The Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, announced that the government has started converting railway locomotive engines from diesel to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Speaking on Monday at the Idu National Railway Station in Abuja, Sa’idu emphasized the government's aim to significantly cut maintenance costs and promote a cleaner environment by reducing
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The tech industry, long known for its rigid structures and corporate environments, is undergoing a significant cultural shift toward greater informality. This trend is reshaping workplaces, communication styles, and employee expectations across the sector. The Rise of Casual Work Environments One of the most noticeable changes is the move towards more relaxed
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The thought of building a tech startup can be as exhilarating as frightening. There are many unknowns and plenty of twists and turns to keep founders on their toes. Then there are the odds, which do not favor the founders. According to HubSpot, an estimated 90% of startups end up failing
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In a move to engender technology- based economic growth and diversification, the the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the World Bank and World Trade Organisation are set to partner to implement the presidential priority areas of reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth as well as accelerating diversification through
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The Co-founder and CEO of Emergency Response Africa, Folake Owodunni, speaks about the role of women tech startups and how the healthcare technology company is changing the way medical emergencies are managed in Africa. What are the key ingredients of success that women tech startups need? Resilience and community are critical for
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A new report from the Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI), co-authored by scientists from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and the University of Maryland, outlines how policy changes in power, energy, buildings, and more could help slow the rise in global temperatures. The team used the Global Change Analysis Model
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China has just connected what it believes to be the world’s biggest solar power plant to the grid in northwestern Xinjiang. The plant covers an area of 200,000 acres and is reported to have an output of 6.09 billion kWh annually. The new plant is in the deserts near the region’s
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Modern businesses require resilient wireless networks to keep pace with evolving work models and fluctuating office attendance. Wireless site surveys are key to designing infrastructures that are not only robust and reliable but also tailored to meet today’s variable connectivity demands for efficient and seamless operations. The Growing Need for Wireless Site Surveys Dynamic
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A new study by researchers from University College London (UCL) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) finds that there is “no room for new fossil fuel projects in a 1.5°C-aligned world”. At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in late 2023, 198 governments officially recognised the
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In response to the escalating demand for sustainable transportation solutions, researchers from the National Institute of Technology Silchar have developed a scheduling system for electric vehicles (EVs) that enhances power grid efficiency and accommodates the growing influx of solar energy. This advanced system, outlined in a recent study by Pritam
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