‘Jolly Frier’ promises healthy future for garri makers

By Davis Weddi | 26 February 2025
Researchers in Nigeria have developed Jolly Frier, a gas- and solar-powered device to automate garri frying and reduce health risks.

[LAGOS] Nigerian researchers have created a hybrid gas- and solar-powered device that automates the production of the Nigerian staple garri, improving efficiency and reducing health risks for producers. Garri, a granular flour made from cassava, is usually produced using a wood burning stove. This puts those who make it – mostly women and girls –…

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Solar-powered device seeks to solve Nigeria’s water problems

By Davis Weddi | 31 January 2025
Prototype of the Biosensor device for water purification using solar energy

[LAGOS] Researchers in Nigeria have developed a solar-powered biosensor filtration device that detects and removes killer germs in water, making it safe to drink. Nigeria faces a severe water crisis, with an estimated 70 per cent of water at the point of consumption contaminated, according to UNICEF. The UN children’s agency says 117, 000 children…

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Wind energy harnessed to solve power shortages in rural Nigeria

By Davis Weddi | 28 August 2024

[LAGOS] A team of five Nigerian researchers have developed an innovative solution called AirVolt, designed to harness wind energy to generate sustainable electricity for rural communities in northern Nigeria. These areas, often disconnected from the national grid, face significant challenges in accessing essential services such as healthcare, due to unreliable power. Nigeria’s energy landscape has…

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