Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), hosted his counterpart from the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi, at the ECN headquarters in Abuja. The meeting marked a key step toward stronger collaboration between both agencies, reflecting their shared commitment to national development through technological innovation and energy sustainability. Both leaders explored avenues for strategic partnerships to drive local technology development and promote the adoption of energy-efficient solutions. The engagement sets the stage for future joint initiatives aimed at boosting Nigeria’s position in the global tech-energy landscape. EnergySustainability

In many low-income countries, especially in our cities in Nigeria, this is a serious concern.Almost everything that looks good or claims to be quality is often mixed with dangerous adulterants. Let’s break it down together and think carefully about what’s in our glass. Grain-based alcoholic drinks like beer and whiskey come with a biochemical warning.They’re rich in purines, which your body breaks down into uric acid.Now, uric acid isn’t bad in itself; the kidneys help flush it out. But what happens when your body produces too much?That uric acid can crystalize in joints, triggering gout.Or it can build up in...