A Nigerian United States-based expert in Automotive Cybersecurity, Engr. Sunday Aluko has raised the alarm on a growing global threat: hackers stealing cars using just a phone camera. Aluko, leveraging his expertise in the automotive industry, emphasized the urgent need for car manufacturers and owners to adopt robust cybersecurity measures to
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries, but it’s also creating significant challenges for power grids across the U.S. The rapid rise of AI data centers is consuming enormous amounts of electricity, disrupting the flow of power, and causing issues for millions of Americans. A report by Bloomberg reveals how these facilities
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Embracing The Future With AI Agents: Explore the transformative impact of AI agents across various sectors, their benefits, challenges, and the ethical considerations shaping our future. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved, introducing AI agents that perform tasks requiring human intelligence. These agents are revolutionizing industries by enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and
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In 2024, Nigeria recorded several incidents of mine collapses, where scores of miners were trapped in pits. Many sustained severe injuries or lost their lives, while others were fortunate to be rescued. In the second half of the year, three major incidents were reported in Niger, Adamawa, and Plateau states. In June, 30 miners were
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Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing down – and at times reversing – climate commitments in a shift that they are likely to stick with in 2025. The retrenchment by oil majors comes after governments around the world slowed
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The Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama has reiterated that the commission is committed to promoting innovation, and fostering collaboration to position commodities exchanges as vital drivers of economic growth, job creation, poverty alleviation and engines of national development. Agama, who stated this while speaking at a
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order transferring regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Ogun to the state’s electricity regulatory commission. In a statement on Monday, Sanusi Garba, NERCs’s chairman, said the directive would take effect immediately. According to the statement, the Electricity Act of 2023 mandates states
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The year 2024 will be remembered as a tapestry of triumphs and challenges for the energy sector. While the upstream industry saw notable progress, it fell short of its targets. In contrast, the downstream sector struggled, burdened by inadequate infrastructure, pipeline vandalism and rising petroleum costs, which continued to drain the wallets of
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A lecturer at Bayero University Kano, Prof Adetokunbo Adebola, has urged youths to only go for courses that will make them self-reliant after graduation. This, he said, was necessary if they would avoid being jobless after graduation. Adebola, who was a guest speaker at the 2024 Odide day cultural ceremony organised by
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Sugar in concrete is a fascinating topic that has intrigued researchers and construction professionals alike. Concrete, a cornerstone material in construction, requires a precise balance of ingredients to achieve its desired properties. Among the myriad factors influencing concrete strength, the addition of sugar has sparked intrigue due to its unexpected effects
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