Mojeed Adelodun’s research on environmental impact of Radiation therapy in cancer treatment
By Rita Okoye In today’s ever-evolving medical landscape, the intersection of cutting-edge innovation and environmental responsibility is more critical than ever. This realization became glaringly evident as I delved deeper into the growing use of radiation therapy techniques in cancer treatment. While these techniques have revolutionized patient care, an important question lingered in my mind—what […]
Varsity don hails Tinubu’s SEDC board appointment, says initiative milestone for Igbo inclusion
Renowned academic from the University of Abuja, Professor Maxwell Nwachukwu Opara, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) and appointing its board members.
Ivory-Tower-It-Is
By NICK DAZANG Once upon a time, it was the privileged members of the academia who reportedly lived in the Ivory Tower. Ensconced in their groove of academe, its exalted members had it all going for them. The streets in the campuses were usually well tarred and paved. The streets were adorned with well-manicured and fragrant […]
True autonomy for LGAs
A visit to the premises of any local government secretariat in Nigeria is enough to convince one that this tier of government has been grossly neglected. Many of the secretariats are housed in old, run-down buildings characterised by broken furniture, leaking roofs, and overgrown surroundings. Most of them lack basic amenities like electricity, water and […]
Okija rice stampede: I lost 3 persons — Businessman
A businessman, Mr. Obele Ugo, has said he lost three persons during the stampede that claimed many lives at the Okija headquarters of the Obijackson Foundation, when people from many communities in Ihiala Local Government Area gathered, weekend, to collect Christmas rice.
Tax Reform bills: Why we insist on withdrawal — Ndume
Former Senate Leader, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has said his insistence on the withdrawal of the Tax Reform Bills forwarded to the Senate was to pave way for wider consultations and necessary adjustments.
BPP unveils new vision to eliminate procurement fraud
The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun has unveiled a new vision to eliminate procurement fraud in the country. This was the central focus of a press conference themed “Renewed Hope Through Strategic Procurement” which held in Abuja on Monday. Adedokun stated that the goal is to eliminate procurement fraud […]
Abia govt honours winners of JETS competition, tasks students on excellence
Abia State Government, weekend, honoured students from the state who won laurels at the- just concluded 27th National Junior, Engineers, Technicians And Scientists JETS competition held in Abuja.
FG to make 2025 impactful for businesses — Minister
•As NACCIMA seeks regulation of trade fairs By Yinka Kolawole The Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Dr Junoke Oduwole, has promised that 2025 will be an impactful year for businesses in Nigeria. She stated this at the weekend during a Ministerial engagement with members of the National Association of Chambers of commerce Industry Mines and […]
Olu of Warri commissions housing project in Warri North
Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, has commissioned six two-bedroom bungalow apartments in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. The apartments, a housing project undertaken by the Warri North Council Chairman, Festus Ashima, were fitted with all modern facilities including solar power systems. During the commissioning, the monarch expressed satisfaction with the […]
Japa: Over 3000 lab scientists left Nigeria in 2yrs – AMLSN
No fewer than 3000 medical laboratory scientists departed Nigeria in search of greener pasture abroad in the last two years, according to the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN).
