The Inspector General (IG) of Police has emphasized a transformative agenda for the police service and outlined the core strategies aimed at elevating police operations, enhancing service delivery, and fostering stronger ties with members of the public. Speaking Friday during the closing of National Police Service, County Commanders’ Strategic Leadership Course held at Police Leadership Academy, Ngong, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja highlighted the critical role of training in the transformation journey. “We are committed to ensuring our police stations become centers of excellence for operations and public service,” he said, noting that the journey demands a collective effort, continuous training, and a shared vision among all officers. The IG underscored several initiatives that are currently underway, including a strategic training programme where senior officers, including county police commanders, are at the forefront of efforts to revamp the police force. They are tasked with supervising divisions and ensuring the implementation of best practices across stations. Additionally, the IG announced the rollout of a digitalization of police station systems under digital transformation, an initiative that will enable citizens to report incidents from the comfort of their homes using smartphones. The system enhances efficiency by assigning cases through a centralized dashboard, reducing bureaucracy and fostering accountability. “Recognising the importance of officers’ well-being, the police service has prioritised mental health programmes that support mental health issues through collaborations with various stakeholders to ensure officers are psychologically fit and serve effectively,” he stated. Kanja noted an improvement in officers’ welfare, stating that plans to provide affordable housing within police stations and divisions are at advanced stages to benefit the police officers, adding that when officers have adequate housing and are well taken care of, they can better serve the public. “By leveraging innovation, we aim to eliminate inefficiencies and build trust between the police and the public,” he stated, expressing a firm commitment to rooting out corruption through the integration of technology and promising reforms that prioritise professionalism and accountability. He affirmed that a strategic plan launched recently provides a clear roadmap for achieving these goals since their vision is to transform the police service into a model of excellence that the public can depend on. The IG extended felicitations for the holiday season to the officers and their families as he acknowledges all the instructors and officers for their dedication and hard work adding that through collaboration, they will achieve the transformative vision.” Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Amin Mohamed noted that the five-week programme is designed to enhance the leadership and operational skills of officers within the National Police Service. He commended their perseverance throughout the training and acknowledged instructors for their commitment to sharing valuable knowledge and expertise. “I sincerely congratulate each and every graduate for the outstanding work you have accomplished in the field and during this programme,” he said, as he extended gratitude to the instructors. He urged graduates to apply the lessons learnt in their respective commands, emphasising the importance of adapting to an ever-changing environment. “I believe that now you are going back to your respective commands, the five-week stay here has enriched your policing skills and command skills. As you return to your commandos, make use of whatever you have learned and a shared experience as you collaborate,” he said. Amin stated that a strong focus was placed on professionalism and integrity hence commanders are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards, cautioning that once integrity is lost, it cannot be redeemed. By reflecting on the past misconduct within the service, he stressed that professionalism is crucial for maintaining the National Police Services reputation.A Nigerian billionaire’s firm is set to roll out the first AI-powered Radio station in Nigeria The new radio station will commence operations in January 2025, combining entertainment and e-commerce KongaFM will be a pioneer said station in Africa, combining artificial intelligence with entertainment PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! Legit.ng’s Pascal Oparada has reported on tech, energy, stocks, investment and the economy for over a decade. Nigeria is set for a historic launch of its first AI-powered radio station, marking a breakthrough initiative by Konga, an e-commerce company. The station is reportedly scheduled to begin operations in January 2025 and will be known as KongaFM. KongaFM to combine AI and entertainment The station is said to be the first in Africa to combine artificial intelligence with entertainment and commerce. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! According to reports, a source disclosed that KongaFM will be a pioneer platform to empower brands, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers to connect with unreached markets and change the e-commerce landscape. Read also Nigerian billionaire starts another building material business as cement price increases Leadership reports that the station will deliver non-stop music and a unique mix of entertainment and commercial opportunities. The platform's latest media push is part of its wider plans to disrupt conventional marketing communications and amplify consumer engagement across sectors such as FMCG and electronic and digital solutions. Company promises statement in January The move is reportedly set to ignite the FX market, influencing the pricing and availability of critical goods and commodities. It aligns with Konga’s history of innovation in the e-commerce sector. The company has not commented on the new move, although Konga Group CEO Nnamdi Ekeh promised an official statement in January. Konga was acquired by the Chairman of Zinox Technologies, Leo Stan Ekeh, merging with Yudala, a then-burgeoning e-commerce firm. Nigerian billionaire launches cable television Legit.ng earlier reported that KongTV, Africa's first 24-hour buyers and sellers television platform , launched in 2023. The television station launched on November 6, 2023, which coincided with the company's biggest sale of the year. Read also Nigerian entrepreneurs share N11m in TrendX’s Pitch2win competition The television station is designed to offer competitive pricing from sources including manufacturers, distributors, merchants, and resellers. 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Motorola Solutions Inc. stock rises Tuesday, outperforms marketNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far. The S&P 500 edged up by 2 points, or less than 0.1%, to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year. It’s climbed in 10 of the last 11 days and is on track for one of its best years since the turn of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 76 points, or 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.4% to its own record set a day earlier. AT&T rose 4.6% after it boosted its profit forecast for the year. It also announced a $10 billion plan to send cash to its investors by buying back its own stock, while saying it expects to authorize another $10 billion of repurchases in 2027. On the losing end of Wall Street was U.S. Steel, which fell 8%. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on social media that he would not let Japan’s Nippon Steel take over the iconic Pennsylvania steelmaker. Nippon Steel announced plans last December to buy the Pittsburgh-based steel producer for $14.1 billion in cash, raising concerns about what the transaction could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security. Earlier this year, President Joe Biden also came out against the acquisition. Tesla sank 1.6% after a judge in Delaware reaffirmed a previous ruling that the electric car maker must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package. The judge denied a request by attorneys for Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors to vacate her ruling earlier this year requiring the company to rescind the unprecedented pay package. All told, the S&P 500 rose 2.73 points to 6,049.88. The Dow fell 76.47 to 44,705.53, and the Nasdaq composite gained 76.96 to 19,480.91. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady after a report showed U.S. employers were advertising slightly more job openings at the end of October than a month earlier. Continued strength there would raise optimism that the economy could remain out of a recession that many investors had earlier worried was inevitable. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.23% from 4.20% from late Monday. Yields have seesawed since Election Day amid worries that Trump’s preferences for lower tax rates and bigger tariffs could spur higher inflation along with economic growth. But traders are still confident the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate again at its next meeting in two weeks. They’re betting on a nearly three-in-four chance of that, according to data from CME Group. Lower rates can give the economy more juice, but they can also give inflation more fuel. The key report this week that could guide the Fed’s next move will arrive on Friday. It’s the monthly jobs report , which will show how many workers U.S. employers hired and fired during November. It could be difficult to parse given how much storms and strikes distorted figures in October. Based on trading in the options market, Friday’s jobs report appears to be the biggest potential market mover until the Fed announces its next decision on interest rates Dec. 18, according to strategists at Barclays Capital. In financial markets abroad, the value of South Korea’s currency fell 1.1% against the U.S. dollar following a frenetic night where President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and then later said he’d lift it after lawmakers voted to reject military rule. Stocks of Korean companies that trade in the United States also fell, including a 1.6% drop for SK Telecom. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.9% to help lead global markets. Some analysts think Japanese stocks could end up benefiting from Trump’s threats to raise tariffs , including for goods coming from China . Trade relations between the U.S. and China took another step backward after China said it is banning exports to the U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. The counterpunch came swiftly after the U.S. Commerce Department expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips, chipmaking tools and software. The 140 companies newly included in the so-called “entity list” are nearly all based in China. In China, stock indexes rose 1% in Hong Kong and 0.4% in Shanghai amid unconfirmed reports that Chinese leaders would meet next week to discuss planning for the coming year. Investors are hoping it may bring fresh stimulus to help spur growth in the world’s second-largest economy. In France, the CAC 40 rose 0.3% amid continued worries about politics in Paris , where the government is battling over the budget. AP Business Writers Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed.
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Finest kitchens from Marbella via ItalyNearly 700 AI bills surfaced in state legislatures in 2024, addressing issues from safety standards to deepfake controls. Colorado passed comprehensive legislation, while California vetoed a key bill, reflecting varied strategies as states fill the regulatory gap left by stalled federal action. States Move to Shape AI Regulation Landscape in 2024, Report Finds The CCIA State Policy Center reports that state legislatures are taking an active role in artificial intelligence oversight. In 2024, AI-related bills were introduced in virtually every state, and several measures became law. The state-level momentum comes as Congress and federal agencies weigh national AI standards. California and Colorado exemplify different regulatory approaches: Colorado enacted comprehensive AI legislation through SB 205, though stakeholders expressed concerns about limited input opportunities. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1047, citing the need for more refined proposals, while signing other AI-related bills addressing digital replicas and deepfakes. State legislation largely addresses five areas: safety requirements for AI development, digital content watermarking, deepfake regulations, right of publicity protections and study commissions. The CCIA State Policy Center warns that overly broad state regulations could hamper technological advancement. “In the fast-evolving field of AI, it is important to find a balance in regulation in order ensure that rules are not so rigid as to hinder innovation,” the report states, noting particular concerns about appropriately assigning liability between AI developers, deployers and users. Looking ahead to 2025, Connecticut Senator Maroney plans to reintroduce comprehensive AI regulation that could become a model for other states. New York’s legislature is expected to consider bills on AI liability standards and synthetic media watermarking. The varied state approaches highlight the challenges of establishing AI oversight frameworks without unified federal standards. AI Policy Faces Uncertain Shift Ahead of 2025 The future of artificial intelligence regulation in the United States faces uncertainty ahead of potential leadership changes in Washington, according to a new analysis from Wharton School experts. While the Biden administration has emphasized safety protocols, Trump campaign advisers and donors favored reduced AI restrictions, Wharton legal studies professor Kevin Werbach told a recent panel. However, the campaign’s position remains complex, having both criticized big tech companies while opposing regulation. The insights emerged from Wharton’s recent “Policies That Work” panel examining AI governance. States aren’t waiting for federal clarity. Approximately 700 AI-related bills are under consideration nationwide, even as companies implement their voluntary safety measures to prevent discrimination and protect users. The technology’s soaring energy demands present immediate challenges. AI-related data centers currently consume triple the power of New York City, with usage expected to triple again by 2028. In response, Microsoft has partnered with Constellation Energy to revive Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island nuclear facility through a 20-year power agreement. Deepfake technology poses a particular threat to democratic stability, the experts warned. Their proposed solution includes mandatory education, with students learning to create deepfakes to understand the technology’s capabilities better. While the European Union moves forward with comprehensive regulations, U.S. policy remains at a crossroads, creating an uncertain environment for industry leaders and innovators. Healthcare AI Needs Smart Regulation, New Report Warns A new report from Paragon Health Institute warns that overregulation of artificial intelligence in healthcare could stifle innovations that save lives while calling for targeted oversight that prioritizes patient safety. The report comes as state legislatures have dramatically ramped up AI-related bills, with nearly 700 proposals in 2024 compared to 191 in 2023. “An awareness of AI among policymakers has, at times, substituted for a meaningful understanding of its operations,” said Kev Coleman, visiting research fellow at Paragon. “When coupled with the dystopian AI predictions occasionally in the press, this situation risks mis-regulation that can not only increase technology costs but reduce the very medical advances policymakers desire from AI.” The report recommends that regulators distinguish between different AI systems rather than treat them uniformly. For example, AI used for back-office medical supply purchasing carries much lower risk than patient-facing diagnostic applications. The study also emphasizes that the FDA’s existing framework for evaluating medical devices provides a strong foundation for AI oversight. Rather than creating new regulatory bodies, the report suggests leveraging existing healthcare agencies’ expertise. Key recommendations include providing economic pathways for AI systems to get updated approvals as they improve over time and ensuring regulations don’t duplicate existing protections under HIPAA and other laws.Versarien plc ( LON:VRS – Get Free Report )’s stock price traded up 20.7% during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as GBX 0.04 ($0.00) and last traded at GBX 0.04 ($0.00). 19,739,918 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 63% from the average session volume of 53,103,016 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 0.03 ($0.00). Versarien Price Performance The company has a quick ratio of 1.67, a current ratio of 1.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 655.61. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is GBX 0.03 and its 200 day moving average price is GBX 0.06. The firm has a market cap of £768,900.00, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.83 and a beta of 1.13. Versarien Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Versarien plc provides engineering solutions for various industry sectors in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North America, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Technology Business and Mature Business. It offers Nanene, a few-layer graphene; Polygrene, a graphene enhanced polymer; Hexotene, a few-layer hexagonal boron nitride nano-platelet powder; and graphene-based nanomaterials for energy storage devices, as well as a range of electrically conductive graphene inks for various printing processes, substrates, and applications under the Graphinks name. 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US president-elect Donald Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st US state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a Canadian minister who attended their recent dinner said Tuesday. Fox News reported that Trump made the comment in response to Trudeau raising concerns that Trump’s threatened tariffs on Canada would damage Canada’s economy. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who attended the Friday dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, said Trump’s comments were in jest. “The president was telling jokes. The president was teasing us. It was, of course, on that issue, in no way a serious comment,” LeBlanc told reporters in Ottawa. LeBlanc described it as a three-hour social evening at the president’s residence in Florida on a long weekend of American Thanksgiving. “The conversation was going to be lighthearted,” he said. He called the relations warm and cordial and said the fact that “the president is able to joke like that for us” indicates good relations.Title: MicroStrategy Inc. Provides Updates on Recent Bitcoin Holdings and ATM Transactions
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The ever-changing landscape of cryptocurrency has made investors always on the lookout for potential returns. While Dogecoin (DOGE) has seen an interest boost, it still needs to determine whether it will cross $2 anytime soon. As the goal is to turn a $500 deposit into $7,500, a 15x increment of the initial investment, new and fundamentally sound cryptocurrencies must be identified well before DOGE crosses this threshold. Two such worth mentioning are Rexas Finance (RXS) and Stellar (XLM). Rexas Finance (RXS): Tokenized Asset Management Reimagined Rexas Finance is not just another entry into the cryptocurrency world but a complete transformation of the asset world. Owning portions of high-valued assets such as real estate and art pieces commodities via tokens will create a lower barrier to entry for many people while enhancing ownership of the assets at the same time. This innovation again increases market and investment opportunities for people worldwide. Rexas Finance's unique outlook has given the company a competitive edge, which has led to comparisons to Solana and Ethereum. In fact, some critics have even dubbed RXS's capabilities' The Solana Killer', as they may exceed and capture good traction in the market. Game-Changing Aspects Of RXS's Growth Rexas Finance is uniquely positioned by an array of features that automate the tokenization process and the tokens' issues. As such, these barriers to adoption are removed. The features include: Rexas Token Builder: A no-coding approach enables users to tokenize tangible assets without any technical knowledge, making it faster to enter the market. Rexas Launchpad: This is a tool for raising funds through the security of tokenized assets. In most cases, the asset owners raise the funds from a global pool of investors. AI-Powered Security: These smart contracts are monitored and secured automatically using artificial intelligence, thus protecting user assets from potential risks. Unprecedented Presale Success and Investor Enthusiasm There is a strong and positive feeling among the investors going into RXS. Rexas Finance, in its presales, has achieved tremendous feats, as seen in stage 10, quickly selling out to garner $30,738,031 and selling out a total of 364,084,594 tokens out of the 380,000,000 total supply. Such overwhelming demand among investors clearly accentuates the trust in the marketplace that RXS will transform conventional asset management systems. Investors Expect Opportunities For Unprecedented Growth Will Arise The prospects of RXS are appealing. Market analysts target $10 for the token by the beginning of 2025, an increase of over 150x its current presale price of $0.15. Such forward-looking statements expose RXS as a good investment choice compared to more mature and developed cryptocurrencies that have no particular viable room for growth. Stellar (XLM): Facilitating Seamless Cross-Border Transactions Stellar enables people to send and receive payments worldwide with a very low conversion rate. It appears to provide a method for receiving and sending funds while encouraging the growth of more financial networks. Presently, the current price of XLM is $0.42, its market value is $12.7 billion, and its market cap is over $30 billion. These measures mean Stellar's potential goes far beyond relying on financial institutions for its development and structure, allowing the banking ecosystem to integrate with systems built upon the cornerstone of blockchain technologies. According to expert predictions, demand for XLM's growth is likely to be driven by the necessity for XLM as a cross-border payment solution. Conclusion Despite several proponents' statements that Dogecoin may still reach $2, Stellar (XLM) and Rexas Finance (RXS) are undoubtedly more favorable for individuals seeking higher profits. More importantly, as for investors looking for the next big thing in the Cryptocurrency market, Rexas Finance is worth investigating. Its coveted position in the crypto space is due to its all-round approach to tokenizing real-world assets, offering a variety of selling features with a high level of security. Given the current buy rush on the first ten presale stages and analysts' forecasts of better times to come, investing in RXS could be interesting right now. Website: https://rexas.com Win $1 Million Giveaway: https://bit.ly/Rexas1M Whitepaper: https://rexas.com/rexas-whitepaper.pdf Twitter/X: https://x.com/rexasfinance Telegram: https://t.me/rexasfinance Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp _____________ Disclaimer: Analytics Insight does not provide financial advice or guidance. 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WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray told the bureau workforce Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would step down “after weeks of careful thought,” three years short of the completion of a 10-year term marked by high-profile and politically charged investigations, including that those led to two separate indictments of Trump last year. Wray’s intended resignation is not unexpected considering that Trump settled on Patel to be director and repeatedly aired his ire at Wray. By stepping down rather than waiting to be fired, Wray is trying to avert a collision with the new Trump administration that he said would have further entangled the FBI “deeper into the fray.” Wray was put in the job by Trump and began the 10-year term — a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations — in 2017, after Trump fired then-FBI Director James Comey. Get local news delivered to your inbox!