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At the 60th Annual Scientific Conference and Anniversary of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, delivered a compelling speech that resonated deeply with the medical laboratory science community. Held on November 28, 2024, in Umuahia, Abia State, the event marked six…
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday congratulated six Nigerian scientists and engineers who were named among the 400 recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) by U.S. President Joe Biden. This year's awardees, announced by President Joe Biden on January 14, 2025, are employed or funded by 14 participating United States…
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