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• UK government approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London January 20, 2026 11:08 am The Guardian The UK government has approved the construction of a vast new Chinese embassy complex in east London, despite concerns about security and its impact on political exiles in the capital. The decision brings to an end, for now at least, the saga that has been …
• Germany’s Remote Car Kill Switch: Lexus Owners Frozen Out in Climate Crackdown January 20, 2026 11:06 am WebProNews BERLIN—In a move that has ignited fury among German drivers, regulators compelled Toyota’s Lexus division to remotely disable the remote engine start function on more than 100,000 combustion-engine vehicles nationwide. The order, executed via over-the-air …
• Lagos Assembly backs demolition of illegal structures, shanties January 20, 2026 11:04 am Nigerian Current   The Lagos State House of Assembly has said it backs the state government’s  ongoing demolition of structures and shanties erected along shorelines and under high-tension cables across the state. The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Security and …
• Scotiabank's former CEO thrived on crisis January 20, 2026 11:03 am American Banker - New York Risk defines the career of former Scotiabank CEO Rick Waugh. Calculating and pricing risk was his life's work, according to Howard Green's new book, Gimme a Crisis: In the Room with Global Banker Rick Waugh. Processing Content For bankers reading …
• OPINION: Educating for Extinction: Nigeria’s crisis, the flight of potential, and the systemic betrayal of its youth January 20, 2026 11:01 am Ripples Nigeria In a dimly lit, overcrowded classroom in Lagos State, students sit on crumbling floors, their notebooks balanced on their knees. The chalkboard is cracked, and the roof leaks. Just kilometers away, a billboard glows with the promise of instant fame. This …
• Bengaluru-based SISA expands ‘Cybersmart Bharat’ training across southern states January 20, 2026 10:59 am The Economic Times NEW DELHI: SISA, a Bengaluru-headquartered cybersecurity company, on Tuesday said it has expanded its “Cybersmart Bharat” initiative to train students in digital skills in the underserved rural regions across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. …
• Weaponised AI Is Powering the Fifth Wave of Cybercrime, Group-IB Warns January 20, 2026 10:58 am Mid East Information Dark web discussions mentioning AI-powered cybercrime have surged 371% in five years. Dark LLMs are selling for as little as $30 with a customer base exceeding over 1,000 users. The deepfake market is booming, 2024 saw the greatest year-on-year spike of …
• Mercantile Bank Corporation Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results January 20, 2026 10:57 am WFMZ - Pennsylvania Increases in net interest income and certain noninterest income categories, sustained strength in asset quality metrics and capital levels, and acquisition of Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation highlight the year GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 20, 2026 …
• Scared of scams on Venmo or PayPal? Here's how to avoid… January 20, 2026 10:55 am USA Today Jan. 20, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET If you’ve dabbled with Zelle, Venmo or PayPal, you have probably wondered if any payment app is better than the others.  Maybe you’ve wondered if you have to use payment apps at all.  Payment apps can be incredibly convenient: …
• Wipro Enterprises Names Sandeep K. Vasudevan as Head of IT Infrastructure January 20, 2026 10:54 am TechCircle Wipro Enterprises Private Limited has announced the appointment of Sandeep K. Vasudevan as its new Head of Information Technology Infrastructure, underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening its technology backbone and supporting its ongoing …
• Lagos Assembly ignores protest, backs ongoing controversial demolition January 20, 2026 10:50 am Daily Post The Lagos State House of Assembly has backed the state’s executive in the ongoing demolition of structures and shanties erected along shorelines and under high-tension cables across the state. The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Security and …
• PwC Survey: Global CEOs On AI And More January 20, 2026 10:49 am Bernews CEO confidence in their company’s revenue prospects has “fallen to its lowest level in five years, as business leaders grapple with uneven returns from artificial intelligence, rising geopolitical risk, and intensifying cyber threats,” PwC said. A …
• TIME Hotels to implement AI for operational scalability and expansion January 20, 2026 10:49 am Hotel Management Network TIME Hotels is set to implement an AI-driven approach in its operations as part of its 2026 strategy, focusing on scaling its business, improving guest experiences, and supporting expansion plans in the Asia, Middle East, and Africa (MENA) region, reported …
• Africa’s digital boom faces a growing cyber threat January 20, 2026 10:43 am World Finance &nbsp At the turn of the millennium, Africa was a metaphorical desert in terms of internet access and broadband connectivity. A quarter of a century later, the continent has recorded tangible successes in opening up the digital space. Granted, only 38 …
• Why the future of security starts with who, not where January 20, 2026 10:40 am CSO For a long time, cybersecurity was pretty straightforward: Guard the edges, and everything inside should be fine. Firewalls, DMZs, VPNs — these were the go-to tools. Back then, it worked. Apps lived in data centers, and everyone showed up at the office. …