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​ Image copyrightROLLS-ROYCEImage captionThe EVTOL could carry four to five passengers for 500 miles, Rolls-Royce says Engine maker Rolls-Royce has designed a propulsion system for a flying taxi which it says could take to the skies as soon as early next decade. The British firm said it had drawn up plans for an “electric vertical … Continue reading Rolls Royce develops propulsion system for flying taxi

  L–R : Yemi Akinigbabe (Content Acquisition Manager, W/A), Iredumare Opeyemi (Global Head, Legal Content Acquisition & Finance), Ms. Tosin Sorinola (Global Head, Public Relations & Snr. Marketing Manager W/A), Dapo Asekun (Global Head, Content Admin & Customer Service), Oye Akideinde (Regional Director, W/A) As a further testament to its leadership and popular acceptance as … Continue reading Africa’s #1 Music Service, Boomplay Has 10 Million Installations on Google Play store & 29 Million Total User Base

https://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.20.2/iframe.html Media captionWATCH: ‘Flying car’ concept on show A flying car that will not require a pilot’s licence to operate has been unveiled in California. BlackFly can travel for up to 25 miles (40km) at a speed of 62mph. Its makers say it will eventually cost the same as a typical sports-utility car, but early … Continue reading BlackFly is latest attempt at flying car

​ Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionJohnson & Johnson says the safety of its talcum powder is supported by decades of scientific evidence Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $4.7bn (£3.6bn) in damages to 22 women who alleged that its talc products caused them to develop ovarian cancer. A jury in the US state of … Continue reading Johnson & Johnson baby powder to pay $4.7bn damages in cancer case

​ Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionAir China is one of the country’s main carriers A co-pilot smoking an e-cigarette on an Air China flight caused the plane to start a rapid emergency descent, investigators have said. They say he tried to hide the fact that he was smoking but accidentally shut off the air-conditioning, causing oxygen levels … Continue reading Pilot who was smoking, caused Air China plane to drop down to 6,500m close to the ground

​ Share In 1969, at the height of the Cold War, a homesick, hungover mechanic in the US Air Force stole a plane from his base in East Anglia and set off for Virginia. Nearly two hours later, he disappeared suddenly over the English Channel. Did he simply crash or was he shot down? Emma … Continue reading Was the newlywed mechanic who stole a plane shot down?

Happy Anniversary! The YouVersion Community celebrates 10 years today! The Bible App was officially introduced on July 10, 2008, when it debuted in Apple’s App Store as one of the very first apps available for the iPhone. But that was only the beginning… Far beyond the Bible App’s original Highlights, Bookmarks, and Notes features, we’ve since added Plans, Audio Bibles, Friends, Verse Images and Explore Emotion Search — … Continue reading Happy Birthday! The Bible Application is 10 Years Today {Watch Video}

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionWould exoskeletons allow people to achieve previously undreamt of physical feats? Would you put on an exoskeleton that meant you could run for an entire day without getting tired? What about one that would allow you to stay on your feet longer at work? The technology to give people superhuman strength is … Continue reading Scientists create exoskeletons that allows humans to work and play nonstop for daysShare

Jaguar Land Rover latest to warn about dangers to changes in trade relations, after BMW… Full screen Jaguar Land Rover is the latest to warn that changes in the trade relationship with the EU after Brexit will jeopardise jobs here. The CEO Ralf Speth said yesterday: “If the UK automotive industry is to remain globally … Continue reading How could a ‘no-deal’ Brexit affect the UK car industry?

​ Share this with MessShare this with Twitter   Share Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES An HIV vaccine that has the potential to protect people around the world from the virus has shown promising results. The treatment, which aims to provide immunity against various strains of the virus, produced an anti-HIV immune system response in tests on … Continue reading HIV vaccine shows promise in human trial

​ Share Image copyrightEMBRAER Boeing has agreed a deal that will give it control of Embraer’s commercial jet business. The proposed joint venture will give the US aerospace giant a significant stake in the market for smaller passenger planes. Boeing has been courting Brazil’s Embraer for some time. The need for a deal has recently … Continue reading American giants, Boeing strikes aircraft deal with Brazil’s Embraer

​ Used cars are always less expensive than the new ones and often come in good condition. But just like buying new ones, used cars buyers need to know certain things to get a good deal. Click to get crucial understanding about buying used cars in Nigeria. Although there are various brand new options available … Continue reading 7 Things To Keep In Mind While Looking For Used Cars For Sale In Nigeria

Image copyrightPETER VAN DEN BOSSCHEImage captionCar 11, built in 1959, is one of the trams being given away The Finnish city of Helsinki is giving away some of its old trams, but the offer comes with a few strings attached. A notice published by the city’s transport authority says that they have a number of antique trams … Continue reading Finland gives away its ancient transport vehicles older than the country itselfShare

​ Share Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionWhat’s the best way to keep cool in a warming world? Air conditioning systems that keep homes, offices and shops cool on hot days are rapidly gaining in popularity in a warming world. But is all the extra electricity they use going to exacerbate climate change or can design efficiencies … Continue reading How trying to stay cool could make the world even hotter

​ &#xEdit200b; WhatsApp is ending support for Android Gingerbread and iOS 7 WHATSAPP has quietly announced that its app will soon stop working on a bunch of iPhones and Android phones. The Facebook-owned messaging service currently boasts 1.5billion users worldwide, but it will cut off millions from its platform in the next two years. WhatsApp … Continue reading WhatsApp will stop working on THESE phones soon – is yours on the list?

​ Share Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES Chipmaker Intel has announced that its chief executive, Brian Krzanich, is stepping down with immediate effect because of “a violation of Intel’s non-fraternisation policy”. He had been in the post since May 2013. Intel said an inquiry had revealed that Mr Krzanich had had a consensual relationship with an Intel … Continue reading Intel boss Brian Krzanich resigns over relationship

​ Share  Share Image copyrightEPAImage captionLocal reports describe Bithumb as South Korea’s biggest crypto-currency exchange A leading crypto-coin exchange has halted trade after declaring that hackers had stolen some of the digital currencies it stored. Seoul-based Bithumb said that 35bn won (£24m; $31.6m) worth of cyber-cash had been “seized” overnight, adding that it would fully … Continue reading Hackers steal $32 Million dollars from crypto bank

Share Image copyrightSSCImage captionThe RemoveDebris mission will trial the net method of capture A UK-led project to showcase methods to tackle space junk has just been pushed out of the International Space Station. The RemoveDebris satellite was ejected a short while ago with the help of a robotic arm. The 100kg craft, built in Guildford, has a … Continue reading Scientist launch a space cleaning machine that will sweep through Earth’s atmosphere burning junks

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionMicrosoft boss Satya Nadella is being put under pressure by his rank-and-file to end its work with US Border Patrol An open letter signed by more than 100 Microsoft employees has called on the tech giant to stop its work with US Border Patrol. The call comes as the Trump administration faces intense … Continue reading Google & Microsoft Staffs demand firm ends Border Patrol contract with Trump govt

General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja Nigeria’s electricity grid witnessed a sharp drop in power generation, losing 1,087.6 megawatts as about eight power stations were forced to shut down operations on Friday and Saturday due to the rupturing of a major gas pipeline. Data obtained from the Operator of the Nigerian … Continue reading Power grid loses 1,087.6MW, eight stations shut