AI is expensive, Ali Ghodsi tells TechCrunch. With so many investors wanting into his latest round, he said yes to more than planned.
Writer introduces new AI model and upgraded harness to contain token costs
Built as a post-training variation on Z.ai’s open source model GLM-5.2, Writer says the new system should provide deployment-ready capabilities at a much lower price.
Fuel subsidy: Tinubu to publish how saved funds were spent
President Tinubu announces the Federal Government will soon publish details on how funds saved from fuel subsidy removal have been utilised, defending the Read More: https://punchng.com/fuel-subsidy-tinubu-to-publish-how-saved-funds-were-spent/
Makinde picks ex-SSS DG Daura as running mate
Seyi Makinde, APM presidential candidate, selects former SSS DG Lawal Daura as his running mate for the 2027 election, citing security concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-picks-ex-sss-dg-daura-as-running-mate/
Nigeria not prone to earthquakes, geological agency allays fears
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency assures Abuja residents that the recent Abuja tremor has subsided, stating Nigeria is not prone to earthquakes. No ca Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-not-prone-to-earthquakes-geological-agency-allays-fears/
Weak systems helped Adeyemi set up ‘fake agency,’ says ICPC
ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu reveals weak institutional controls allowed Adeniyi Adeyemi to establish a ‘fake agency,’ highlighting loopholes in Nigeria’s publ Read More: https://punchng.com/weak-systems-helped-adeyemi-set-up-fake-agency-says-icpc/
Abia varsity suspends lecturer over Facebook post on workers’ pay
An Abia State University lecturer has been suspended for a Facebook post alleging poor worker pay and unremitted deductions. The Abia varsity lecturer’s cl Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-varsity-suspends-lecturer-over-facebook-post-on-workers-pay/
Two injured as train derails in southeast England
A commuter train from London derailed near Lewes, southeast England, injuring 11 passengers, two seriously. Learn more about the train derailment incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-injured-as-train-derails-in-southeast-england/
Accord dismisses factional chairman’s support for Osun APC gov candidate
The Accord Party has dismissed its expelled factional chairman’s endorsement of the APC governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-dismisses-factional-chairmans-support-for-osun-apc-gov-candidate/
NADF graduates 250 agricultural mechanisation service providers
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has graduated 250 participants in agricultural mechanisation, boosting Nigeria’s food security. Read More: https://punchng.com/nadf-graduates-250-agricultural-mechanisation-service-providers/