Scientist claim sickle-cell anemia started in one person in West Africa some 7,300 years ago who was born with the genetic mutation that altered his hemoglobin. This child had survived in the Sahara which was not a desert at the time but a green belt of savannas with lakes and rivers in which hunter-gatherers caughtContinue reading “Scientists claim they’ve found the origin of sickle-cell anemia: West Africa”
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Young Nigerians in the U.S. return home to solve age-long electricity crisis
For decades, Nigeria and many other African countries have failed to sustain electricity generation in the face of a high population growth rate. Many experts and professionals in the energy sector have offered many solutions including the expansion of dams and exploration of other sources of power such as nuclear energy. The talk shop broughtContinue reading “Young Nigerians in the U.S. return home to solve age-long electricity crisis”
These few African countries have satellites in space
Technology is a significant part of our lives and currently, countries are ranked better than others based on their level of technological development that invariably affects its population. Face2Face Africa presents Technology and Innovation Tuesday or #TIT series which highlights technological advancements and innovation in Africa every Tuesday. This series also aims to expose theContinue reading “These few African countries have satellites in space”
Nigeria to introduce bicycle-sharing project in its biggest city Lagos
Nigeria’s economic capital Lagos has signed an agreement with French company Smoove to launch the country’s first bicycle-sharing project that will provide a 24-hour alternative to public transportation. The project, expected to commence this year, involves the setting up of 200 standard bicycles in the city that will be converted into “an e-bike by installingContinue reading “Nigeria to introduce bicycle-sharing project in its biggest city Lagos”
Scientists are tweaking DNA of cacao plants to prevent chocolate extinction
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the demand for chocolates increases drastically since lovers prefer to gift their partners with the sweet brown treat believed to be a symbol of affection. Americans are estimated to spend $1.8 billion on chocolate and candy this holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. This might not be the case anymoreContinue reading “Scientists are tweaking DNA of cacao plants to prevent chocolate extinction”
Ismail Akwei 