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CBN disburses N1.487trn to boost food security

COVID-19: CBN to give grants to scientists, researchers to aid produce local vaccines ― Emefiele

On May 12, 20204:36 pmIn Newsby David O Royal

—Virus has reawakened collaboration between critical partners—SGF —Equipment for public hospitals later – Sahara Group —As donations by private sector hits N27bn By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—-THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Tuesday, disclosed that it was developing a framework that would provide grants and long term facilities for researchers, science institutions and biotechnology firms
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Borno: Zulum secures FGC admissions for 959 out-of-school girls, boys

Kidney failures: Borno summons science researchers to find causes

On February 6, 202012:38 pmIn Healthby David O Royal

By Ndahi Marama In reaction to growing cases of kidney failures affecting citizens, Borno state has on Thursday thrown open invitation to foremost science researchers to submit proposals for investigation into the causes of prevalence in some parts of the state. The researchers will focus on water, environment and other possible causes. The invitation, which
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Researchers find 1,000 yr old Viking-era ship in western Norway

On November 22, 20198:27 pmIn Foreign, Newsby Rasheed Sobowale

Norwegian researchers said on Friday that they had discovered a Viking-era ship at a burial site in western Norway, estimating it could be more than 1,000 years old. Ola Elvestuen, Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment, said in a statement that the ship was important for our common history saying “now we have to investigate
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Gay behaviour ‘is the norm for most animals’ ― Research

On November 19, 20194:05 pmIn Newsby Rasheed Sobowale

Yale University research team, studied the sexual activity of more than 1,500 different animal species to discover the pattern of sexual preference. These ethologists study animals including crabs, snakes, cows and monkeys. The researchers according to the statement said they were puzzled by why homosexuality persists “despite not having an obvious evolutionary benefit”. Conception is
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UNILAG: I regret signing report – Visitation Panel Chairman

Shun scientific misconducts, varsity don tasks researchers

On October 14, 20197:47 pmIn Education, Newsby Bankole

A Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Toxicology, University of Ibadan, Professor Ebenezer Farombi, has urged researchers in academia to shun scientific misconduct and consider integrity in their research to impact effectively on the public.

Human corpses move around ‘significantly’ for a year after death, Scientists discover

On September 13, 20194:44 pmIn Foreign, Newsby Rasheed Sobowale

The researchers at the Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research (AFTER) have discovered that dead bodies move “significantly” during the decomposition process. The discovery made at a “human body farm” is likely to change the way death scenes are investigated. Prior to the revelation investigators believed how a body was found was how it died,
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Researchers task academics on solutions-driven research

On January 17, 201912:03 amIn Education, Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

Education stakeholders have reiterated the need for academicians to concentrate on solutions-driven research just as international researchers at the on going International Conference on Knowledge and Innovation Management hosted by Babcock University said ”Government is not perusing research, because they are not impactful”. They disclosed that for research to be impactful, it must be contemporary and solve contemporary problems while they stressed that the challenge generally is the need for stakeholders in academics to be pragmatic and for government to provide conducive atmosphere for research .

For 6% of Cancers, Blame Diabetes, High BMI — RESEARCHERS

On December 5, 20173:01 amIn Healthby Nwafor

A new study carried out by Imperial College London has revealed that diabetes and High Body Mass Index, BMI, contribute six percent to the global burden of cancer.

Researchers produce paper, floor tiles, others from plantain, banana stem

On September 28, 20179:41 amIn Newsby vanguard

RESEARCHERS at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, have produced pulp, paper, cellulosic plastics, decorative textile costumes, fibre board and floor tiles from matured pseudostems (part of the banana plant that looks like a trunk) of plantain and banana. The items were exhibited at the sixth edition of Nigerian Universities Research & Development Fair (NURESDEF) held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

Researchers develop artificial heart nearly as good as real

On July 24, 20177:18 pmIn Healthby Nwafor

An artificial heart which closely imitates the real thing “in form and function” has been developed by Swiss researchers.