Scientists at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Professor Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug and postdoctoral fellow Wolf Ludwig Kuhn are raising concerns about an under-recognized environmental impact of hydropower: decompression sickness in fish and other aquatic organisms. Their research shows that water released from hydropower plants can become supersaturated
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that the widespread use of smartphones, computers and internet-based services in daily life has significantly increased exposure to risks such as phishing, online scams, malware and identity theft. It warned that cybercriminals often take advantage of human mistakes, noting that a single careless click could lead
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Scientists have found a way to push zinc–bromine flow batteries to the next level. By trapping corrosive bromine with a simple molecular scavenger, they were able to remove a major barrier to the performance and lifespan of flow batteries. By adding a sodium sulfamate (SANa) scavenger to the electrolyte, the researchers were able
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The Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has issued a stark warning regarding the future of Nigerian aviation, stating that a new wave of taxes and levies could see domestic ticket prices soar to ₦1 million and force major carriers out of business within months. Speaking on ARISE NEWS
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In a strategic move to fast-track Nigeria’s economic growth through innovation, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh held a high-level engagement with renowned industrialist and Founder of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, Prince Arthur Eze, focused on the commercialization of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) research outputs. Speaking in
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Communication and marketing analytics expert, Chinyere Agbasiere, has noted that AI adoption can enhance workplace performance by reshaping skills, driving efficiency and preparing employees for an AI-enabled economy. Speaking with The Guardian recently, she stated that AI adoption is transforming workplace skills and emphasises continuous learning, strategic planning and ethical implementation to boost
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Cement absorbs and stores millions of tons carbon dioxide from the air over the lifetime of urban buildings and infrastructure, scientists have calculated. Cement is one of the key components of concrete, the most widely used manufactured material on earth, but it comes with a massive environmental cost. The production of
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It started with a whisper in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly, where Hon. Olufemi Bamisile expressed visible shock at the ownership structures of the fintech giants currently dominating our economy. Then, it exploded onto our phone screens via a viral TikTok video by @iswellthecapitalist, stating the obvious but
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MIT researchers found a way to predict how efficiently materials can transport protons in clean energy devices and other advanced technologies. A number of advanced energy technologies — including fuel cells, electrolyzers, and an emerging class of low-power electronics — use protons as the key charge carrier. Whether or not these
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Nigeria must urgently shift from reliance on crude oil to fully utilize its extensive maritime resources if it wants to achieve sustainable growth, improve public health, and create millions of jobs, maritime experts have stated. At the National Blue Economy Summit in Port Harcourt, stakeholders cautioned that decades of oil-dependent development
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