Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive (EVC/CE) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that 119 million subscribers now access the Internet in Nigeria as at April 2019. He made the declaration to emphasize that broadband services are transforming the way and manner people live, work
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''Oceaneering Introduces Inspection System Management For Personnel. Oceaneering International has introduced the Inform Inspect digital asset inspection system, designed to streamline non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection management. The tablet-based technology is said to allow technicians, supervisors, and managers to provide seamless, full-scope inspection – from planning to review – via standardized
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The panel set up by the Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, to probe what led to the partial collapse of the institution’s seven-story library under construction, has submitted its report. The 40-page report has recommended termination of the contract with the contractor – Dutum Company Limited (DCL). It
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The federal government has ordered the disconnection of three electricity distribution companies from the national grid over “non-compliance with the conditions of market rules”. The Discos were alleged to be owing the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) N231 billion energy service debt. In notices issued by the Market Operator (MO), an arm
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It changes colour, heats up, squeezes or vibrates in response to the wearer's arousal levels A smart wristband that can tell what sort of mood you are in has been unveiled by British scientists. It changes colour, heats up, squeezes or vibrates in response to the wearer's arousal levels, and it is
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As the relentless march of technology continues unabated, robots have grown more and more complex. They’re capable of mimicking humans with increasing accuracy, but there are still a few things that set us apart from our mechanical creations. Sure, robots can touch, see and hear, but what about taste? A team
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National Petroleum Construction Co. (NPCC) has completed construction of the new 32,000-metric ton (35,274-ton) Umm Lulu gas treatment platform (ULGTP) for ADNOC. This was part of an EPC contract awarded to the NPCC/TechnipFMC consortium for the Umm Lulu Package 2 full field development (process facilities). The ULGTP will mainly handle gas including
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Ofcom said the "text-to-switch" process will make it quicker and easier for people to leave their mobile network Mobile phone users in the UK will be able to switch provider by sending a text message from Monday, under new regulator rules. Currently, people wanting to switch mobile operator and keep their phone
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Avoid getting caught in the rush hour crush with Google's "crowdedness predictions" Anyone who lives in a busy city knows that unexpected delays and overcrowded vehicles can easily ruin your day. Now Google is hoping to relieve some of the pressure with a new feature in Google Maps called "crowdedness predictions". As the
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Apple's British chief design officer Sir Jonathan Ive, better known as Jony Ive, is breaking out on his own after nearly 30 years at the company. Sir Jony announced his plans to start his own design company called LoveFrom on Thursday - and it says it will count Apple among its
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