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Jovita Daraezinwa, a medicinal chemist specializing in cancer drug discovery, has called on all stakeholders to increase investments in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of targeted cancer treatments. With years of experience in organic synthesis and cancer pharmacology, Daraezinwa emphasizes the urgent need for innovative solutions to combat drug resistance in cancer therapy. Speaking…

Renowned financial analyst and data-driven strategist, Oluwatobiloba Alao, has urged policymakers to integrate deep learning techniques into financial modeling to enhance economic decision-making and long-term investment strategies. Drawing from his extensive research in applied statistics and decision analytics, Alao emphasised that artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionise financial systems, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability in today’s…

A renowned academic and former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola has applauded Nigeria's significant role in championing cultural diversity across the African continent. Okebulola, the Director of the Institute for African Culture and International Understanding (IACIU), gave the commendation in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja.…

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Nigerian women, accounting for approximately 22.7% of all female cancer cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite its prevalence, cultural taboos and misinformation continue to hinder open discussions about breast health, often leading to late diagnoses and more difficult treatment outcomes. Ngozi RbK Okafor, with…

In the very complex world of cancer research, some of the most significant breakthroughs often emerge from unexpected places. Dr. Boluwatife Olu Afolabi, a Nigerian clinician-scientist at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, has come to exemplify this truism through his innovative work in oral and craniofacial sciences. By reaching deep into the chemical foundations…

Amid a growing global concern over the impact of environmental toxins on human health, a Nigerian scientist based in the United States is shedding light on the role of cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) in the development of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs). Dr. Ajibo Doris Nnenna, a seasoned researcher with expertise in pharmacology and toxicology, has…

Any attempt to reclassify electricity consumers by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) will be resisted, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has also rejected the planned reclassification. Acting General Secretary of NUEE, Dominic Igwebike, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the migration of…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed displeasure with the directives by the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano and Kebbi states mandating the closure of all public and private schools for up to five weeks to observe the Ramadan fast, effective from late February to early April 2025. In a statement on Sunday, CAN…

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has been at the forefront of driving educational reforms in Nigeria, playing a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s tertiary education landscape.

Following the lack of critical infrastructure at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the immediate construction of male and female hostels, a health centre, administrative blocks, among others. The governor acknowledged that immediate intervention at the university was necessary to improve the learning standard. Governor Fubara vowed…

Head of Marketing at AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Olusesan Ogunyooye, has said Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are not going to replace marketers; instead, they will reshape the industry by creating new opportunities that only marketing professionals with technology skills can leverage. He made this known during the MarTech Africa 2.0 conference held in Lagos…

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, says he will resign if the current APC state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, is re-elected. Ata made this statement at a press conference in Kano on Monday. He reaffirmed his position, stating he would resign from both his ministerial role and the party. He said, “This…