19 Nigerian academics conduct research in Shell sabbatical programme

19 Nigerian academics conduct research in Shell sabbatical programme

A total of 19 academics from different universities in Nigeria have begun research attachments in several fields of study in the latest phase of the sabbatical and internship programme of The Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture, which was introduced in 1980. The eight professors and 11 research interns commenced their programmes in January 2017, seeking to build industry knowledge and understanding in such fields as biodiversity, petroleum engineering, geophysics, impact assessment, community health and oil and gas exploration.
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MALARIA VACCINE: Nigerian entomologist calls for caution

MALARIA VACCINE: Nigerian entomologist calls for caution

Even as the whole world is celebrating the new malaria vaccine by German researchers, a top Nigeria Entomologist and Coordinator, Malaria Research Programme, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Dr. Samuel Awolola, has cautioned Nigerians not to be carried away by the result of the clinical trials, insisting that there is no effective malaria vaccine yet.

Jonathan meets with Sheriff, says party not factionalised

Jonathan meets with Sheriff, says party not factionalised

Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, Monday met with former President, Goodluck Jonathan, who declared that despite the problems in the party, it was not factionalised as being touted. Speaking with newsmen shortly after a closed door meeting with Sheriff, President Jonathan said the former Borno state governor is a leader of the party. “We are solving […]

9ice ready to release new single

9ice ready to release new single

PRIMED to chart a new direction for his career, “Gongo Aso” crooner, Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice has joined the likes of Mavins Records artiste, Iyanya by signing a deal with Temple Management Company.

Patience Jonathan demands fresh N2bn as damages from EFCC

Patience Jonathan demands fresh N2bn as damages from EFCC

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has adjourned to April 24, 2017 a suit filed by wife of former President of Nigeria, Mrs Patience Jonathan seeking N2 billion as compensation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly violating her fundamental human rights.

45-yr-old driver rapes 80-yr-old woman in Ekiti

45-yr-old driver rapes 80-yr-old woman in Ekiti

An Ado Ekiti High Court on Monday sentenced a 45-year-old commercial driver, Lawrence Adedapo, to seven years imprisonment for raping an 80-year-old woman, Madam Grace Asaolu.