Microplastics are harming the Earth in more ways than we know. Scientists have discovered that these tiny plastic particles are not just contributing to pollution—they may also be driving the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. Researchers at Boston University found that bacteria exposed to microplastics developed resistance to life-saving antibiotics. This poses a
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The federal government has inaugurated a 12million cubic feet gas extraction plant and 20 megawatts gas power plant in Otakikpo, Ikuru, in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Inaugurating the project yesterday, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, disclosed that the plants were built by Otakikpo
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Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act of 2010 mandates that companies in the oil and gas sector prioritize locally sourced goods, services, and manpower. The goal is to boost Nigerian participation, develop local capacity, and create jobs. The Nigeria Local Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) monitors compliance. The
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its petrol loading cost from N825 per litre to N815 per litre. With the new price introduced on Thursday, many marketers are now bypassing private depots to source fuel directly from the refinery. The N10 reduction is expected to pressure private depot owners into lowering their prices
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The Federal Government has approved a modular refinery for Abia State. Disclosing this in Ukwa West Local Government Area on the occasion of the official flag-off of the reconstruction of the 11.1km Obehie – Umudobia – Owaza road, the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, said the modular refinery will be
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Harnessing moisture from the air, researchers at Northwestern University have unveiled a groundbreaking approach to tackling the persistent issue of plastic waste, specifically focusing on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics, a primary contributor to global plastic pollution. Through a novel, non-toxic process, the team has developed a method that not only
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A research team at University of Limerick has developed a groundbreaking new method of producing carbon fibre while drastically reducing its energy footprint. Researchers at UL are leading a project that has developed a new method of producing carbon fibre, a high-cost light weight material used in sectors such as aerospace,
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Energy transition is perceived in many quarters to mean an end to fossil fuel. While many have argued that oil will ‘peak’ by 2050, others say it’ll continue to play a very significant role in industrialisation across the globe. Energy transition refers to a significant shift in the global energy sector
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The Dangote Group has embraced technology to enhance efficiency across its operations, reinforcing its position as Africa’s leading conglomerate. According to a statement, the Senior Advisor to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Abdurrahman, speaking at the 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair, said the company’s digitisation drive has significantly improved its
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Nigeria, a nation rich in natural resources, is missing out on a lucrative $3.7 billion global rare earth metals boom as it fails to capitalise on the vast untapped reserves of these critical minerals. Fortune Business Insights found that the global rare earth elements market grew from $3.39 billion in 2023
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