Older buildings let thousands of dollars-worth of energy go to waste each year through leaky roofs, old windows, and insufficient insulation. But even as building owners face mounting pressure to comply with stricter energy codes, making smart decisions about how to invest in efficiency is a major challenge. Lamarr.AI, born in
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday moved to attract additional investment in the oil and gas sector, with the announcement of the commencement of the 2025 licensing round from December 1, 2025. Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of the NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, made the announcement at the NUPRC’s ‘Project 1MMBOPD’
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Inflation is often seen as an economic villain. It erodes purchasing power, drives up living costs, and strains household budgets. In Nigeria, where inflation has hovered at double-digit levels for several years, the pain is visible across every market, from food stalls to fuel stations. Yet, amid these pressures, some
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Licensed telecom operators in Nigeria have rejected vesting broad regulatory powers in the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), saying putting all regulatory powers on an agency will erode investors’ confidence. The telcos, who made their position known during the public hearing on National Digital Economy and E-governance Bill 2025 hosted
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The 12 edition of the Nigeria Energy Exhibition ended recently in Lagos, with a renewed call by participants for increased investments and partnerships across the country’s power value chain. Group Director, Energy Portfolio, Informa Markets, Mark Ring, spoke about the summit’s growing influence as a platform that connects global and
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The government of Denmark has pledged its continued support for Nigeria’s maritime sector development while seeking to explore new areas of economic partnerships. This was disclosed by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jens Ole Bach Jansen, during his recent visit to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
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Stakeholders have stated that Nigeria lags behind other African countries in digital economy advancement, with countries such as Rwanda, Morocco, South Africa, Botswana, and Kenya leading the continent’s map. Notwithstanding the setback, they noted that the digital economy holds so much potential for Nigeria if properly harnessed. Giving the hint, they said there
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The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with state governments in Nigeria’s South-South region to develop four new deep-sea ports, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed. The upcoming ports will be located at: Agge (Bayelsa State) Ibom (Akwa Ibom State) Bakassi (Cross River State) Bonny
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The local organising committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), in collaboration with Baze University, Abuja, has highlighted strategies to connect the unconnected in order to boost digital inclusion across the globe. The strategies were highlighted recently when the local organising committee of the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected
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Researchers have managed to modify a class of proteins to give them the ability to transport and store electricity. These proteins can be used to create sustainable, efficient and biocompatible conducting materials. These materials are highly stable and easy to process, which means they can be incorporated into industrial processes. The
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