UNN Set To Host First International Engineering Conference In Nigeria
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is set to host the first edition of the International Engineering Conference in Nigeria. Sponsored by the Royal Academic of Engineering, United Kingdom and its affiliate ESUT – HEPSSA project, the event will commence on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, and end on Friday, February 5, 2021. Read more about SME […]
Andela Expands Presence To All African Countries
Global Technology Network to Double Engineering Talent Pool as it Transitions to Fully-Remote Model. Andela, the global talent company that helps companies build remote engineering teams, will now accept engineers from all African countries, in a bid to double its global talent pool and connect an even greater number of specialised engineers with opportunities. The […]
Swap Space Systems: Engineering Web Artisans To Succeed
Over the past few weeks in August, we have looked at different startups in the Coding/Programming sphere of the country who have not only provided solutions to different problems facing the country and Africa as a whole, some of them have gone on to leave a mark on the globe of what Nigerians are capable […]
Nelson Emeka Invents Generator That Runs On Water
Nigeria is unfortunately confronted with a huge problem in terms of power generation as many parts of the country witness power outage and blackout on a daily basis. Many businessmen/women in the country have resolved to the use of fuel-powered generators in order to keep their businesses running. Some citizens have taken up the task […]
Windows 10 October Update Now Available
Microsoft is finally seeding its October update to Windows users. The Windows Engineering team and Windows Insiders have been hard at work testing and preparing the update for its release. The October 2018 update is the sixth major update to come to the OS. It is preceded by the November Update, Anniversary Update, Creators Update, […]
Business Events of the Month: October 2018
As we inch closer to the year’s end, businesses are beginning to prepare for an evaluation of their positions. But as much of the business world turns to shape up for the holidays and evaluate achievements, it’ll remain alive and active for a number of weeks yet. The number of business events set to take […]
App Of The Week: Carxie
Carxie is a car-hailing app that was recently launched in Nigeria to enhance the nation’s transport sector and provide more jobs for Nigerians around the country. The app has been designed to ensure comfort, affordability and most importantly, security, for both drivers and passengers. Practical Safety Measures Carxie has features to make sure vices like theft and kidnapping […]
Alternative Routes As Third Mainland Bridge Undergoes Test Maintenance
Following the abrupt but well-timed decision of the Lagos State Government to shut down the Third Mainland Bridge for a four-day maintenance test, alternative routes have been made available to motorists pending the test completion. For over 30 years since it was opened, the Third Mainland Bridge has undergone haphazard maintenance that over time has […]
Third Mainland Bridge: Temporary Shutdown For Maintenance
The Lagos State Government has announced: Third Mainland Bridge will be temporarily closed for four days starting from midnight of August 23 to midnight of August 26, 2018 in order to carry out Investigative Maintenance Test on the bridge — The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) August 19, 2018 The State Government stated in the tweet […]
Did You Know? 14 Amazing Facts About Android OS
A huge number of smartphone users own Android devices but how much do you know about your favorite mobile OS? Check out some amazing facts about the Android platform: The Android operating system was developed by Android Inc.Google bought it in 2005 at a price of $50 million. Samsung rejected the offer to buy Android […]
Ozak Esu: The Award-Winning Engineer Who’s Getting Girls Interested In Science
At 27, Ozak Esu already has more awards to her name than most other engineers on the planet would ever amass in a lifetime. She’s undoubtedly brilliant: an academic high achiever who’s almost practically slid nicely into the world of professional engineering, taking on multiple projects and getting international recognition for her work. The fact […]
Women You Should Know: Adetola Salau
Adetola Salau, a global educator and engineer, is the founder of Carisma4U Educational Foundation. Her foundation is focused on the transformation of the educational system in Nigeria and Africa, especially Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Giving back Adetola, having worked for the City of New York Board of Education as well as a […]