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Published on Jul 11, 2025

WHO, ITU, WIPO release a new technical brief on using AI in traditional medicine

Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a transformative era for traditional medicine, one where centuries-old healing systems are enhanced by cutting-edge technologies to deliver more safe, personalized, effective, and accessible care. At the AI for …

Source: Medical News - Neutral
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology-enabled startup?

•How it affects new companies Startups have become a major player in the economy of Nigeria. Indeed, it is said that the Nigerian Startup ecosystem outranked other African nations in the last few years; dominating the African Startup sector in terms of …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on Jul 12, 2025

Harnessing AI to enhance traditional medicine

On 11 July 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) released a new report titled Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on Jul 12, 2025

Roadmap for AI use to support traditional systems of medicine, while protecting data sovereignty

Global TCIM is projected to touch $600 billion in 2025, and AI could accelerate its growth, the note said. | Photo Credit: adventtr Artificial intelligence (AI) and centuries-old healing systems may be at two distant ends of time - but AI can support …

Source: The Hindu Business Line - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2025

Public procurement as key tool to tackle health issues discussed at WHO-WIPO-WTO webinar

The event also presented procurement as a mechanism for fostering innovation, technology transfer and local manufacturing. Clive Ondari from the WHO Secretariat noted that in many countries, access to medical technologies is driven by public procurement as …

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Published on Jul 7, 2025

Vijay Prashad: Patents of a Parasitical North

Global South countries are trapped in Global North-dominated patents and licensing fees that are stripping them of wealth and stunting their development. (Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research) By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social …

Source: Consortium News - Left-wing
Published on Apr 15, 2025

The global challenges of audiovisual authors’ rights discussed at the World Intellectual Property Organization

15/04/2025 - The event held in Geneva focused on worldwide issues affecting audiovisual authors, and called for enhanced legal safeguards, fair compensation and policy reforms A moment during the panel discussion (© Carlo De Rosa) “Beyond the …

Source: Cineuropa - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2025

Association of Movie Producers joins WIPO, NCC to fight Nollywood piracy

L-R: Publicity Secretary, Association of Movie Producers (FCT), Desmond Utomwen, Chairman Emeritus, AMP-FCT, Imaobong Abia, Director of the WIPO Nigeria Office, Oluwatobiloba Moody, National President, AMP, Queen Ebigieson and Chairman, AMP Niger State, …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

Nigeria Copyright Commission, WIPO Strategize To Tackle Online Piracy

Nigeria is the heartbeat of Africa ins terms of creativity as its music and movies have become immensely popular across the world. Some of the reasons adduced for this include: The population (more than 220 million), size of the market and internet …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on May 15, 2025

Nigeria intensifies fight against online copyright piracy

Nigeria has stepped up its fight against online piracy with a partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to fashion out strategies and tools to combat the menace. Nigeria is one of four African countries selected for the WIPO …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2025

Association Of Movie Producers Backs WIPO, NCC Effort To Protect Nollywood

Share Stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative industry gathered at the Bank of Industry Tower in Abuja on Tuesday for the inaugural meeting of a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)-supported project aimed at tackling online copyright piracy across …

Source: New Telegraph - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

WIC hosts open forum on bridging digital divide during 2025 IGF

On June 24, the World Internet Conference (WIC) hosted an open forum on "Bridging the Digital Divide: Focusing on the Global South" during the 2025 United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Lillestrom, Norway. The forum addressed the …

Source: China Daily - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 18, 2025

African Creatives Urged to Safeguard Intellectual Property Amid Rising Piracy Threats

African creatives face mounting challenges in protecting their work from piracy, but legal frameworks, technology, and international cooperation offer viable solutions. With the continent’s creative industries booming from music and film to digital content …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2025

US flags piracy, intellectual property lapses, and corruption as barriers to investment in Nigeria

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has criticized Nigeria’s failure to curb online piracy, enforce intellectual property (IP) laws, and tackle corruption as issues that continue to frustrate investment efforts in the country. Intellectual …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Declines outweigh gains: How is Uzbekistan’s position changing in international rankings?.

Over the past year, Uzbekistan has experienced a decline in 7 out of the 15 international rankings and indices it has prioritized, while improving in 6. In two other rankings – press freedom and corruption perception – Uzbekistan’s position in the “red” …

Source: Kun.uz - Indeterminate
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Nigeria’s economic growth stifled by infrastructure deficit

Infrastructure is the foundation of any thriving economy, enabling businesses to operate efficiently, facilitating trade, and improving the quality of life for citizens. However, Nigeria’s significant infrastructure deficit poses a major threat to its …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 10, 2025

Obi is worthy of being celebrated – Nenadi Usman

From Idu Jude, Abuja Acting Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) Senator Nenadi Usman has described Mr Peter Obi as a selfless politician and a voice for the voiceless, worthy of celebration for standing firm in his beliefs. She made these remarks on Tuesday, …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Mar 4, 2025

Speech by Minister In the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Second Minister for Education ...

1 Mr Chairman, MPs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, Sharael Taha, and Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant asked about the situation in Gaza, what Singapore has done to address the situation, and what more we can do to support a de-escalation of the conflict. 2 …

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Published on Jun 4, 2025

We’ll leverage research to spur growth — Dr Mohammed

The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has said that the government will leverage the local research and production capabilities of institutions to foster innovation and economic growth. He said the country …

Source: Graphic - Neutral

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Public procurement as key tool to tackle health issues discussed at WHO-WIPO-WTO webinar

The event also presented procurement as a mechanism for fostering innovation, technology transfer and local manufacturing. Clive Ondari from the WHO Secretariat noted that in many countries, access to medical technologies is driven by public procurement as …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 05:47 GMT

Global Digital Economy Collaboration Forum Held in Beijing as Part of GDEC 2025

BEIJING, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 3, 2025, the Global Digital Economy Collaboration Forum -- one of the key events of the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025) -- was held in Beijing. Under the theme "Sail Together, …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

Registration opens for 6th WHO-WIPO-WTO Trilateral Cooperation Technical Webinar

Objectives of the webinar Public procurement policies and mechanisms represent a strategic lever for driving innovation and enhance access to health products. By aligning procurement approaches with health and industrial priorities, governments can reduce …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on June 25, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

JiuZhou Pharma Wins 25th China Patent Exellence Award

Invention Patent Supports Tumor Treatment Development and Accessibility Zhejiang JiuZhou Pharmaceutical Co Ltd (SSE:603456.SH) TAIZHOU CITY, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The China National Intellectual Property …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 17:38 GMT

Slovenia launches international workshop to open discussion on intellectual property valuation

SLOVENIA, June 18 - The event is organized by the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). It is the first workshop of this kind in Slovenia and …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

WHO, WIPO and WTO hold first joint briefing for Geneva-based officials

The imperative to adopt an integrated approach to issues at the crossroads of health, IP and trade has been at the heart of the longstanding collaboration among the three Geneva-based organizations. Governments and policymakers are faced with the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on February 3, 2025 - 19:38 GMT

WTO-WIPO colloquium for intellectual property teachers opens in Geneva

This annual colloquium is designed to update and develop the capacity of IP experts to support their economies' independent research, policy analysis and teaching in the field of IP law. The 2025 edition was launched by WTO Deputy Director-General …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on May 12, 2025 - 11:12 GMT

We are deepening our trade and investment ties across Africa

Dear Fellow South African, This week I am attending the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, where we are showcasing our country’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. We are also supporting South African firms as they …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 12:18 GMT

Upgaming Launches Upgames: A Bold New Studio Dedicated to Mini-Games

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Upgaming, a Enterprise iGaming solutions provider, has officially announced the launch of Upgames - standalone game studio focused exclusively on developing high-quality, narrative-driven mini …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on July 16, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Omnigence Asset Management Proposes New Model to Eliminate NAV Distortion in Private Equity

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Omnigence has released a new white paper introducing a $1 par pricing model with non-discretionary cash sweeps as a structural alternative to traditional NAV-based private equity. The …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Penta Security Wins Frost & Sullivan '2025 Frost & Sullivan’s Company of the Year Recognition'

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading cybersecurity company Penta Security has been honored with the “The South Korea Web Application Firewall Industry” award by global market research and consulting firm Frost & …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Smith Names Three New Directors of Human Resources

Sandra, Gabriela, and Winnie will oversee all regional human resources, benefits, and recruiting initiatives HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Unveils Advanced Plaque for the Analysis of Coronary Artery Disease

Empowering Hospitals with Direct Access to Innovation and Reimbursement MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging (Circle CVI), a global leader in cardiovascular advanced post-processing imaging, …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 05:51 GMT

Aladdin Tech Acquires Coinvexor, Enhancing Winwinpay and Expanding Their Fintech Portfolio

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aladdin Tech, a global leader in fintech innovation, today announced the acquisition of Coinvexor, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform known for its secure and user-friendly …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 05:44 GMT

GECA Appoints Influential European Crowdfunding Architect Karsten Wenzlaff to Steering Committee

Regulatory visionary who helped create €5 million EU cross-border framework joins global alliance to accelerate borderless investment vision LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance ( …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 04:24 GMT

Second Wings and Samie Law Firm Launch Partnership to Support PT and USA Entrepreneurs on Their Global Journeys

Second Wings and Samie Law Firm announce a strategic partnership that will create new opportunities for entrepreneurs in both Portugal and the United States. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Second Wings, a Portugal- …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 04:19 GMT

Opinion Piece Warns: A Million Students Have Quietly Walked Away — And They’re Not Coming Back

A leading student advocate spotlights this shift in his latest essay, “Where Did a Million Students Go? Inside America’s Quiet Education Revolution.” ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Joe DiDonato, an …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Draft Legislation for the Establishment of CBI/CIP Regulator Now Available for Public Comment

Draft Legislation for the Establishment of CBI/CIP Regulator Now Available for Public Comment BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Interim Regulatory Commission (IRC) has published the draft legislation …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 18:40 GMT

Chicago Video Production Agency INDIRAP Helps Brands Achieve Rapid Growth with Their 3-Piece Video Marketing Framework

Crafting video content that captivates audiences and fuels growth across digital channels. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As visual media continues to shape the way consumers engage with brands, INDIRAP is …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Revolutionary Social Connection App, HealthSteps™, Blends Wellness with Community and Conversation

HealthSteps™ blends fitness tracking with social features—match, chat, share, and grow healthier together. Now faster, smarter, and more interactive. WOBURN, MA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new player in the digital …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 17:14 GMT

Beşiktaş Board Member Zafer Güreşir Congratulates New Osmaniyespor FK President Mahmut Altay Kobaner

OSMANIYE, TURKEY, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Osmaniyespor FK, a proud competitor in Türkiye’s TFF 3rd League, has officially entered a new era with the appointment of Mahmut Altay Kobaner as Club President. A seasoned leader and …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Unity, Excellence & Celebration: A Historic Gathering of Gujarati Physicians in Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Report By FIPA leadership In a remarkable display of unity, innovation, and cultural pride, the Gujarati Physicians Convention 2025 brought together over 2,000 physicians from …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

Embedded or Eliminated - New amBaaSsador Program Arms Community Banks for the Embedded Finance Revolution

amBaaSsador Launches to Bring Community Banks into the Embedded Finance Era MO, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a financial era increasingly dominated by digital-native platforms and fintech innovation, community banks are …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 16:18 GMT

MUSICK PEELER’S GIORGIO SASSINE RECOGNIZED IN THE 2025 LAWDRAGON 500 X – THE NEXT GENERATION GUIDE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that attorney Giorgio Sassine has been recognized in the “2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation” guide. This third edition …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 15:58 GMT

Intl. Property Alerts' Head of Global Distribution Champions Cross-Border Growth Ahead of Singapore Expo 2025

Andrew Grimley to share global investment strategies as International Property Alerts expands cross-border reach at Singapore Expo 2025. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As international real estate investment …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Global Remote Team Engagement Crisis Costs Economy $438 Billion as Only 21% of Employees Are Engaged, New Data Reveals

The World Experiences Alarming Productivity Decline as Companies Struggle with Remote Workforce Management LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Talentuch, a leading global IT recruitment agency, highlights a …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

AsReader Opens Mexico City Office to Support Rapid Growth in Latin America

AsReader, Inc., a global leader in RFID and barcode scanning, establishes first Latin American office to serve growing manufacturing and logistics sectors Asterisk (TSE:6522) PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 13:42 GMT

StrongMinds Report Details Work Treating Depression in African Prisons

Group therapy may be a key to reducing recidivism KAMPALA, UGANDA, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StrongMinds, a global non-profit that treats depression using layperson-led interpersonal group therapy (IPT-G), has released a new report …

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