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ABUJA – Nigerian-born scientist Michael Uzu has made significant strides in renewable energy and materials engineering through his work on titanium dioxide (TiO₂), a crucial material utilised in solar energy, batteries, and electronics. Uzu’s research aims to enhance the way TiO₂ absorbs light and separates charges, potentially leading to more efficient energy solutions. In a terse …
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has escalated its confrontation with MultiChoice Nigeria, initiating formal legal proceedings against the pay-TV giant and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe. This move comes in response to MultiChoice’s defiance of regulatory orders, specifically its implementation of a controversial price increase despite an ongoing FCCPC inquiry. The …
Alibaba shares surged more than seven percent in Hong Kong trade on Thursday after the Chinese tech giant launched an artificial intelligence model it says can compete with DeepSeek, this year’s surprise tech star. Investors have been riding high on China’s AI capabilities since January, when DeepSeek unveiled a state-of-the-art chatbot seemingly at a fraction …
Dr. Pius Apere, an Actuarial Scientist and Chartered Insurer, who is also Chairman/CEO, Achor Actuarial Services Limited, has warned that the directive by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, that all life insurance companies must have, at least, one qualified actuary will exacerbate the shortage of actuaries in the country. A recent circular from NAICOM on annuity underwriting effective …
Following a record peak electricity generation of 5,801.84 Megawatts achieved last week, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the proposed tariff increase will push available generation capacity to about 7,000MW. Adelabu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communication, Bolaji Tunji, explained that the regularization of tariffs will play a critical role …
The UK government has confirmed a five-year extension of its Seasonal Worker Visa Scheme, allowing farmers and food producers to continue hiring foreign workers on short-term contracts. Initially set to conclude in 2021, the scheme was previously extended at the request of the National Farmers Union (NFU) until 2024. Under the revised framework, seasonal workers can stay …
European nationals can apply for a digital travel permit to enter the UK starting from Wednesday, in the latest step taken by Britain to digitise its borders. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme — similar to the ESTA system in the United States — will be mandatory for European visitors from April, following its roll-out …
Experts in the renewable energy sector have revealed that 60 percent of solar products in Nigeria fail to meet quality standards, posing a significant threat to the country’s transition to clean energy. A solar energy specialist, Engr. Chinedu Okwaraoka, stated that over 60 percent of solar products imported into Nigeria do not meet international quality …
Meta on Thursday said it had laid off 20 workers for leaking information to the media, as the social media giant faces pressure over the recent political shift of its boss Mark Zuckerberg towards US President Donald Trump. “We tell employees when they join the company, and we offer periodic reminders, that it is against …
A report by the Global Partnership for Education, GPE, under the auspices of the World Bank, has noted that well-designed technology initiatives, managed and implemented by qualified and caring educators, can significantly enhance educational opportunities for both teachers and students and help tackle the ongoing global teaching crisis. Read Also: APC NEC: Buhari, Osinbajo, Amaechi absent as …