Nigeria
Dangote Refinery
Nigeria’s recent commissioning of the Dangote Refinery marks a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of transforming itself into a net exporter of petroleum products. With a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the Dangote Refinery holds the promise of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
What is Acute Kidney Injury?
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) or Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is the sudden failure of the kidney’s functioning that occurs within a few hours or a few days. It causes the accumulation of waste products in blood, making it hard of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Bola Tinubu
Bola Tinubu recently became the president-elect of Nigeria, beating his rival, Atiku Abubakar. The country’s current president, Muhammadu Buhari, will step down after serving two terms. About Tinubu Tinubu is a Muslim from the southern Yoruba community. He is known ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Lassa fever in Nigeria
171 people have died because of Lassa fever in Nigeria despite the government’s measures to reduce the spread of the viral infection across the country. Key facts Nigeria currently has the total of 917 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, with ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Benin Bronze Collection
The Benin Bronzes are a collection of over 3,000 artworks and sculptures from the ancient Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria and these sculptures date back to the 16th century. Overview: The Benin Bronze collection includes cast plaques that are ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
What is Nok Culture?
The scientists from the University of Bristol and Goethe University have found traces of bee wax in the potteries unearthed in Nigeria. These potteries belong to the Nok Culture. Inference From the unearthed pots, it has been concluded that bee ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021