In a powerful display of intellect, resilience, and determination, Hadiza Yusuf — fondly known as the Iron Lady — has emerged as the best graduating student in Civil Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, with an outstanding CGPA of 4.74. In a discipline long dominated by men, Hadiza’s remarkable feat sends a clear message: women not only belong in engineering — they can thrive and lead. Hailing from northern Nigeria, Hadiza’s journey is one marked by grit and focus. Her nickname, the Iron Lady, reflects not just her engineering passion, but also her unwavering strength and commitment. She spent…
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Exabeam, a global leader in intelligence and automation for security operations, has launched Exabeam Nova, an autonomous AI agent that transforms how security teams detect, investigate, and respond to threats. By delivering actionable intelligence, Nova cuts investigation times by over 50% and boosts analyst productivity by up to 80%. Unlike traditional AI assistants, Nova autonomously correlates attack signals, investigates threats, and classifies risks using real-world behavioral context. It’s the industry’s first multi-agent AI experience purpose-built for security operations, with specialized components embedded across the entire workflow. “Security teams are done babysitting passive chatbots,” said Steve Wilson, Chief Product Officer at…
The acquisition matches XConnect’s deep expertise in numbering intelligence with Sekura.id’s global leadership in mobile ID verification and authentication.
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The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that two women lost their lives in a pond in Gezawa local government area of the state.
The Aisha Adamu Fari Foundation has emphasised the need for increased investment in raising awareness about early detection and treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome to contain the disease.
His corporate appearance was American, but his amiable disposition was African, and his intonation reflected northern Nigerian influences. I promptly greeted him in Hausa before you could say, ‘Jack Robinson, ‘and we embraced like old friends who hadn’t seen each other for decades. Within minutes after the occasion, I was lavishly treated to Chinese dishes at a classic restaurant in downtown Des Moines, Iowa State, USA. I was hosted in his smothered house in the next few hours but missed his wife. He took me to his friend’s house, Dr. Yusoupha, a Gambian working in the same university. That was…
Health experts have stated that African countries must strike a balance between self-reliance and strategic partnerships to sustainably finance their health systems amid shrinking donor support.
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) is to overhaul its lending practices by instituting strict monitoring and evaluation systems, supported by on-ground collateral managers and extension service agents.
The Kano State Government has unveiled new environmental protection laws designed to address the growing pollution challenges in the state.
Fidelity Bank Plc has donated food packs to seven communities in the Mabushi district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.