Oyelakin M.

Overconsumption is the wasteful consumption or use of commodities in excessive volume that negatively impacts people¹. This has negative social consequences such as insatiable consumer demand and financial losses due to frivolous spending². Furthe...

Internet connectivity promotes the globalization of markets, giving new prospects for businesses and consumers¹. In 2023, 5.16 Bn people are active Internet users globally (64.4% of the population)². According to the '1 for 2' affordability thresh...

Worries about paying back credit card debt may impact personal health badly, according to a study1. Although access to credit boosts economic growth in the short-term, the associated value of such credits fades in the medium-term, with chances of ...

The invention of the automobile in the 20th century had a profound impact on the economy and social connectivity, revolutionizing the way people traveled¹. Owning a car has benefits such as flexibility in managing time, independence, enhanced safe...

An average of 6 billion (Bn) payment cards, most of which contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC), are produced each year¹. PVC is one of the most hazardous plastics whose production and disposal release chlorine-based chemicals that are toxic². Plastic ...

Industrial growth worldwide has exacerbated industrial waste generation, which is particularly toxic, corrosive, ignitable, and reactive and, if not managed correctly, can pollute soil and water¹. As per the latest data available, the world genera...

Globally, around 80% of wastewater is discharged without proper treatment¹. Wastewater contaminates water bodies, which puts a wide variety of wildlife, including hundreds of species of fish that live in water, at risk². Oil spills can have a detr...

84.3% of the world’s energy (including electricity, transport, and heat) comes from fossil fuels¹. Oil accounts for 33.1% of this energy, and gas accounts for 24.2%¹. Electricity or gas is needed at home, offices, industries, etc., for lighting,...

Generation of electricity from non-renewable sources, such as fossil fuels, results in emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and nitrogen oxides, which can cause global warming and air pollution¹. In 2022, global electricity generation reached 28,660 ...

About 6.4 million (Mn) students are enrolled in universities outside their home country in 2022¹. Studying abroad increases the rate of academic success and expands students' world views². However, the complexities of application and registration,...