The Federal Government has concluded plans to sell crude oil to the $15 billion Dangote Refinery in Naira. This is part of measures adopted to strengthen the currency and by extension the nation’s economy. The governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele, who visited, Saturday, to inspect the ongoing construction,
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Firms and individuals seeking to do business with Ministries Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government must scale a high barrier. The Government requires that they secure a “certificate of compliance” from no fewer than seven government agencies. Without those certificates, they cannot offer services. The mandatories are CAC certificate of
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A young Turkish woman suffering from a severe neurological disease which prevents much of her movement has written a book using only her eyes. Ozlem Ozalkan, 38, went to the hospital 13 years ago due to a loss of power in her hands and was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or
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So what are the life-changing trends that have been accelerated by the event that threatened the human species and life as we knew it? Starting a side hustle Businesses closing around us and the 24/7 news cycle of doom and gloom mean that having options that provide extra income beyond
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COVID-19 disruption has led to a greater reliance on technology, which is fuelling a sharp increase in demand for several roles across the technology sector, according to specialist recruitment firm Hays. James Milligan, global head of technology at Hays, says organisations have been forced to reprioritise their technology objectives and strategies
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Imperial researchers have designed a unique curved barrier which can protect people from the damaging effects of air pollution. With air pollution becoming an increasingly dangerous global health challenge, researchers are constantly working on innovating novel solutions to tackle these 21st century problems. At Imperial College London, researchers are using airflow
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning have moved from the backrooms of computer science into the mainstream. Their impact is being felt in everything - from how we shop through to finance markets and medical research, as well as the agriculture and manufacture industries. That's according to AI firm Appier, who has
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is often considered the key technology of the 21st century but many have yet to grasp the human-centered approach to AI which is crucial to unleashing its great potential to achieve beneficial outcomes. International collaboration based on shared principles among policymakers is needed to provide an enabling
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The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has open applications for the Women in Green Energy Ventures Accelerator Programme. The programme will give female-run green startups access to funding, mentorship and resources. The programme emanates from the Enterprise Creation for Women-Owned Enterprises in Green Energy. However, the initiative was introduced in 2020
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3D printing is a technology that’s forecast to change the world. Already several fortune 500 companies – such as Siemens, General Electric, and Boeing – have invested in it. 3D printing mimics regular paper printing where a computer-aided designed part is sent to a printer for direct manufacture. Technically, this involves
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