…Dr. Ibrahim Wada, OON, described MDCAN as a major force in advancing medical education, research and clinical services in Nigeria. “MDCAN, to the best of my assessment, is a force for progress of medical education, clinical services and research in medicine in our dear country,” Wada said. He urged the association to t…

…an airliner in mission to uncover secrets of the sun NASA is deploying a high-altitude research aircraft to chase Wednesday's solar eclipse in a mission aimed at helping scientists gain a better understanding of the Sun and its mysterious atmosphere. The specialised WB-57 Canberra aircraft will fly at about 50,000ft ab…

…the US out of the WHO after 77 years on his first day back in office in 2025. Medical research has never established any link between autism and vaccination, but sceptics including Kennedy continue to suggest that there might be one. Kennedy has launched a major review of vaccines, including some that have been in use…

…plans to develop the Utanga Safari into a world-class conservation and scientific research ecosystem focused on the conservation and breeding of endangered and near-extinct African species. Ghosh said the project will create employment and new economic opportunities while placing Obanliku and Cross River on the interna…

…outstanding obligations. During a recent media chat, the Chief Economist and Director of Research at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Dr Olusegun Omisakin, said the issue is not borrowing itself but how the funds are utilised. “Without justifying borrowing, if you look at contemporary economies, you hardly see a sig…

…to d!e. "Faith was my supervisee during her years in the University when she wrote her research work. She graduated and went to the Nigerian Law School this year. "It is actually heartwrenching to hear that she committed suicide by jumping from a 4 storey building in the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus. This is a was…

…with the NCC expecting them to support skills acquisition, startup incubation, research and technology-enabled enterprise. The regulator noted the value of the facilities would not be determined by the buildings or equipment alone, but by their ability to generate tangible economic opportunities. “Buildings alone do no…

…up after a week of events in Accra. It brought together artists, healthcare workers, researchers, educators, and policymakers to look at how the arts can support public health and wellbeing. The post Accra Arts and Health Festival marks milestone for Ghana’s creative health sector appeared first on Tribune Online.

…higher institutions and industries. He said, “We intend to partner with Chinese research institutes to develop affordable, solar-powered cold storage facilities for perishable goods.” On agro-processing, Muhammed said Nigeria would seek technology transfer to process cassava, shea butter and cashew nuts into finished p…

…Duke-Abiola, has accepted her nomination and endorsement by the African Policy and Research Consortium for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Duke-Abiola, the widow of the late businessman and politician, Chief Moshood Abiola, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement responding to the endorsement…

…Science and Technology would therefore pursue deeper collaboration with Chinese research institutions in post-harvest management, agro-processing and scientific training. “We intend to partner with Chinese research institutes to develop affordable, solar-powered cold storage facilities for perishable goods,” he said. H…

…civic engagement while advancing my academic interests through postgraduate studies and research. I hope to contribute to institutions that shape public policy and governance in Africa, using both research and practical experience to drive sustainable development and strengthen democratic institutions. Beyond my person…

…that would discover hidden talents in every part of Nigeria, bridge the gap between research and industry, and restore confidence in the extraordinary ingenuity of Nigerians,” he said. Reflecting on the inaugural edition in 2025, he disclosed that one of the participating innovators secured a £1.5 million investment co…

…ownership, according to a 2025 report from the University of Buenos Aires and other researchers. But they note that in some districts the percentage of foreign owners already exceeds the 15 per cent limit, particularly in “territories endowed with water and mineral resources, or logistical advantages,” such as ports. A…

…billions of naira annually on diesel to keep lecture halls, laboratories, hostels and research facilities operational. Several federal universities have repeatedly warned that rising energy costs are threatening academic activities, forcing some institutions to ration electricity supply and increase utility charges for…

…than 10 per cent of the revenue to the institution for aviation manpower development, research and innovation. Umar told the lawmakers that the safety of the aviation sector depends on strong and adequately funded institutions, stressing that the regulator must be strong, meteorological services dependable, accident an…

…the management of public funds. “Public resources, capital projects, intervention funds, research initiatives and institutional investments must translate into measurable improvements in skills acquisition, institutional performance, youth employment and national productivity,” he said. Responding on behalf of the boar…

THE renowned global health researcher, Dr Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, has warned that Nigeria may be facing a growing public health challenge as drug-resistant bacterial infections increasingly threaten the survival of newborns. The warning is based on new research that links the rising burden to widespread antibioti…

…Agency (NIHSA), Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Mohammed; Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr Matthew Adepoju; Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike; and representative of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR),…

…also become coaches, sports scientists, physiotherapists, administrators, entrepreneurs, researchers and innovators. We are investing in human capital that will continue to serve our nation long after competitive careers have ended,” he said. The minister said the programme would end the long-standing challenge of tale…

…directed that his organs be donated and his body handed over to medical institutions for research and training after his death.The 81-year-old made the directive in a public rendition of his last will and testament, which he released while receiving treatment at the Josek Medical Centre in Ogba, Lagos, following a rece…

…than attending lectures and reading textbooks. Assignments are to be submitted online, research is conducted on the internet, group discussions occur through messaging apps, and deadlines can accumulate quickly. The post 10 best free apps every student should have in 2026 appeared first on Tribune Online.

…merely “as a campaign move” to put pressure on Netanyahu, according to Tal Elovits, a researcher at Israeli think tank Molad. “The Israeli right-wing has always tried to postpone a scenario in which this conflict becomes an international conflict. Obviously, the IDF’s behaviour will be different once you have soldiers…

…story during a community engagement programme in Rigafada organised by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) alongside the Ford Foundation. The event was held under the Grannies Network for Change (G-NEC) project.According to Leadership, the programme brought together 40 grandmothers to discuss how older…

…Nigerian women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Her research spans atmospheric physics, space-weather physics, electronics, and particle physics, and she has built a reputation for translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions for environmental problems.According to Voic…