NEWSVERUM / Data desk

Science and technology

IPTC Media Topics 2026-Q2 · IPTC · CC BY 4.0

Article subject labels can be suggestions and are not editorial confirmation.

Related subjects

Technology

Jordan Social Security app reaches 619,000 users

Jordan’s Social Security Corporation said its upgraded mobile app had attracted more than 619,000 users in the weeks after launch. The platform brings together more than 30 services.

Jordan News Agency (Petra), reporting Social Security Corporation statement1 min read
Data included
Technology

NIMASA announces youth blue-economy accelerator application dates

NIMASA announced a maritime and blue-economy innovation programme for Nigerians aged 18–28, with the portal scheduled to open on 5 October and applications due by 13 November. A December hackathon and a 12-week accelerator in 2027 are planned.

Voice of Nigeria1 min read
Data included
Technology

Nigeria launches national digital alphanumeric postcode system

NIPOST has launched a national digital alphanumeric postcode system intended to improve location identification and support delivery of goods, emergency assistance and public services. The report describes the government’s rationale but gives no postcode format, coverage count or service-level results.

Voice of Nigeria1 min read
Data included
Health

Egypt signs agreement to transfer PCV-20 vaccine technology from Minhai

Egypt’s GennVax and China’s Minhai signed a partnership agreement to transfer PCV-20 pneumococcal vaccine manufacturing technology to Egypt. The Egyptian Drug Authority said the agreement is intended to localize production of priority vaccines.

Egypt State Information Service, citing the Egyptian Drug Authority1 min read
Data included
Technology

JICA advisor points to Ethiopia's startup and AI ecosystem

JICA project advisor Takeshi Oikawa highlighted Startup Act incentives, the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute and potential digital-service exports to Africa.

Ethiopian News Agency1 min read
Data included