COVID-19 vaccine
21 Nov
The groundbreaking mRNA technology transfer programme is positioned towards establishing 11 state-of-the-art good manufacturing practices (GMP) certified manufacturing facilities across 10 countries by 2030.
30 Jul 2024
Pfizer lifted its full-year profit forecast Tuesday following solid results that showed progress in pivoting its business amid the pronounced decline of COVID-19 vaccine sales. The big pharma company -- which had over the last year reported a string of weak earnings reports with the precipitous decline of COVID vaccines -- pointed to the gains…
9 Jun 2024
Heart failure patients, who are vaccinated against COVID-19, have an 82 per cent greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented at the Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
2 Jun 2024
Heart failure patients, who are vaccinated against COVID-19, have an 82 per cent greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented at the Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Heart Failure is a life-threatening syndrome affecting more than 64 million people…
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The current administration of the University of Abuja by the combined team of an unlawfully foisted acting Vice-Chancellor and amputated one-man Governing Council has remained the most egregious blunder committed by the Tinubu Presidency since its inauguration on May 29, 2023. The imposed leadership, comprising Professor Patricia Manko Lar as the acting Vice-Chancellor and Senator…
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Academic and non-academic staff of Adamawa State-owned tertiary institutions have declared an indefinite strike over their exclusion from the new minimum wage increase. The strike, announced by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of academic and non-academic staff unions, follows the expiration of a seven-day warning strike that began on February 27, 2025, and ended on…
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The House of Representatives has threatened to order the arrest of the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr. Olusade Adesola, for refusing to explain his role in the alleged contravention of the building code of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petition, Hon. Irom…
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Neglected or poorly managed Hypertension has been, amongst others, the mother of Stroke, Heart Failure and Kidney Failure. These are the leading causes of death in Africa particularly during the prime age. However, a Nigerian Medical Doctor produced a game changer through iconic technology. In this short video, Dr Richard Okoye, Chairman Savealife Group, reveals what inspired…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State for extending an olive branch to pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers. The group noted that by inviting them to a meeting, Governor Fubara has demonstrated his commitment to democracy and peace. HURIWA National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, emphasized that the citizens…
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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has released a list containing the names of players to feature in Nigeria's World Cup qualifiers clash with Rwanda and Zimbabwe. In the goalkeeping department is Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie and Kayode Bankole. The defenders listed for the games include William Troost-Ekong, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Olaoluwa Aina, Igoh Ogbu…
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It would not be an exaggeration to say that Governor Hyacinth Iornem Alia of Benue State has, within the past twenty-one months in office, made significant strides, especially in the areas of education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, humanitarian services, women and youth empowerment, as well as security among other critical sectors. Governor Alia, who assumed the…
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Kogi Head of Service (HOS), Dr Elijah Evinemi, has expressed deep sadness over the death of a former Deputy Gov. of the state, Mr Patrick Adaba. This is contained in a statement signed by Evinemi on Tuesday in Lokoja. Evinemi described the deceased as a distinguished statesman and an icon whose contributions to National and…
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French President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday to address a meeting of military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries willing to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine after any negotiated truce with Russia. Macron, who has sought to rally a European response to Washington's shock policy shift in US-Russia relations, has said Tuesday's meeting…
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Net suffers have expressed concern over sharp decline in web browsing occasioned by the telecom tariff hikes in the country. The users including students, traders and business operators, who spoke in Bauchi and Gombe, decried frequent call drops, poor connectivity and low data speed since the introduction of the new telecom tarrifs. They said the…