The NSN President, Prof Owoyele, the Keynote Speaker, Prof. Oremosu, meeting with the VC Bingham University in his office The VC Bingham University welcoming the NSN President and his team to the university Cross section of attendees at the conference The VC Bingham University delivering his welcome address The NSN President delivering his welcome address The Chairman, Local Organizing Committee (LOC) delivering her speech Cross section of participants The conferment of NSN Fellowship on Prof Barnabas Danborno Dr Adetunji delivering the 1st Plenary lecture Group photograph with the new NSN Fellow The NSN Excos with the VC Bingham University Read…
Author: Tina George
ASHENEWS reports that the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN) has been urged to find solutions to some of the neurogenetic crises and diseases confronting Nigerians. The Vice Chancellor of Bingham University, Professor Haruna Ayuba, made this call while declaring the 21st Annual Conference of the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria open at Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa state. Ayuba said that the theme of the conference, ‘Landscape of neurogenetic diseases’, is apt due to the negative impact of neurogenetic diseases on health services and economies of several countries across the world, including Nigeria. “Neurogenetic diseases are caused by defects in one or…
President Bola Tinubu has ordetred the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto State to rid the North-West of the menace of insecurity.
ASHENEWS reports that the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN) is set to host its 21st Annual Scientific Conference from September 3rd to 6th, 2024, at Bingham University located in Karu, Nasarawa State. This year’s conference, “Landscape of Neurogenetic Diseases,” will bring together experts and enthusiasts from various disciplines, including anatomy, philosophy, physiology, computer science, and neuroscience. Attendees are expected from Nigeria and abroad. The conference will feature a series of pre-conference workshops and symposia to provide an in-depth understanding of neurogenic diseases. Sub-themes to be discussed include Alzheimer’s disease, Ataxia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, neuroinformatics, neurotoxicology, neurobehavior, neuroethics, and neuroeducation. Professor Adesola Oremosu,…
ASHENEWS reports that the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has said that Nigeria also needs to have a Ministry of Men Affairs to address issues facing men in the country. Nigeria currently has only the Ministry of Women Affairs, headed by Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye. Speaking at the annual maiden lecture organised by Crisp Nigeria (CrispNG), a youth-focused online media organisation, Dalung said many men are dying early due to challenges confronting them adding that “justice demands” that men should also have a ministry exclusively dedicated to them. “I have a neighbour here in Abuja who is an orphan,…
the Special Adviser on Print Media to the Niger state Governor, Aisha Wakaso has decried the low inclusion of women in politics in Nigeria.
two young artisanal miners, Zubairu Ibrahim and Sadiq Ibrahim have died when a mine collapsed over them while they were in the search for solid minerals.
An analysis on a Facebook post provided insight into the struggles faced by healthcare workers and patients alike, illuminating a health system riddled with inefficiencies, overworked staff, and, at times, negligence
The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed that four people have died as a result of recent floods in the state.
ASHENEWS reports that youth groups in Niger state have commended the state government for its effective management of the recent nationwide “End Bad Governance” protests. The youths praised the administration’s proactive measures, which ensured the safety of lives and properties in the state. The youths, in a statement signed by the Chairman of Young Progressive Nigerlites Association, Haruna Ismaila Musa noted that protests cause unrest in various parts of the country and often see business owners and innocent citizens suffering as criminal elements take advantage of the chaos to loot and steal. Musa stated that the Niger state government’s swift…