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How Nigeria Can Make It Exporting Human Faeces, Cockroaches

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Prof Oluwalana is revealing the untapped wealth in Nigeria’s natural resources by exporting human faeces and cockroaches.

Discover how these unconventional commodities can generate billions of naira and contribute to the nation’s economic growth.

Nigeria, a nation abundantly blessed with diverse natural resources, has an extraordinary opportunity to unlock its economic potential, Prof Samuel Oluwalana, a distinguished lecturer at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has revealed.

Oluwalana reveals that Nigeria is missing out on significant financial gains by not exporting human faeces, cockroaches, and even scorpions to foreign countries.

By delving into this unexplored market, Nigeria could amass substantial profits and leverage its abundant forest resources for wealth creation and commercial success.

The Potential Of Cockroach Exportation

Indigenous knowledge highlights a peculiar demand for cockroaches in China, where they are consumed as a delicacy.

Astonishingly, Nigeria possesses a wealth of cockroaches that could be exported to meet this demand and generate billions of naira in revenue, according to Prof Oluwalana who calls upon Nigerians to recognize the economic value of these tiny creatures and seize the opportunity to produce and supply them to international markets.

“Notably, a Chinese entrepreneur has amassed an astonishing fortune by capitalizing on the burgeoning demand for cockroaches. It is time for Nigeria to tap into this thriving industry, ” Oluwalana said.

The Scorpion’s Value

Furthermore, scorpions, often considered pests in many parts of the world, hold tremendous monetary worth. Nigeria’s vast forest belts are home to scorpions, the venom of which can be extracted and sold for substantial sums.

Prof Oluwalana enlightens the people about the astonishing prices scorpion venom commands, with a gallon of 4.75 litres fetching a staggering $99 million, stating that these valuable resources are being overlooked.

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“By recognizing the economic potential of scorpions and facilitating their sustainable extraction, Nigeria could benefit immensely, boosting its economy and reaping the rewards of its natural abundance, ” Oluwalana said.

Nigeria’s Forest Resources: A Solution To Health Challenges

Despite Nigeria’s vast forest resources, the nation continues to grapple with pervasive poverty and various health challenges. Prof Oluwalana highlights the immense potential these resources hold for addressing prevalent health conditions such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and more. By exploring the medicinal properties of plants and animal resources within the forests, Nigeria could revolutionize its healthcare sector and alleviate the burden of these ailments. The professor urges Nigerians to embrace indigenous knowledge as a valuable source of age-old wisdom and traditional healing methods, providing a holistic approach to wellness and wealth creation.

Innovative Uses Of Human Faeces

Human faeces, an unconventional resource, possesses surprising possibilities. Prof Oluwalana sheds light on the remarkable applications of human faeces in various industries.

For instance, it can be processed into charcoal, providing an eco-friendly fuel source for cooking. Interestingly, countries like the United States have already recognized the value of human faeces and are capitalizing on it by extracting gold and even employing it to safeguard astronauts in space.

In Kenya, human faeces are ingeniously utilized to construct bridges and houses, while new toilet technologies convert it into cooking fuel. Prof Oluwalana emphasizes the need for creativity and innovative thinking to fully harness the potential of human faeces as a valuable resource.

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Tinubu approves N20bn take-off fund for NASRDA’s project

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The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is set to commence the implementation of its space regulation and licensing mandate with N20 billion take-off fund approved by President Bola Tinubu.

The Director-General of NASRDA, Dr Matthew Adepoju, said this on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

Adepoju said the regulatory function of the agency as encapsulated in NASDRA Act (2010) had remained unfulfilled since its establishment in 1999.

He spoke against the background of NASRDA stakeholders’ workshop on space regulation scheduled for April 8.

He said on assumption of office he raised a memo to President Bola Tinubu on the need to enforce the regulatory functions of NASDRA.

According to him, this is in line with the provisions of Section 6 and 9 of the laws establishing it, adding that Tinubu eventually approved the take-off fund.

“When I raised that memo stating that our space can no longer be unregulated, Mr President graciously approved the take-off fund of N20 billion few months ago.

“This is to enable us to commence the space regulation and spectrum management in Nigeria.

“Although times and lots of activities happen that have security implications but if we don’t take charge of our space sector, it will continue to be misused,’’ Adepoju said.

Adepoju said the agency was yet to access the N20 billion, adding that release of funds was always subject to its availability.

“Within the framework of what is possible for us to do now, we’ve set up the platform and we are commencing our regulatory and licensing functions,” he told NAN.

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He explained that the space sector had three segments, the upstream, midstream and downstream.

“We have the upstream, which is deep space, the midstream, which is in between the space objects, such as satellites and the planet Earth.

“We have the downstream, which has to do with ground stations, activities and people who are utilising space products and services.
“In between these three sectors, there are activities that must be regulated otherwise Nigerians will be short-changed.

“People have to be licensed and issued guidelines, the spectrum within Nigeria has to be monitored and the agency has been granted this power since 2010 and this has lots of benefits,’’ he said.

Adepoju said the platform for the licensing was ready and open to both public and private sector operators in the space arena.

The licensing, he said, was available for people using and providing space products and services.

He emphasised the need for strict oversight of satellite image providers, geographic information system operators, satellite-based telecommunication and broadcasting services, among others.

He also said that if unregulated, geographical data intelligence could be exploited by non-state actors for illicit activities.

The Director-General further told NAN that the initiative would enhance national security, economic diversification and local content development.

He said it would also generate revenue from sub-sectors such as oil and gas, shipping and telecommunications relied on space products for their operations. (NAN)

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Myanmar earthquake: Rescue efforts ongoing amidst increasing fatalities

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The death toll from a 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,085, with 4,715 people injured and 341 reported missing.

This is according to the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Thursday.

Chinese rescuers are continuing search and rescue operations in hard-hit Mandalay, central Myanmar, following the deadly earthquake last week, and have so far rescued nine survivors from the rubble.

On Thursday afternoon, the second batch of emergency humanitarian aid supplies dispatched by the Chinese government arrived in Myanmar.

The second batch of aid supplies include 800 tents, 2,000 blankets, 3,000 boxes of biscuits, 2,000 boxes of mineral water and other urgently needed supplies.

The first batch of emergency humanitarian aid supplies dispatched by the Chinese government for earthquake disaster relief arrived in Myanmar on March 31. (Xinhua/NAN)

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China threatens retaliation in response to new US tariffs

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Beijing on Thursday threatened countermeasures after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese goods, further escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

The U.S. has already imposed 20 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting retaliation from Beijing.

The latest round, which Trump had announced on Wednesday, adds a 34 per cent tariff hike, raising total duties on many Chinese products to over 50 per cent.

China’s Ministry of Commerce said that the tariffs violated international trade rules and were based on subjective and unilateral assessments by the U.S., calling them a typical act of bullying.

The ministry urged Washington to remove the measures and resolve disputes through dialogue, or it would take countermeasures to protect its rights and interests.

Trump on Wednesday announced new blanket tariffs of 10 per cent on most U.S. imports, with higher penalties based on trade deficits. (dpa/NAN)

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