A waterproof headscarf has been created which protects the hair of black and minority ethnic (BAME) people when swimming. Many individuals with afro hair avoid swimming as it can significantly damage hair and requires a painstaking aftercare procedure. Danielle Obe, a 38-year-old management consultant from London, came up with the idea for
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Four critical roles for digitalizing the Utility of the Future, and why they should matter to you… Last month, TMG published a piece entitled Ushering in the Decade of Digital, in which we outlined 10 themes shaping the next decade of digitalization for Utilities. Since then, I've had an opportunity to continue
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Despite differences in system architecture, regulation and technology adoption, a global community of electricity distribution operators can leverage knowledge, innovation and lessons learned to deliver a better energy future, say EY’s Serge Colle and Dana Hanson The trends towards decarbonisation, digitisation, decentralisation and electrification are gathering momentum. Globally, this means that
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In a first, US researchers have used artificial intelligence to identify a strong new antibiotic capable of killing several drug-resistant bacteria. Antibiotics have been a cornerstone of modern medicine since the discovery of penicillin, but their effectiveness has seriously diminished in recent years as overuse has led to bacteria becoming resistant. The
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When I signed my family up for our cellphone plan, I thought it contained more than enough data for us. How could any person possibly go over 5 gigabytes in one month? Then I got a notification saying one of our lines was over the limit, and I would need to
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As night falls in London, Georgina Rowlands and Anna Hart start applying makeup. Instead of lipstick and eyeliner, they’re covering their faces with geometric shapes. Rowlands has long narrow blue triangles and thin white rectangles criss-crossing her face. Hart has a collection of red, orange and white angular shapes on hers. They’re
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President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved a total number of 65 radio FM and digital television licenses across various sectors in the country. Top among the beneficiaries are the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp who acquired radio FM broadcasting license each, the Nigeria Customs Service, with
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Dangote Industries Limited said on Sunday that its subsea gas pipeline project would unlock significant gas supply for industrial activities and reduce flaring in Nigeria. The pipeline project is part of Dangote’s multibillion-dollar gas pipeline, fertiliser, petrochemicals and refinery projects, according to a statement issued by the company. The company said the
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Ran Feit, Israeli cyber security expert based in Nigeria, has revealed how Boko Haram and other insurgents all over the world are now attacking government agencies through their porous cyber security. Feit, however, urged the Nigerian government to begin to set aside budget to protect it Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
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Around the world, most digital platforms present a tough puzzle for regulators, especially how to incorporate them into existing legislation, but in most cases, regulators eventually catch up. Some experts around the world easily point to digital companies like Uber or Bolt (Taxify) as examples of this puzzle. Both are transport
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