The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced an inquiry into the high cost and variation in the prices of drugs in the country.
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The Head of Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Prof. Lateef Agbaje, says research into kola nut wastes using nanotechnology has shown promising potential in different fields. Agbaje said this on Wednesday in Abuja during an interview. He said the research team chose to research on kolanut for the investigation due to its competitive advantage and Nigeria’s advantage as the world largest producer of kolanut. He said that there were different ways of producing nanoparticles but the group leveraged green synthesis due to its eco-friendliness, which was devoid of using hazardous chemicals and procedures.…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has launched a strategic partnership with traditional leaders to amplify the voices, protect the rights, and promote empowerment initiatives for rural women in FCT communities.
The Kebbi State Government has announced plans to relocate six medical departments from Sir Yahyah Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, to Kalgo General Hospital in Kalgo Local Government Area for proper remodelling.
Southeast Asia’s largest bank DBS said that 4,000 jobs could be cut in the next three years and be replaced by artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more advanced.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has proposed the establishment of a Child Development and Protection Agency (CDPA) to strengthen the implementation and enforcement of child rights and welfare policies in Nigeria.
The Media Health and Rights (MHR) Initiative of Nigeria and the Lawyers Alert have decried high Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) prevalence in Benue.
As emerging and re-emerging diseases continue to constitute major health challenges, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has called for improved diagnostic and treatment to mitigate its impact in the country.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to justify its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1.
The Federal Government (FG) is ready to galvanise and reposition agriculture in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).