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Prototype: Thunder Lightning Power Generation

Obayagbona Emmanuel Imafidon, an Electrical Engineer from the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu has revealed that he has invented a power-generating device that could generate power from thunder lightning, which can solve the problem power outage in the country.
According to Obayagbona Emmanuel Imafidon,
“I have been researching on generating constant power from thunder lightning. That is using a strike of thunder lightning to generate power that can serve Nigeria and Africa for five years and 30 days. That means that whenever thunder strike for once, we are sure of uninterrupted power for five years and thirty days.

Banwo & Ighodalo in Chambers Global 2017 Tier 1 Ranking

Banwo & Ighodalo receives Tier 1 rankings in the Nigerian legal market, across its Banking & Finance, Corporate/Commercial and Energy & Natural Resources practices in the Chambers Global Guide; with 6 lawyers also recognized. Banwo & Ighodalo also retained its ranking as a leading firm in Intellectual Property and made its debut ranking in Dispute Resolution.

Chambers Global 2017 directory offers client-based insights into law firms and lawyers practising internationally; and covers over 190 countries across the world including Region-wide and Global-wide sections. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1-6, with 1 being the best.

The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.

Ada Peter Emerges SUSI Scholar on U.S. National Security and Policy making Award [2017]

An Assistant Professor, Media, Peace and National Security, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Dr. Ada Peter, has been recognised by the U.S. Department of State as SUSI scholar on U.S. National Security and Policy making.

The Study of the United States Institutions (SUSI) on Security and Foreign Policymaking is a globally-recognised prestigious and extremely competitive award from the U.S. Department of State, Washington D.C.  More than 18 countries apply for the award through the U.S. embassies in their respective countries.

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Ademilola Odujinrin

Ademilola Odujinrin, who works for Air Djibouti has become the first African pilot in history to fly solo around the world.

Mr. Odujinrin completed the final leg of his historic journey on Wednesday, landing safely at the Washington Dulles International Airport in the United States.

The pilot finished the entire circumnavigation in a Cirrus SR22, stopping in more than 15 countries on five continents, and returning to Washington D.C., where his journey began in September, 2016.

The flight is part of Project Transcend, a foundation which aims to inspire young people to achieve their goals, regardless of their personal circumstances.

On his historic feat, Ademilola Odujinrin said:

“Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of one day flying around the world. We have a responsibility to lead by example and follow our dreams”.

He said he wants African children to also think in the direction of “I can do this too”.