…(AI) has become a major part of modern education. Many students now use AI tools to research, solve problems, summarise notes, and do assignments. While some believe these technologies help students learn faster and become more productive, others argue that reliance on AI reduces critical thinking, creativity, and inde…

…have debated whether the animal could move on its own.To answer that question, researchers recently examined more than 100 fossils in the most comprehensive analysis of Spriggina since its discovery. The scientists concluded that not only did Spriggina wriggle across the seafloor, but the abundance of fossil specimens…

…"The centre-piece of the address was EMERGE, the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment, which the SMDF launched in June 2026. Described by Shinkafi as the first dedicated, competitive funding vehicle for geoscience research in Nigerian universities, EMERGE runs three streams: Exploration, Critica…

…a foundational constitutional promise regarding equality of birth. Conversely, policy research data highlighted the potential long-term demographic impacts had the executive order stood. A joint study by the Migration Policy Institute and Penn State University projected that the restriction would have resulted in an es…

…Remuneration Order, improved life insurance for lawyers and free access to legal research materials for young lawyers. Explaining his vision, Akangbe said, "The LOA programme for the NBA 2026 to 2028 is structured around five interconnected pillars, organised under the acronym I-DARE... This is I-DARE. Five pillars. Sp…

…nearly all are willing to vaccinate their children once it becomes available. The research, presented at the Ibadan International Public Health Conference by a Master's student in the Department of Health […] The post Oyo caregivers are willing to embrace malaria vaccine despite knowledge gaps -Study appeared first on…

…intelligence sharing and inter-agency collaboration against trafficking, improved research and data systems, and the building of resilient communities capable of responding to drug-related problems. "No nation can achieve sustainable development when its young population is threatened by drug abuse and addiction," he s…

…appointment of the former Director-General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), Dr. Obi Peter Adigwe, as the pioneer National Coordinator of the new office, describing his selection as consistent with the vision behind the initiative.According to the association, Adigwe’s exten…

…and moderating finance costs to support sustainable earnings growth." Similarly, a research analyst, Mobifoluwa Adesina, assessed that the easing in finance costs was driven by two factors: sector-wide deleveraging and a more stable interest rate environment. He said, "Following the steep rise in borrowing costs during…

…the United States, linked the practice to childhood experiences, citing scholarship by researchers Margaret Hunter and Jemima Pierre. Speaking with PUNCH Online on Tueday, she said women who bleach are responding rationally to a social environment that has told them since childhood that darker skin is a disadvantage. "…

…had become more than an idea. It was now a project with a price tag. He spent months researching universities and eventually applied for a master’s degree in Data Analytics at Stiftung Universität, a public university in Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, northern Germany. Getting admitted was only the first hurdle. Long befo…

…According to the statement, the equipment was handed over to the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State, representing a significant step forward in agricultural science and technology collaboration between both countries. The shipment, which arrived on June 17, consists of four specialised…

…recommendations that advance public interest; embrace innovation by encouraging research, digital transformation and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence; and promote community service by supporting initiatives that improve education, healthcare, environmental sustainabil…

Last week, researchers at cloud security firm Sysdig said they'd documented the first known case of "agentic ransomware." It was an extortion operation, dubbed JadePuffer, in which an AI agent - not a human - handled the technical execution of a real-world cyberattack from start to finish. The agent broke into a vulner…

…turned out to be a blessing because it gave us time to build the technology and do the research before the market caught up. Momentum really accelerated after [US President] Donald Trump's election [in 2024], when the regulatory conversation around crypto became much more serious. Large financial institutions eventuall…

…century. In a remarkably short time, AI-powered tools have transformed the way researchers search for literature, analyse data, organise references, improve writing and communicate findings. From postgraduate students to seasoned professors, researchers now have access to digital assistants capable of completing in sec…

…sector are sourced from abroad, according to Director General of Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso This, he noted, reflects a major structural weakness that reduces the sector's contribution to GDP, hinders job creation, and increases production costs. He added that the…

…practitioners, fact-checkers, civil society representatives, digital rights advocates, researchers and democracy actors from the South-West and South-East geopolitical zones. In the communiqué, participants observed that the spread of false information on digital platforms has become a major challenge capable of influe…

…he said, adding that the intervention would significantly strengthen practical learning, research and innovation. Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, represented at the ceremony by his deputy, Faruk Lawal Jobe, commended the Buhari family for sustaining the late president's ideals through investments in education…

…the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the European Union in advancing education, research, innovation and human capital development. "Your conduct, character and academic performance will shape perceptions of Nigeria and inspire future generations of scholars. Be diligent in your studies, respectful of the diffe…

…the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, to strengthen clinical research, innovation and evidence-based healthcare in Nigeria. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday by the hospital's Head of Public Relations and Protocol Unit, Usman Koli, the state-of-the-art facility…

…Blood Transfusions in Bauchi State. The retreat was organised by the Women’s Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) in collaboration with AmplifyChange. Speaking at the workshop, Suleiman said the proposed legislation seeks to protect women and newborns from unsafe medical practices by promoting access to…

…Reconciliation Committee. Others appointed include Hon. Ojuade Bukola as a member of the Research, Planning and Strategy Committee, Hon. Okiki as a member of the Inter-Party Relations Committee and Hon. Adesiji Adefarakan as a member of the Electoral Matters Committee. The campaign council also announced the creation o…

…had eased again to 203.9 Bscf, remaining well below its 2019 peak. A growing body of research links prolonged exposure to flare emissions with respiratory illnesses, skin and eye irritation, cardiovascular disease, and oxidative stress, with children, pregnant women, and older adults particularly vulnerable. A 2020 stu…

…arrangements to become strategic collaborations involving government, investors, research institutions and coastal communities. According to him, coastal industrial clusters supported by modern ports, Special Economic Zones, and digital infrastructure would attract long-term investment and accelerate industrialisation.…