Iron-fortified lumber could be a greener alternative to steel beams

Although lumber does show promise as a renewable alternative to structural materials such as steel, it still tends to be weaker than those substances. Scientists have now set about addressing that shortcoming, by strengthening wood with added iron.

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Nigeria moves to reform 2003 telecoms law for digital era

Nigeria is launching a major push to reform its 2003 telecommunications law to align with the fast-changing dynamics of the digital economy, as top government and industry players gathered in Lagos on Tuesday to chart a new path for the country’s telecoms future.

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“World’s slimmest” hard rooftop tent slices through air like a blade

Billed as the world's slimmest hardshell rooftop tent, the Mars Aeroblade looks to minimize impact on fuel economy while offering robust protection at camp. It measures over 1 inch thinner than the previous thinnest hardshell RTT we covered.

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JAMB defends 90-minute early arrival rule for UTME candidates 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is urging UTME candidates and their parents to better understand operational procedures at Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres, as it defends its 90-minute early arrival requirement for examinations. In a statement seen by Technology Times on Friday, JAMB says that arriving well ahead of scheduled exam time is essential […]

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Nigeria tapping World Bank to boost digital jobs, broadband access, Edun says

Nigeria is partnering with the World Bank to expand digital infrastructure and create high-quality digital jobs for its youth, according to Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., following the institution’s Development Committee Meeting, Edun says Finance […]

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