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AI in Medical Imaging News Round Up – June 2026
Cranfield, UK, 15th July 2026 – Author: Umar Ahmed, Market Analyst, Healthcare IT, Signify Research – Draft reporting emerged as the defining theme of the medical imaging AI market in June 2026, with FDA milestones and commercial launches from Aidoc, HOPPR and Harrison.ai pushing foundation models from strategic positioning into defined reporting workflows. Why is draft reporting becoming the key near-term application for imaging AI?
CSR and Stakeholder Engagement in the Age of Industry 5.0: A Framework for Developing Nations
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Beyond the algorithm: Embedding AI into imaging workflows
As healthcare systems face rising demand and persistent workforce pressures, the need for streamlined and efficient clinical pathways has never been greater. In medical imaging, AI holds promise not just as a diagnostic tool but as a key enabler of better workflow. In Signify Research’s 2024 market report on AI in Medical Imaging, a 21% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was projected for the global market over the report’s forecast period.
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Global uncertainties, geopolitical risks and price exuberance: Evidence from international energy market
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Telangana Polls: How parties are eyeing to hold the state with highest PCI
In the run-up to the upcoming Lok Sabha polls scheduled to take place by May next year, the environment in India is certainly witnessing a shift in its functional environment. Beginning with the announcement of welfare schemes for the distribution of freebies up to conducting constant political meetings, there are multiple speculations and strategies that would make rounds in every party’s circle eventually hitting the headlines.
Ind. man sentenced to 110 years for killing ex-girlfriend and her grandmother outside auto plant
FRANKFORT, Ind. (TCD) — A 28-year-old man will ostensibly spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend and her grandmother two years ago. In a statement Thursday, Sept. 7, the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office announced a judge sentenced Gary Ferrell II to 110 years in prison for fatally shooting 62-year-old Pamela Sledd and 21-year-old Promise Mays on Aug. 18, 2021. In April, Ferrell pleaded guilty to two counts of murder.
Naira slightly gains at investors, exporters window
The naira on Tuesday appreciated against the dollar as it exchanged at N744.97 at the investors and exporters window. The naira gained 0.39 per cent compared to the N747.87 it exchanged for the dollar on Monday. The open indicative rate closed at N774.99 to the dollar on Tuesday. A spot exchange rate of N799.83 to the dollar was the highest rate recorded within the day’s trading before it settled at N744.97. The naira sold for as low as N588 to the dollar within the day’s trading.
INEC assures Bayelsans BVAS will be used in governorship election
INEC on Thursday restated that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) would be deployed for voter accreditation and transmission of results on the November 11 governorship poll in Bayelsa. Resident electoral commissioner Obo Effanga gave the assurance at a news conference at the INEC office in Yenagoa. Mr Effanga said almost all the non-sensitive materials were already in the local government areas.
Rishi Sunak hails ‘bespoke deal’ as UK rejoins EU Horizon project
The UK will rejoin the European Union’s £85 billion Horizon science research programme, it has been confirmed this morning. From today, British researchers are able to apply for grants and bid to take part in projects under the Horizon scheme. The UK had been locked out of the Horizon programme after Brexit.
Readout of White House and Department of Agriculture Roundtable on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry with Agriculture, Conservation, and Environmental Organizations - The Paradise News
Yesterday, the White House and the Department of Agriculture convened a roundtable with leaders from 15 agriculture, conservation, and environmental organizations to discuss President Biden’s historic investments in climate-smart agriculture and forestry through the Inflation Reduction Act and Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.
Sunak pledge tracker. Is the PM delivering on his ‘priorities’?
After a difficult first few months as prime minister, Rishi Sunak undertook in the New Year to define his time in Downing Street on the clearest possible terms.
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Investments to Maintain and Improve Aviation Safety
Following Mike Whitaker’s nomination to lead FAA, the Biden-Harris Administration announces new actions to maintain and improve aviation safety Following President Biden’s nomination of Mike Whitaker to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions and investments to maintain and improve aviation safety – which builds on the $25 billion in investments in airport infrastructure from the Administration’s Investing in America agenda.
Starmer mission tracker. What is the Labour leader’s vision for Britain?
In a speech on 23rd February, Keir Starmer promised to restore Britain’s “confidence, hope, and future” through a historic overhaul of the way the country is run as he debuted new “missions” on economic growth, crime, the NHS, clean energy and breaking down the barriers to opportunity at every stage. “The missions are instrumental in giving Britain back a renewed sense of pride and purpose”, the Labour leader has since affirmed.
Wike slams Obi for rejecting presidential tribunal verdict
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has argued that although the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate lost at the presidential Tribunal on Wednesday, the judiciary was correct when he successfully reclaimed his position as governor of Anambra State in 2007. Wike made this assertion on Thursday when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. “Did Peter Obi not win at the Supreme Court when he was removed as governor? Did he pay bribe?
Rishi Sunak won’t ease student visa rules in India trade deal as migration levels ‘are too high’
Rishi Sunak has said his visit to New Delhi on Saturday as the first British-Indian prime minister will be “special”, as he pointed to descriptions of him as “India’s son-in-law”. Speaking on a flight to Delhi ahead of the G20 summit, the PM told reporters the country was “very near and dear to me”.
#PEPTJudgement: Our petition was trashed deliberately -Tanko, LP Chieftain alleges
Tanko Yunusa, a senior member of the Labour Party, criticised the verdict by the President Election Petitions Court on Thursday that upheld President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the victor in the presidential election. Yunusa, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the Tribunal trashed all aspects of his party’s petition that challenged Tinubu’s victory in the February 25, 2023 poll.
Naira appreciates, exchanges for N736/$ at I&E window
The naira exchanged for N736.62 to a dollar at the Investors and Exporters window on Thursday. The local currency appreciated by 4.53 percent compared to the N771.59 it exchanged for the dollar on Wednesday. The open indicative rate closed at N774.74 to the dollar today. READ ALSO: Naira drops value, exchanges for N771/$ at I&E window A spot exchange rate of N799.90 to the dollar was the highest rate recorded during the day’s trading before it settled at N736.62.
Ex-Kogi deputy governor, Awoniyi, resigns from PDP
The former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Abayomi Awoniyi, on Thursday dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Awoniyi announced his resignation from the PDP in a letter dated August 31 and addressed to the party’s chairman in the Mopamuro local government area of the state. The letter was made available to journalists on Thursday in Lokoja. He was however silent on the reasons for leaving the PDP. Awoniyi was the Kogi deputy governor during the Idris Wada administration in the state.
Election tribunal backs Tinubu, BCEAO hikes main lending rate
Nigeria’s presidential election tribunal on Wednesday rejected challenges by opposition rivals to Bola Tinubu’s win in February’s disputed vote, following a pattern seen in previous election years in Africa’s most populous country. No legal challenge to the outcome of a presidential election has succeeded in Nigeria, which returned to democracy in 1999 after three decades of almost uninterrupted military rule and has a history of electoral fraud.
Victorian fugitive arrested upon return to Australia
This is a joint media release between the AFP, Victoria Police, Australian Border Force, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and Department of Home Affairs Editor’s note: Images of the initial arrest are available via Hightail. A Victorian man who disappeared five years ago while on trial over a plot to import 186kg of cocaine has been arrested by the Victorian Joint Organised Crime Taskforce (JOCTF) at Melbourne Airport.
Tinubu to know fate as tribunal fixes September 6 for live telecast judgement
The Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) has fixed September 6 for ruling on petitions challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential elections. Umar Bangari, registrar of the Court of Appeal, on Monday, said the judgement would be transmitted live.
Gavin Williamson found to have breached bullying and harassment rules
Former cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson has been called upon to apologise to MPs for bullying former chief whip Wendy Morton after he was not allocated tickets to the late Queen’s funeral, the Independent Expert Panel has said. Sir Gavin will also “undergo training to avoid repetition of similar behaviour and increase his awareness of the impact of bullying on others”.
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as Representatives of the United States to the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations: Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Nominee for Representative of the United States to the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Congressman French Hill, Nominee for Representative of the United States to the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations...
Clean sweep as PDP wins all seats in Edo LG elections
Results of the Saturday local government election in Edo State, which was organised by the state independent electoral commission, has shown that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in all 18 Local Government Areas. The Edo North, Edo Central, and Edo South senatorial districts were covered by the election, which was held in each of the state’s 18 local government areas.
Nigeria, Netherlands to hold dialogue on migration
…Netherland Ambassador praises Dr Betta Edu for proactive approach to migration issues The Ambassador of the Netherlands Mr. Wouter Plomp paid a courtesy visit on the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Betta Edu and congratulated her on the ministerial appointment saying that her successful antecedents speak volumes. He said the visit was also to discuss issues on migration partnership between Netherlands and Nigeria.
SERAP sues Tinubu for barring 25 media houses from Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu is being sued by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for “the unlawful ban and withdrawal of the accreditations of 25 journalists and media houses from covering the Presidential Villa.” Recently, the Federal Government revoked the accreditations of about 25 journalists who had been covering events in the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
EXCLUSIVE: 100-level Cadet Dies Over Staff Negligence At Ill-Equipped Nigerian Police Academy Clinic
The Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, has been embroiled in turmoil over the death of a 100-level cadet identified as A.S. Jika. The year-one student of Department of Sociology died on Saturday at the institution’s medical centre. SaharaReporters learnt that the deceased is the son of Alhaji Haliru Jika, a former House of Representatives committee chairman of police and a current senator.
Economist urges CBN to prioritise currency swap agreement with China
An economist, Akpan Ekpo, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take seriously the currency swap agreement with Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) to reduce reliance on dollars for trade. Mr Ekpo, a former director-general of West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), gave the advice on Saturday in Lagos. “This is the time to implement the Nigeria-China currency swap so that we don’t put all our eggs in one basket.
Late arrival of materials, low turnout of voters characterise LG election in Edo
Late arrival of materials on Saturday characterised the Local Government Election in parts of Edo. Voters were kept waiting in long queues at many polling units in Benin as electoral materials failed to arrive at 8:00 a.m. as scheduled by the electoral commission. Materials started arriving at the units a few minutes before 10:00 a.m. in Egor local government area, one of the municipal councils within the Benin metropolis.
Ondo Assembly to partner ex-lawmakers for result-oriented legislative duties
The Ondo House of Assembly has collaborated with former lawmakers in the state for better legislative duties that would accelerate the rapid development of every sector. Olamide Oladiji, Speaker of the Assembly, stated this on Friday in Akure while hosting members of the recently dissolved 9th Assembly and the current serving members of the 10th Assembly.
Tinubu to attend G-20 Summit in India
President Bola Tinubu has gotten a special invitation to attend the upcoming G-20 Summit in New Delhi, India, scheduled to hold between September 9th to 10th. Spokesman for the President, Ajuri Ngelale, who addressed State House correspondents on Friday, said Tinubu would use the opportunity of the Summit to meet Heads of States of world powers such as Germany, India, South Korea, as well as attract Foreign Direct Investment to the country.
FACT SHEET: Ahead of Labor Day, Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Empower Workers- Building on the President’s Historic Support for Workers and Unions | The Paradise News
New actions announced this week empower workers to grow the economy from the middle out and the bottom up—a core pillar of Bidenomics President Biden promised to be the most pro-worker and pro-union President in American history, and he has kept that promise. Support for unions is at its highest level in more than half a century, inflation-adjusted income is up 3.5% since the President took office, and the largest wage gains over the last two years have gone to the lowest-paid workers.
Readout of White House Meeting with Families on International Overdose Awareness Day
Biden-Harris Administration announced more than $450 million in new funding to support President Biden’s Unity Agenda efforts to beat the overdose epidemic and save lives Washington, D.C. – Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Dr. Rahul Gupta, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen hosted a meeting at the White House with families from across...
MTN Foundation has spent over N25bn to impact Nigerian communities —Odunayo | The Paradise News
MTN Foundation’s Executive Secretary, Odunayo Sanya, has restated the foundation’s commitment to meaningful and sustainable social investment in Nigeria. She reeled out the foundation’s key achievements, including value of finances invested, scale of projects launched and number of communities impacted. Odunayo revealed that the foundation had spent over 25 billion Naira on a variety of initiatives since its inception in 2004.
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Crack Down on Nursing Homes that Endanger Resident Safety
Biden Administration Delivers on the President’s State of the Union Promise with Proposed Federal Minimum Staffing Requirements, Tougher Enforcement Initiatives, and Efforts to Expand Nursing Workforce The nursing home industry receives nearly $100 billion annually from American taxpayers, yet too many nursing homes chronically understaff their facilities—resulting in poor, substandard care that endangers residents.
JUST IN: SSS arrests CBN deputy governor Kingsley Obiora as dragnet widens over Emefiele’s tenure
The State Security Service has arrested Kingsley Obiora, the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in charge of economic policy, Peoples Gazette can report. Mr Obiora has now spent four nights in custody under questioning by the security service, which has been looking into allegations of financial mismanagement under Godwin Emefiele, the ousted governor.
2023 presidential candidates seek roles in Tinubu’s government, promises patriotism
Some former presidential candidates of opposition parties in the 2023 presidential election have called on President Bola Tinubu to include them in his government. Some of the candidates are members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Action Democratic Party (ADP), National Rescue Movement (NRM) and Action Peoples Party (APP).
Soludo advocates Local Govt autonomy based on states’ needs
The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, has advocated for the strengthening of the Local Government based on the unique needs of each state. Soludo made this call on Friday, during an interview on Channels TV “Sunrise Daily.” The airwaves had been dominated with news of the suspension of the Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo. Adedayo has accused Governor Abiodun of allegedly diverting local council funds in Ogun state.
Schools minister ‘doesn’t know’ how many schools will close after ‘new evidence’ of unsafe concrete emerges
The schools minister has said that the emergence of “new evidence” over the safety of the concrete in some schools led to yesterday’s announcement about the full or partial closure of over 150 schools. Nick Gibb also revealed to Sky News this morning that he does not know how schools will have to completely close due to concrete safety fears.
Appeal Court orders Delta tribunal to hear Labour Party candidate’s petition
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Thursday ordered the Delta State governorship election petition tribunal to hear the suit filed by the Labour Party candidate in the state, Kennedy Pela. Pela, who finished third in the March 18 election, is challenging the outcome of the election over alleged fraud and non-compliance with the electoral act in the conduct of the exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
‘Wike will be expelled from PDP at the appropriate time,’ Atiku’s aide, Bwala declares
The former spokesman of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council in the last general election, Daniel Bwala, said on Thursday the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, at the appropriate time. Bwala’s remark came just 24 hours after the former Rivers State governor dared the PDP leaders to take disciplinary measures against him for serving in the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian University, Ambrose Alli Sells Law, Medical Lab Admissions To Highest Bidders After Collecting Over N71,000 Acceptance Fees From Qualified Students | The Paradise News
The Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State has illegally moved students admitted into Law and Medical Laboratory Sciences courses to other departments after they had paid N71,900 acceptance fees. It was gathered that the university sold the students’ admissions to children of the rich and connected in the country after the management had collected bribes from their parents. “It is clear that the Law course was the target because admission was still going on till today.
BREAKING: Niger Military Regime Orders Police To Expel French Ambassador Who Refused To Leave Country
The Niger military junta has said that the French ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, no longer has diplomatic immunity. It has subsequently directed the police to expel him from the West African country. Last Friday, the junta ordered the ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours after refusing to meet with the coup leaders who ousted Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, 2023.
Ben Wallace resigns – read his letter of resignation, and the PM’s reply, in full | The Paradise News
Ben Wallace has resigned as defence secretary ahead of an expected reshuffle from the prime minister. Read his resignation letter in full: Dear prime minister, Last month marked my fourth year as Secretary of State for Defence. It also marks the ninth year as a minister. I have had the privilege of serving you and your predecessors in the task of protecting this great country and keeping its citizens safe.
FACT SHEET: On Int’l Overdose Awareness Day, the Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $450 Million in New Funding to Support President Biden’s Unity Agenda Efforts to Beat the Overdose Epidemic and Save Lives | The Paradise News
Biden-Harris Administration hosting Families of Overdose Event today at the White House Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the Biden-Harris administration is recognizing all those who have lost someone to an overdose. President Biden declared August 27 through September 2 as Overdose Awareness Week to focus the nation’s attention on the devastation caused by illicit fentanyl and other drugs.
Abuja-Kaduna rail line revenue drops from N500m to N1 million
The revenue generated by the Abuja-Kaduna rail line has significantly dropped by 99.8 per cent, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, has disclosed. Ripples Nigeria gathered that the decline followed an attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train by bandits who bombed the rail line between Katari and Rijana on March 28, 2022. The attack led to the death of about eight passengers, while the attackers kidnapped some passengers.
FG promises to revamp steel sector to boost Nigeria’s economy
The federal government says it will revamp the nation’s steel sector to enhance the economy and create employment opportunities. The minister of steel development, Shuabi Audu, said this in Abuja when he met with heads of agencies and departments in the ministry. Mr Audu said Nigeria’s abundant mineral resources hold the key to reshaping the nation’s economic landscape and extending the benefits of democracy to every Nigeria.
Anambra APC demands resignation of Soludo, wants FG to appoint ‘caretaker governor’
The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has demanded the resignation of Governor Chukwuma Soludo following the inability of his administration to conduct elections in the 21 local government areas of the state since he assumed office over one year ago. In a statement on Wednesday signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Okelo Madukaife, the APC called on the Federal Government to appoint a ‘caretaker governor to run the affairs of the state’.
Chart of the week: Rising petrol prices in West Africa
Come Saturday, November 27, 2021, Adamawa State and indeed the great Ganye Chiefdom will stand still as six illustrious sons and daughters of the chiefdom will be turbaned by the paramount ruler of the Chiefdom,…
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