The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), of the United Nations, says Nigeria and the rest of Africa have the lowest 5G coverage rate in the world at only 6 per cent as of December 2023. This is in part due to the continued importance of older mobile technologies in Africa, such as
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Expectations that the Port Harcourt Refinery Company would come on stream by December, as promised by the Federal Government, have again been dashed. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, had indicated the “mechanical completion” of repairs and promised that the refinery would resume operations by the end
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The Federal Government has banned 18 foreign universities operating in Nigeria, describing them as “degree mills,’’ warning Nigerians to avoid enrolling in such institutions. The directive affected five universities from the United States, six from the United Kingdom, and three Ghanaian tertiary institutions. Announcing the ban in a statement published on its
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Different techniques to secure digital devices and networks have been implemented by stakeholders in the digital world. To avoid unauthorized cyber access users can be exposed to, authentication forms such as username and password to verify a user's claim of identity are used, which is the most common form of
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The next-generation firewall market is anticipated to show healthy growth at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.48% for the forecast period between 2021 and 2028, according to a recent study by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence. This growth is primarily driven by the surge in cyber attacks globally. As these incidents
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has declared that 2024 might not be a positive year for the Nigerian manufacturing sector, at least in the first half of the year. The declaration was contained in its “Manufacturing Sector Outlook for 2024,” released yesterday by the Director General of MAN, Mr. Segun
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Electromobility – also known as e-mobility - is the principle of using electric propulsion for a wide range of transportation types An increasing number of electric cars are being sold, consequently raising the quantity of produced electric motors. At the end of their useful life, these electric motors are shredded and
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Good news: There are usually 8,760 hours in a year. In 2024, there will be 8,784 hours—that means you'll get an extra 24 hours. How do you ensure that bonus time—and all time—are spent more wisely? To help offer some practical tips to make 2024 your most productive year ever, I
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A recent study claims that almost half of all British teenagers view themselves as addicted to social media, reigniting debates on the impact of online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter on younger users. The Guardian reports that The Millennium Cohort study, spearheaded by Dr. Amy Orben’s team at the
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In architectural preservation, brick repointing emerges as a meticulous craft that goes beyond mere restoration—it is a testament to the commitment to preserving the essence of historic structures. As the mortar between bricks naturally deteriorates over time, brick repointing becomes crucial in maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of brickwork. Understanding Brick
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