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Nigerian Scientist Advocates Computational Technologies to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

Abuja: A Nigerian researcher, Dr. Gideon Gyebi, has emphasized the potential of emerging computational technologies to accelerate the discovery of new antibiotics, addressing the pressing global issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Gyebi, a scientist specializing in Computational and Systems Biology, shared insights from his recent study with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to […]

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UN Women and NCCC Unveil Gender-Climate Toolkit to Boost Inclusive Governance

Abuja: UN Women and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) have launched Nigeria’s NDC Gender Integration Toolkit and Strategy to enhance gender equality in national climate governance and policymaking. Speaking in Abuja, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, described the launch as a major step toward inclusive climate governance. […]

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Tinubu Establishes N200 Billion Fund to Boost MSMEs and Manufacturers

Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has clarified the rationale behind his administration’s establishment of a N200 billion intervention fund aimed at bolstering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers. Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, organized by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, highlighted the necessity of […]

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Nigeria Launches Extensive Vaccination Drive to Immunize 106 Million Children

Abuja: Nigeria is rolling out one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in its history, aiming to protect around 106 million children against measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the nationwide initiative will combine multiple vaccines and child health services in a single drive, ensuring […]

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$2 Billion Broadband Project to Propel Nigeria’s GDP Growth, Says Tijani

Abuja: The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has announced a significant development in Nigeria’s digital landscape with the introduction of a two-billion-dollar broadband project. This ambitious initiative is poised to considerably enhance the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dr. Tijani emphasized that this […]