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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Imagine snapping a photo where every detail, near and far, is perfectly sharp—from the flower petal right in front of you to the distant trees on the horizon. For over a century, camera designers have dreamed of achieving that level of clarity. In a breakthrough that could transform photography, microscopy, and
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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, says Nigeria and Africa must pursue energy transition based on national realities. Ekpo said this on Wednesday during a ministerial panel session on “Global Shifts: Navigating an Era of Diverging Priorities” at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition
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The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the sustainable use of Nigeria’s natural resources as a pathway to achieving environmental protection, economic empowerment, and poverty reduction. Speaking during the flag-off of a week-long training for members of the Oban community in Cross River State, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal,
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South Africa’s business leaders, technology experts, and SAP partners gathered in Johannesburg examine how cloud, data, and artificial intelligence innovations are transforming enterprises and creating new growth opportunities. Managing Director, Southern Africa at SAP, Nazia Pillay, said in a statement that South African organisations were at a turning point. “The convergence of
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In the digital age, efforts to protect sensitive data against sophisticated attacks is a central priority for all organisations. However, whether on-premises, cloud-based or part of a hybrid installation, securing data centres from cross-practice threats can be uniquely challenging. Site-specific and comprehensive best practices spanning both physical and cybersecurity practices must
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The first high-speed marine engine that runs entirely on methanol has been demonstrated in initial bench tests at Rolls-Royce. Following six years in development, this bench test was a milestone, according to Denise Kurtulus, head of marine business at Rolls-Royce, who said: “We've proven that CO2-free marine propulsion with combustion engines
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New research shows attention lapses due to sleep deprivation coincide with a flushing of fluid from the brain — a process that normally occurs during sleep. Nearly everyone has experienced it: After a night of poor sleep, you don’t feel as alert as you should. Your brain might seem foggy, and
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