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How the Nordic nations could become Europe’s answer to Silicon Valley

How the Nordic nations could become Europe's answer to Silicon Valley

The Nordic countries along with the Baltic region are both leading contenders in the contest to become Europe’s centre for digital technology. ADVERTISEMENT In the intensely competitive battle to reap the rewards from digital technology and innovation, Europe is constantly on the look out for new unicorns. These are the privately owned tech start-ups valued at more than $1bn (€920m).  …

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African nations race to put satellites in space

African nations race to put satellites in space

SpaceX Senegal’s first satellite hitched a lift on a SpaceX launcher in August One by one, the satellites – each of them encrusted with a hodge-podge of solar panels and other gizmos – detached from their mothership. They had blasted off from Earth just an hour earlier, on 16 August. The 116 satellites onboard the launch vehicle were mostly designed …

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Nations League: Micahel O’Neill says goalkeepers can ‘stake a claim’ for NI after Bailey Peacock-Farrell injury

The three goalkeepers in Michael O'Neill's squad for Saturday's Nations League game have only one cap between them

Northern Ireland are not just without their first-choice goalkeepers but have also lost Sunderland defender Dan Ballard and Leyton Orient midfielder Ethan Galbraith to injury. While Rangers attacker Ross McCausland remains with the group ahead of Tuesday’s home game with Bulgaria, he will not feature in Hungary. The contest provides Northern Ireland with a chance to restore momentum after last …

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Nations League: ‘It means the world to me’ – Republic of Ireland match-winner Robbie Brady

Republic of Ireland defender Robbie Brady

Brady’s contribution followed a first-half howler by his central defensive partner Nathan Collins, who gifted the Finns the opening goal when his woefully hit attempted backpass allowed Joel Pohjanpalo in to score. The 32-year-old played a prominent part in the Republic’s Euro 2016 campaign but injuries have played a part in his failure to re-establish himself on a consistent basis …

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The price of electricity is still the cheapest in Nigeria compared to other African nations – Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu

The price of electricity is still the cheapest in Nigeria compared to other African nations - Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has asserted that electricity prices in Nigeria are the lowest compared to other African countries. Adelabu made this statement on Thursday, October 3, during a meeting with the Secretary of the Lottery Trust Fund, Tosin Adeyanju, at his office in Abuja.   In his remarks, Adelabu emphasized that Nigeria, along with the rest of …

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Scotland without injured John McGinn & Scott McKenna for Nations League

John McGinn and Scott McKenna

John McGinn and Scott McKenna will both miss Scotland’s Nations League double header against Croatia and Portugal through injury but goalkeeper Craig Gordon has returned to the group. McGinn, 29, is expected to miss three or four weeks with a hamstring strain picked up in Aston Villa’s victory over Wolves last month and, unusually, is forced to sit out an …

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