Science
7 Mar
Endosurvivors International Foundation (ESIF) has raised alarm on the increasing number of infertility cases in the country.
7 Mar
The number of adults living with obesity will rise from 0.81 billion in 2020 to 1.53 billion in 2035 according to the 2024 World Obesity Atlas.
7 Mar
Continued spread of Lassa fever in the country has raised concerns among stakeholders on measures to contain it, citing the need to intensify campaigns about personal and environmental hygiene.
22 Feb
Citing cancer as the second leading cause of death globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that an estimated 19.9 million new cases of cancer and almost 10 million deaths from cancer are recorded yearly.
22 Feb
The Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer of Isolo General Hospital, Dr Saliu Oseni, has expressed his determination to reposition the the Hospital to enable it to compete favorably with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital
26 Jan
Afrobeats, with its diverse rhythms, melodies, and cultural richness, has long been recognized as a powerful force that goes beyond mere entertainment.
26 Jan
The story is told that six decades ago, the Saudi monarch brought their sickness to Nigeria seeking medical care. Even so, presently Nigerians in diaspora are coming back home for surgery and treatment of difficult ailments.
2 Jan
Top practitioners of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)/Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART) in Nigeria have dismissed studies that babies born through IVF are more susceptible to cancer, infertility and other degenerative diseases.
1 Jan
Top practitioners of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)/Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART) in Nigeria have dismissed studies that babies born through IVF are more susceptible to cancer, infertility and other degenerative diseases.
15 Dec
Nothing lifts a woman’s spirit more than being complimented for her looks, even by a sworn enemy. Some of them are spontaneously unarmed when comments like, “You are flawlessly pretty,” “You look beautiful,” “You are charming,” “You are sexy,” “You are stunning,” etc are passed on to them.
9 Nov
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr. Uche Nnaji, has directed the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to make Nigeria a hub for local drug product development through the actualisation of capacity building for traditional medicine practitioners ...
9 Nov
Worried about the risk of a new pandemic after COVID-19, a global team of experts has been set up to design an action plan for stopping the next contagion before it starts.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has informed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators about direct sales of US dollars at a discounted rate of N1,021 per dollar. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the apex bank on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. This is the second sale this month and the fourth in…
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Nigerian singer Tems has announced the release of her latest single ”Love me Jeje” an imitation of Seyi Sodimu in 1997. Seyi Sodimu known as Mr. Jeje is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, best known for his hit single "Love Me Jeje". The song made him popular in Nigeria in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The…
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Dangote Oil and Petroleum Refinery has once again slashed the prices of diesel and aviation fuel. Dangote on Tuesday announced a further reduction in the prices of both diesel and aviation fuel to N940 and N980 per litre respectively. This latest round of reductions is coming about two weeks after the company slashed the price…
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Flutterwave is ready for an initial public offering (IPO), says CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola (Right)[/caption] Nigeria’s top company in the financial technology sector, Flutterwave, has rolled out plans for an initial public offering (IPO). This was disclosed by the chief executive of Flutterwave, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, at Semafor’s World Economy Summit in Washington D.C. on…
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Erik ten Hag says the media reaction to Manchester United's performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry was "a disgrace", robustly defending his side's achievement in reaching a second straight final. United surrendered a 3-0 lead at Wembley on Sunday and were saved from a humiliating exit in extra time only by a VAR…
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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 10 for ruling on an application by former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, seeking an order of setting aside the April 17 arrest warrant issued against him. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kemi Pinheiro,…
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A 31-year-old Chinese tourist died after falling into an acidic crater lake in Indonesia’s East Java province, local media reported. The tourist was taking a selfie with her husband when she slipped and fell into the 75-metre-deep Ijen Crater in Banyuwangi district , Kompas.com reported on Tuesday. The couple’s tour guide said the woman had…
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The Nigerian government has said that every Nigerian borrower who goes for made-in-Nigeria product would get better terms on their credit facility. This was revealed by President Bola Tinubu's spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale during in an interview on TVC. "The president has put in a stipulation that we are going to be giving through the Consumer…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the request made by a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, that his order of arrest should be discharged. The court rejected the request on Tuesday after Bello who was absent at his arraignment said he is ready to make an appearance but he is afraid…
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Former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday, prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to vacate the arrest warrant order issued to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against him on April 17. Bello, through his lawyer Adeola Adedipe, SAN, made the application following an order by Justice Emeka Nwite, directing the EFCC…