. In contrast, AST Mobile isn't just an interesting proposition; it's a seamless leap forward.
In a major restructuring of Lagos's power sector, LASERC has transferred electricity distribution operations from the incumbent providers to two new companies. Excel Distribution Company Limited has taken over from Eko Electricity Distribution Plc, while IE Energy Lagos Limited has replaced Ikeja Electric Plc.
Don't Get Zapped: A Homeowner's Guide to Surge & Lightning Protection for Solar Installations
You’ve made a smart investment by going solar. You’re generating clean energy, slashing your electricity bills, and increasing your home’s value. But while your panels are busy harnessing the power of the sun, are they vulnerable to the raw power of a lightning strike?
The Advantages of Half-Cut Solar Panels: A Smarter Choice for Solar Energy
Half-Cut solar panels are a brilliant engineering upgrade that’s rapidly becoming the new norm for a reason. This isn't just a minor tweak; it's a fundamental redesign that addresses some of the biggest weaknesses of traditional full-cell panels. It also offers an affordable alternative to power optimizers when it comes to improving the efficiency of solar panels.
AI health tech revolution : Wearable hypertension alert .
While hypertension is traditionally diagnosed by reading blood pressure and other clinical symptoms , It is interesting to see how Machine Learning ( AI ) can now predict hypertension to a high degree of accuracy off of patterns detectable from how blood vessels respond to heartbeats .
Apple has just taken a big step toward early detection: its latest Apple Watches, via watchOS 26, will include a feature that alerts users to possible chronic high blood pressure. It’s not a diagnosis, but it can be a prompt to take action.
NERC Launches Draft Net‑Billing Regulations 2025: What Nigerians Need to Know
On September 4, 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) published a draft of its Net‑Billing Regulations, launching a public comment period—a landmark moment for solar prosumers and the energy sector at large. With Nigeria experiencing rapid growth in distributed generation, particularly rooftop solar.
The Draft Net Billing Regulations 2025 is more than just a bureaucratic document; it's a blueprint for a potentially smarter, more democratic energy future. It builds on the outdated NERC (Embedded Generation) Regulations, 2012, and finally creates a clear, modern framework for consumers who generate their own electricity—like those with solar panels—to interact with the national grid.
Lithium Mining in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities Across the Value Chain
Data Sovereignty Rising: How Developing Nations Are Reshaping Big Tech's Global Playbook
Starlink Resumes Equipment Shipments, Boosting Digital Hopes
tarlink has resumed with direct shipments of residential kits to Lagos and other Nigerian cities with the aim of using them as a launchpad for wider African expansion.