Undersea road tunnel opens to traffic in China’s Dalian

An undersea road tunnel opened to traffic on Monday in Dalian, a coastal city in Northeast China's Liaoning province. The tunnel, accommodating a two-way six-lane urban expressway beneath Dalian Bay, is the first immersed tube undersea tunnel in North China, said Sun Zhu, deputy chief engineer of Dalian Bay Undersea Tunnel Co Ltd., which is … Continue reading Undersea road tunnel opens to traffic in China’s Dalian

Lagos Blue Rail: Everything you need to know

The fare, power supply, trial run and when the train will be available to the everyday Lagosian. The first phase of the Lagos Blue rail was commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari with fanfare and a speech by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday. The first phase of the 13 kilometres elevated train network stretches from Marina … Continue reading Lagos Blue Rail: Everything you need to know

Does hierarchical ranking matter to corporate innovation efficiency?

Photo by Christina Morillo on Pexels.com Abstract Purpose This study aims to investigate whether and how corporate seniority culture (a form of high-power distance or hierarchy), a typical feature of Confucian norms, affects the corporate innovation efficiency in emerging markets. Design/methodology/approach This study defines and measures seniority culture through the ranking method of independent directors … Continue reading Does hierarchical ranking matter to corporate innovation efficiency?

Challenges of Healthcare in Nigeria

Photo by Павел Сорокин on Pexels.com Social and financial risk protection for poor and vulnerable populations is a major development and policy issue across the globe. There are numerous definitions of social protection. In the context of health, social protection is defined as programmes and measures aimed at removing financial barriers preventing access to health … Continue reading Challenges of Healthcare in Nigeria

What’s the difference between genetic testing and genomic testing?

Photo by Edward Jenner on Pexels.com Genomic testing is one method your doctor can use to predict how your cancer will grow and which treatments might work best against it. It's sometimes called "DNA sequencing." The test looks at all your genes rather than a specific one. Genes are pieces of DNA that hold the … Continue reading What’s the difference between genetic testing and genomic testing?

5 Key questions on health innovation

Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com There is a pressing need for disruptive innovation in the health system. I don’t mean simply introducing more technology, I mean cutting out overspecification and cost by fundamentally rethinking how we deliver healthcare. The requirement to drive disruptive innovation is placing new demands on healthcare leaders. Health leaders need to … Continue reading 5 Key questions on health innovation

METAVERSE: The next big thing

It is no longer news that the metaverse has become one of the most talked-about topics in the world today. Obviously, it is no longer just a word used in science fiction. Meanwhile, technology enthusiasts in different fields of work have started keying into their visions of a virtual reality universe (metaverse). For instance, Facebook … Continue reading METAVERSE: The next big thing

Important tips to consider for generating quality leads from LinkedIn

– Build a strong presence on LinkedIn.– Engage in groups that your users are a part of.– Publish regular posts that garner the attention of your audience.– Optimize your LinkedIn profile. Use relevant keywords in the profile description that your potential users must be searching for.– Tell your LinkedIn audience how a specific use case … Continue reading Important tips to consider for generating quality leads from LinkedIn

Digital marketing challenges and how brands can handle them

Photo by Lukas on Pexels.com Wherever there is success in digital marketing, it always comes with its own set of digital marketing challenges. The global digital marketing industry has seen tremendous growth in the last 5 years. Young aspirants and companies have been looking for more opportunities to grow in this field.  With the pandemic … Continue reading Digital marketing challenges and how brands can handle them

Germany attracting global attention with hydrogen-powered passenger trains

The first rail line to be entirely run with hydrogen-powered trains powered by fuel cell propulsion will start operating in Germany. The route of the trains will travel through Bremervrde, Lower Saxony, as part of a €93 million agreement between state subsidiary Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen, the owners of the railway, and Alstom, builders of the Coradia … Continue reading Germany attracting global attention with hydrogen-powered passenger trains

What does diamond hands mean?

Photo by cottonbro CG on Pexels.com Diamond hands is a slang term for an investor who refrains from selling an investment (such as stock shares) despite downturns or losses. It can also refer to such an investor’s resolve or stubbornness. The term is often used positively to refer to an investor who doesn’t panic when their investment decreases or … Continue reading What does diamond hands mean?

Paradox of innovation in healthcare

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The first paradox of innovation is the well-known problem that some new practices enjoy rapid uptake and diffusion throughout health systems, even when they are of limited benefit or unproven efficacy, or represent risks to patients, while other innovations that could secure better outcomes for patients never make it to … Continue reading Paradox of innovation in healthcare

What is a management style?

A management style is a way in which a manager works to fulfill their goals. Management style includes the way that a manager plans, organizes, makes decisions, delegates, and manages their staff. It can vary widely depending on the company, level of management, industry, country, and culture, as well as the person themself. An effective manager is … Continue reading What is a management style?

What are corporate antibodies?

Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com Beware of the corporate antibodies! If they are at work, you can spot them in statements such as: “We already tried that and couldn’t make it work.”“What we’re doing has worked fine for years; there is no need to change.”“We already explored that idea years ago but decided against … Continue reading What are corporate antibodies?

China approves first driverless robotaxis for commuters

On March 3, AutoX, an Alibaba-backed startup, announced it would provide fully driverless robotaxis on public roads in Shenzhen, China, becoming the first player in the industry and notching an important industry milestone. Companies operating autonomous shuttles on public roads in China were restricted by controls requiring them to have safety drivers inside the taxis. … Continue reading China approves first driverless robotaxis for commuters