Steps for International Students to Get a Driving License In The U.S.

If you’re planning to move to the U.S. and want to drive, getting a U.S. driver’s license is a good idea. Whether it’s for exploring your new area, picking up groceries, or going out with friends, a local license will make things much easier. Keep in mind that your home country’s license may not be … Read more

What is Real ID, and Why Do You Need It?

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Starting May 7, 2025, if you live in the United States, you will need a Real ID to fly within the country, access certain government facilities, or enter places like military bases and nuclear power plants. Without it, you’ll have to use your passport for those purposes, even for domestic flights. The Real ID isn’t … Read more

SpaceX Launches Starlink in First Arab Country (Yemen)

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SpaceX has announced the launching of Starlink in Yemen, making it the first Arab country to join the high-speed internet. The Arab country is coming on board almost four years after Starlink debuted in the United States on October 27, 2020. Getting an operating licence and launching such technology in an Arab country is significant … Read more

What is Compressed Natural Gas? All You Need To Know About CNG

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Compressed natural gas (CNG) is a type of fuel mostly made up of methane (a natural gas). It is stored under high pressure, taking up much less space than it would in normal conditions. This gas is kept in strong, hard containers shaped like cylinders (long, round shapes) or spheres (balls) to store it safely. … Read more

Disadvantages of CNG-Powered Vehicles

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The buzz around transitioning from a petrol-powered vehicle to a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle is overwhelmingly interesting among motorists across Nigeria. This is a sequel to the removal of subsidy on petrol, shooting the price of a litre of petrol up by more than 700%, pushing the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to … Read more

Advantages of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria

benefits of CNG in Nigeria

The adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is growing rapidly among Nigerians at a time the government removed the petrol subsidy, which is currently priced above N1,000 per litre compared to CNG which is capped at N230 per kg in some locations across the country. However, it is nearly impossible to discuss CNG without mentioning … Read more

What is a Top Up in Banking?

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When you deposit into your bank account, that’s a top-up. You can also top up a virtual card or a prepaid card that isn’t connected to your bank account. The idea behind top-up is to add money to your existing balance. Top-up is not limited to banking, the term is also used in the telecommunication … Read more

Agencies under the Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)

George Akume Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) in Nigeria

Apart from co-ordination and monitoring of the implementation of Government policies and decisions, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation also supervises the activities of some government agencies. These agencies are: Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission National Hajj Commission of Nigeria National Lottery Trust Fund Bureau of Public … Read more