Google has announced the opening of applications for its Hustle Academy SMB Fund. It stated that the N75m equity-free fund, which was dedicated to Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Businesses, would offer N5m to 15 Nigerian small business owners. In a statement, the firm noted that small businesses form the backbone of the
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Study finds climate policy alone cannot meaningfully reduce racial/economic disparities in air pollution exposure. Decarbonization of national economies will be key to achieving global net-zero emissions by 2050, a major stepping stone to the Paris Agreement’s long-term goal of keeping global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius (and ideally 1.5 C),
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MIT engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids salt-clogging issues of other designs. Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely passive device that is inspired by the ocean, and powered by the sun. In a paper appearing today in the
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Archaeologists have uncovered new treasures from Heracleion, the 'lost' Egyptian city that sunk into the Mediterranean Sea over 1,000 years ago. The 'precious' new finds, shared by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio, include gold jewellery, silver dishes and an odd pouring device shaped like a duck. There's also a Djed – a pillar-like symbol
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You will already know the importance of getting beauty sleep. But scientists now say getting a good night's rest won't just make you prettier — it has anti-ageing effects, too. Researchers in the US, who tracked the sleeping habits of more than 6,000 people, claim those who stuck to a consistent sleeping
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New global cybersecurity research by Rackspace Technology, conducted in association with Microsoft, finds that artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly critical role in driving organisations' security postures and their need for investment in cybersecurity. When asked how AI is influencing their organisations security posture, 72% of survey respondents in the
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Globacom has introduced Glo Prime, a new suite of call and data packages designed to keep businesses connected and operational. In a statement, the telecom operator said the packages catered to high-value clients, offering exceptional value and flexibility. It noted that the launch emphasised the network’s commitment to giving its clients the
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The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, demanding immediate action on critical issues affecting the power sector, including non-payment of 16 months arrears, refusal to issue prepaid meters to Nigerians among others. The Acting General Secretary of NUEE, Dominic
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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s admission that it missed its August target date to commence production because it could not get crude oil from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited reflects how Nigeria’s oil industry is being grossly mismanaged. In an interview with S&P Global Commodity Insights, an Executive Director of
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The report by the Nigerian Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, stating that Nigeria recorded a loss of over $22.9 billion to gas flaring between 2011 and 2021 should worry the relevant authorities. President Bola Tinubu, who has retained the Petroleum Resources Ministry portfolio, should implement policies to ensure that
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