Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to prioritise the development of the Niger Delta and Ijaw riverine communities in Rivers. The IYC President, Peter Timothy Igbifa, in a statement to congratulate the duo on their inauguration, also canvassed massive youth empowerment in the… Read More »
J.J. Watt will go down as one of the best pass rushers of all time, but even he had his fair share of rough experiences on the gridiron. In his prime, Watt was a menace. In his second, fourth and fifth years in the NFL, he was the Defensive Player of the Year. However, he… Read More »
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have developed a novel thermal desalination system which can work using solar energy. The researchers claimed that the unit is energy-efficient, cost-effective and portable, making it convenient to set it up in areas with limited access to continuous electricity. The aim of the research is to… Read More »
Executive Director of Agricultural Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Dr. Olufemi Oladunni, yesterday, said Nigeria could reach its full potential if constant training and re-training of its agricultural officials are dutifully carried out. Oladinni said this during the commissioning of North West Regional Office of the institute, in Kaduna, by the Minister of Agriculture and… Read More »
NASA has granted a contract to Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin to develop a lunar lander to take astronauts to the moon. Bezos’ company will work for the success of NASA’s Artemis mission which aims to explore the moon much more than ever before, uncovering more scientific discoveries, and preparing for future astronaut missions… Read More »
Long gone are the days of an NFL team drafting a quarterback early in the first round and letting him sit on the bench as they slowly develop. Franchises expect a young quarterback to immediately take the starting reins and be successful. But a large portion of their success depends on the roster around them… Read More »
Okon Bassey in Uyo The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs yesterday regretted that efforts to bring development to the Niger Delta region were still threatened by increasing violent agitations and general insecurity that have made the region volatile and unattractive to investors despite its huge potentials. “Businesses are being shut on certain days in some states,… Read More »
Published By: Mayank Gupta Last Updated: May 08, 2023, 16:17 IST BYD Seagull EV (Photo: Reuters) According to a Vietnamese government statement citing the company’s chair, BYD plans to expand into electric vehicles manufacturing and assembly Chinese automaker BYD Co. (002594.SZ) plans to expand into electric vehicles manufacturing and assembly in Vietnam, according to a… Read More »
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has disclosed that the Federal Government has approved a nationwide blockchain policy. Pantami said this on Wednesday, stating that the policy was passed after consultations with stakeholders, comprising 56 institutions and figures. The approval will lead to the integration of Nigeria’s economy with blockchain technology, “Nigeria… Read More »
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Last Updated: May 03, 2023, 00:34 IST MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. (File photo/ANI) Bagchi said that India would urge USCIRF to desist from such efforts and develop a better understanding of India The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday rejected the “biased and motivated” comments made by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) about India… Read More »
NEW DELHI: With an aim to cut delays in transmission of messages within the institutes’s closed group, the AIIMS authorities have decided to establish an internal message communication application-based system, which incidentally will also have the capability to restrict personal use of mobile phones during working hours. In an official communication, the director stated that… Read More »
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has declared that Nigeria lacks the technological capability to develop and produce military equipment for the sustainable development of the country. This was even as the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) has declared that its members have a role to play towards the security of lives and… Read More »
Nagpur’s iconic theatre group Stagecraft Theatre will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. From humble beginnings in 2003, Stagecraft has become a wellknown name by carving a niche for itself in the city’s cultural landscape with an impressive repertoire of 85 productions, and an unwavering commitment to promoting theatre. Right from classic Shakespearean dramas… Read More »
Texas saw a temporary reprieve from severe storms on Thursday as tornadoes and hail impacted Georgia and Florida but the FOX Forecast Center warns severe weather will return to the Lone Star State to end the week. On Wednesday, the severe storms produced at least one waterspout off of Panama City Beach, Florida. Beachgoers took video of… Read More »
M Ps have recommended that the BBC sets out clear plans on how it will operate in the digital future it envisages so it is not “held back in a yesteryear of TV and radio”. The Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said the broadcaster has been “bullish” about proposals to move to a digital-led offering… Read More »
Russia needs an estimated $6.1 billion for the development of a drone project announced by Putin. Moscow: Russia needs an estimated 500 billion roubles ($6.1 billion) for the development of a drone project announced by President Vladimir Putin in February, the Russian RBC news outlet reported late on Monday. RBC, citing unnamed sources close to… Read More »
U niversity researchers have found a way to break down common medical masks using air and electricity, a method which could one day help cut the mountains of waste created by hospitals and doctors surgeries. The Heriot-Watt University researchers developed the method which could cut the use of incinerators if it can be scaled up,… Read More »