AstraZeneca
20 May
AstraZeneca says it will invest 1.5 billion U.S. dollars in building a manufacturing facility in Singapore for antibody drug conjugates (ADCs).
8 May
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca on Wednesday said it was withdrawing Covid vaccine Vaxzevria, one of the first produced in the deadly pandemic, citing "commercial reasons" following a slump in demand. "As multiple, variant Covid-19 vaccines have since been developed there is a surplus of available updated vaccines. This has led to a decline in demand for…
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Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Monday, rallied youth in Ondo State to support Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle November 16 governorship election in the state. Leading the youth on a solidarity walk to mobilise voters, Aiyedatiwa, Olawande stated that the youth are ready to vote for the governor. The…
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The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), on Monday, said that it achieved record-breaking revenue in October 2024, generating ₦8,199,976,300, marking a substantial rise in earnings for the agency. Its noted that the surge reflects the country's strengthened commitment to diversifying its economy through the solid minerals sector and improving its mining sector's regulatory framework. Director-General…
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The University of Ibadan Vice Chancellor Professor Kayode Adebowale has called for the support of security chiefs in Oyo State. Adebowale said the security challenges in the country have become hydra-headed, and as such, combined and concerted efforts, through a multi-dimensional approach, are required to combat the challenges. The VC stated this when he led…
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Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has pledged to make the state the hub of medical tourism and put an end to the exodus of people moving overseas for health services by expediting the completion of the ongoing construction of the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital. The governor, who made this commitment on Monday in Enugu…
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The Oyo State Government, on Monday, disclosed its plans to strengthen primary health centres in each of the local governments of the state. Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Toyin Balogun, revealed this at an event in commemoration of the International Day for the Elderly, held at the House of Chiefs, Agodi…
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The Oyo State Government, on Monday, promised to continue to promote and use the culture and tourism to expand and improve the economy as envisioned by Governor 'Seyi Makinde in the Oyo State Roadmap for Sustainable Development. The state's Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated this at a press conference heralding the…
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his relentless condemnation of the policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration. APC spokesman Mr. Felix Morka in a statement argued that Atiku’s antagonistic posture is not only politically motivated but hypocrisy taken too far. Urging Nigerians…
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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying efforts in monitoring and studying Nigeria's surface and groundwater reserves by conducting intervention studies to understand why certain areas retain floodwaters. This, the agency said, was crucial to align with international best practices and reduce the recurrent threat of flooding. In a statement…
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The Federal Government has disclosed plans to develop a roadmap for the adaptation of cleaner energy in the aviation industry. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo disclosed this on Monday at the 2nd consultative stakeholders’ engagement on the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Low Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF),…
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ensure proper consultation with state governments in the Niger Delta region before executing projects. Diri said this on Monday when the NDDC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and his management team paid…