Tag Archives: Science & Innovation

Zainab Nasirudeen Yakubu, an 11-year-old innovator, has been awarded Youngest Founder of the Year by Tech Unite Africa at the Technology Innovation Recognition Award (TIRA) 2026. She is the inventor of the world’s first AI-powered mat, an agricultural solution, and co-founder of Guard Grains, a fast-rising $1 million startup transforming farming with technology. In her acceptance speech, she said: “I’m …

The UK government has unveiled an £86 billion investment plan aimed at driving innovation in science and technology, funding research into areas such as new medical treatments, advanced battery technology, and artificial intelligence. Under the plan, ministers will allocate £22.5 billion annually to research and development (R&D) over the next four years, including up to £500 million for regional authorities …