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Nigerian scholar, Kolawole, others advance research on PFAS removal strategy from U.S. water samples
3 Feb 2024
A Nigerian scholar, Olorunsola Kolawole, and a team of researchers have developed a novel strategy for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water samples. Kolawole is a doctoral student of chemistry at Jackson State University, United States, whose research is focused on the design of nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications. Discussing the purpose…
27 Jan 2024
In today’s rapidly changing and competitive software development landscape, delivering high-quality software quickly and efficiently is crucial.
27 Jan 2024
The Southeast states in Nigeria were abuzz with colourful celebrations and multiple social events during the 2023 Christmas season, as it is now customary in Igboland during festive periods.
27 Jan 2024
In 2020, it became increasingly obvious that there were challenges the traditional leadership development model couldn’t fully fix, especially the challenges of time, finance, and return on investment for most traditional interventions.
27 Jan 2024
Founder of Almond Rouge, Zainab Amoo, is revolutionising the food industry in Nigeria and beyond.
27 Jan 2024
Many children encounter difficulty with properly assimilating certain subject areas. In some cases, it could be caused by a mere mental block, and in other cases, it could be caused by inadequacy on the part of tutors, among many other reasons.
27 Jan 2024
A new research by a Doctor of Philosophy student, Olutoyin Ikuteyijo, has called for the need to equip Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) with gender units to address issues of Sexual and Gender-based Violence.
27 Jan 2024
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, has pledged to allocate over N300 million of government resources to a low-cost biogas project designed to address energy poverty and associated socio-economic challenges confronting women in rural communities in Nigeria.
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, described as sad and shocking the death of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and immediate past chairman of the Oyo State Signage and Advertising Agency, Temilola Segun Adibi. Adibi, a former chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government, passed away at the early hours…
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A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom, James Akinwande, has taken it upon himself to replace a pair of shoes and a wristwatch allegedly stolen from the brother of Kemi Badenoch, a prominent British politician and leader of the Conservative Party. This comes after Badenoch recently accused officers of the Nigeria Police Force…
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Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof Polycarp E. Chigbue, has hinted that the adoption of voluntary carbon market could lead to a revenue estimated at $2 billion globally in 2021. He also stated that Africa alone would get over $1.5 trillion from the market by 2050. Speaking during a stakeholders workshop on exploring…
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An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 36- year-old man, David Luke, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman. The defendant, who resides at 15, Robert St., Magodo Phase 2, Lagos, is being tried for rape. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. M.F. Onamusi, did not take the defendant’s plea. READ ALSO:Security…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given President Bola Tinubu 48 hours to reverse the recent 50% telcos tariff hike. SERAP, in a statement, said failure to do so by the Tinubu administration means they will be charged in court. “The Tinubu administration and telcos must immediately reverse the unlawful increase in calls…
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A security guard, Solomon Bulus, was on Tuesday, arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court, Kubwa, Abuja, over alleged criminal conspiracy, negligent conduct and theft. The police charged the defendant with criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, theft and negligent conduct. The Prosecuting Counsel, John Okpa, said that the defendant and one Ogenyi Emmanuel, who had earlier been…
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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a polytechnic in Abuja and named it after himself. The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic will be situated in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, noted in a letter addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that…
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The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, has called for stakeholders' collaboration for the country to succeed in mitigating risks and safeguarding its financial system. Bakari made this observation on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Anti-Money Laundering, Combating Terrorism Financing and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) Compliance Summit, organised by the…
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has advised the new Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, Mrs. Mojisola Meranda, to discharge her duties diligently and conscientiously. The APC Spokesman, Mr. Seye Oladejo, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Tuesday in Lagos. Oladejo urged…
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Ahead of the legislative debate on the controversial tax reform, the Women's Wing of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has faulted the move to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) through the new tax regime. The coalition regretted the current economic hardships on the common Nigerian and insisted that an attempt to hike the…