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e-Fraud: Nigeria, West African regulators join forces to stem rising wave

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The Nigerian telecoms regulator says it is joining forces with West Africa counterparts to tackle the rising wave of e-fraud across the sub-region and beyond. Under the plan, the regulators will unite under the platform of West African Telecoms Regulators Assembly (WATRA) to develop technical and regulatory initiatives for harmonised efforts on standardised regional roaming […]

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Read more about the article Credit Rating Agencies Should Focus on Investors’ Protection, SEC says at Datapro Webinar

Credit Rating Agencies Should Focus on Investors’ Protection, SEC says at Datapro Webinar

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The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has admonished Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) operating in Nigeria to focus on Investors’ protection in all their dealings, services and activities within the Capital Market. This was contained in the goodwill message delivered on behalf of Mallam Lamido Yuguda, the Director General of the Commission, by its Head of […]

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Read more about the article Supagraf® FE – New Valve Stem Packing Reduces Costs Associated with Fugitive Emissions Control

Supagraf® FE – New Valve Stem Packing Reduces Costs Associated with Fugitive Emissions Control

Certification to all known industry standards for environmental protection usually comes at a high price but Supagraf FE graphite packing, launched by sealing...

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Have astronomers just discovered the first exoplanet outside our galaxy?

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory may have spotted the first exoplanet outside our Milky Way. Located in M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, the giant exoplanet candidate circles a black hole or neutron star 28 million light years from Earth.

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Statins unlikely to prevent severe COVID-19, Johns Hopkins study finds

New research has found no evidence statin use can reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 or death. Countering studies suggesting statins may protect against severe COVID-19, the study indicates statins could slightly increase the risk of serious illness.

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Obesity breakthrough reveals how cell “uncoupling” promotes fat burning

A new study has revealed a novel signaling pathway through which bad fats are converted into healthier forms, opening up a new possibilities around weight loss and the improvement of metabolic health.

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Review: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L makes a rough but ready landing

The 2021 Grand Cherokee L ushers in a new generation of the Grand Cherokee and serves as a good introduction to the Grand Cherokees to come, but we suspect it will quickly become dated as larger truck-based models continue to improve.

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Most US fast food found to contain potentially harmful chemicals

A first-of-its-kind study has measured levels of plasticizer chemicals in a number of fast food products. The findings reveal high concentrations of a number of potentially harmful chemicals, such as phthalates, in almost all samples studied.

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Computer models back up theory that sharks mistake surfers for seals

If you've seen even a single shark documentary, then you've probably heard that the majority of attacks on humans are likely due to sharks mistaking people for seals. Scientists now say they've confirmed that theory, using computer models.

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