Technology
Russian researchers test multi-agent LLM system for neural-network tuning
Researchers from Kurchatov, MEPhI and MIPT tuned selected components in fixed neural networks across five classification and physics tasks.
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Energy
NCDMB says local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector reaches 61%
The board reported a rise from 5% in 2010 to 61% after 16 years and said more than 130 companies accessed its intervention fund.
Energy
Egypt and SLB review 95,000-square-kilometre Eastern Mediterranean survey
The petroleum ministry said they discussed the survey schedule and preparation of preliminary results for Egypt Upstream Gateway.
Energy
Patterson-UTI averaged 103 active U.S. drilling rigs in September
The oilfield services company reported 103 rigs earning revenue under U.S. drilling contracts during September, and a third-quarter average of 101.
Business
Sanyo Denki seeks FTZ production activity in California
The proposal covers power, cooling and servo systems; it is not yet production approval.
Economy
Azerbaijan agricultural exports reached $776.8m in January–September
CAERC said combined agricultural and agro-industrial exports rose 19.6% year on year to $1.08bn.
Economy
Azerbaijan consumer prices rose 5.5% year on year in September
The committee reported September CPI up 0.9% month on month and 5.5% year on year.
Agriculture
Service prices in Khabarovsk Krai rose 2.91% in September
Services rose faster than food and goods in Habarovskstat’s September 2026 consumer-price index.
Economy
Norway dwelling permits rose 22.9% in September
Statistics Norway reported that seasonally adjusted permissions for dwellings rose 22.9% month on month in September.
Agriculture
Samara farm organisations harvested 8% less grain
Samarastat published 2026 harvest data and 2025 agricultural output indicators.
Economy
Azerbaijan foreign trade totalled $33.9bn in January–August
The statistics committee reported $33.9349bn in foreign trade and a positive balance of $11.0881bn.
Agriculture
Sunflower, soybean and vegetable output shaped Belgorod’s 2025 crop results
Belgorodstat published the region’s 2025 oilseed, potato and vegetable production results.