Ekiti crashes RoW charges by 96% to improve broadband penetration in the state

Before now, the Nigerian federal government directive on right of way charge for laying of broadband cables have been largely floundered by state governments. Ekiti state sets the pace in adhering to the order

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Bang & Olufsen invites Alexa to join Bluetooth speaker party

Luxury hi-fi brand Bang & Olufsen has launched its second generation A1 Bluetooth speaker, which is a little slimmer than the 2016 original, is now waterproof, and comes with the Alexa voice-assistant built in. Kind of.

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Verge opens pre-orders for its outrageous hubless electric motorcycle

You can now order yourself a Finnish electric motorcycle with lots of torque, lots of range and a very unique look. Oh, and it's also got a jaw-dropping, gaping hole where the middle of the back wheel would normally be.

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Nigerian data science startup, Voyance, launches a fintech fraud tracking database

Voyance, a Nigerian data science company, has launched Sigma to help fintechs tackle the constant problem of fraud. We have a chat with its co-founder, Abdul, and a fintech founder to weigh the merits of this new platform.

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New CRISPR method edits crops without technically making them GMOs

GMOs in food are subject to some tight regulations. Now, researchers at North Carolina State University have created a new version of CRISPR that lets scientists edit crops without introducing new DNA, meaning they technically aren’t GMOs.

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Directed evolution produces heat-resistant coral to endure climate change

Among the potential solutions to coral bleaching and death is the idea of developing new types of coral that are more resistant to heat, and researchers in Australia are reporting new success in this area using a technique called directed evolution.

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Flexible Backroad camper van beats Mercedes Weekender launch and price

Those waiting for Mercedes' all-new Weekender camper van need not wait for a Metris pop-top if they don't want to. Caravan Outfitter's Backroad camper van is every bit as versatile as Mercedes' camper but is available now ... for a few thousand less.

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Key-shaped multitool packs over 19 functions into familiar form factor

We’ve seen multitools of all shapes and sizes designed to fit in seamlessly with an everyday carry setup, but the latest from accessory maker Disc is one that would truly look at home on a keyring and packs more than 19 functions onboard.

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Optimal minimum legal age for recreational cannabis is 19, study says

With legal recreational cannabis use spreading across North America there is a debate over what the minimum age for consumption should be. A new study from Canadian researchers suggests 19 is the optimal age to set for recreational use of the drug.

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