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COVID-19: UNILAG researchers built mobile ventilators

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

The Lagos state government has described it as a game changer, the AmbuVent ventilator produced by a team of researchers from the University of Lagos. The commissioner for science and technology, Mr Hakeem Fahm, made the observation at the presentation of the AmbuVent to the government by the

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COVID-19: CBN to fund Nigerian researchers, institutions that develop vaccine

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2020 0

Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is developing a framework under which grants and long term facilities will be provided to researchers, science institutions and biotechnology firms to develop COVID-19 Vaccine. The Governor of CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele disclosed this at the unveiling of the THISDAY Dome Testing, Tracing and Treatment […]

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FG to involve NISER researchers in national dev, says Agba

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba has assured researchers at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) that the federal government would need their expertise in the preparation of a long-term national development plan that would begin next year. Agba gave the assurance at an interactive session with the

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AFAR names Mainoma chairman of advisory governing council

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2018 0

The Association of Forensic Accounting Researchers (AFAR), has elected Prof. Muhammad Akaro Mainoma, as the Chairman of its Advisory Council and Board of Trustees. A statement by the association also explained that President of AFAR, Dr. Godwin Oyedokun and 1st Vice President, Dr. Titilayo Fowokan was also elected the 1st Vice Chairman and 2nd Vice […]

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Coldest place on Earth where you breath in and die

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2018 0

Researchers have found and recorded the coldest place on Earth using satellite. Located on an ice sheet deep in Antarctica, the area is minus 62 degree centigrade (-144 degree Fahrenheit). According to scientists, this might be the coldest it would ever be due to global warming. According to Ted Scambos, a researcher at the National […]

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Belly fat linked to vitamin D deficiency, says study

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2018 0

A higher amount of belly fat has been linked to lower vitamin D levels in the body, a new study says. Researchers in the Netherlands found that people with higher levels of total body and abdominal fat had lower levels of vitamin D compared to those with less fat. This could mean that people who […]

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Researchers develop pill to aid breast cancer diagnosis

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

Researchers at the University of Michigan are developing a pill that makes diagnosing breast cancer tumours easier. The pill makes tumours light up when exposed to infrared light, and the concept has worked in mice. “ It’ s actually based on a failed drug , ” said Greg Thurber , UM assistant professor of chemical […]

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Raw fruit, vegetables boost mental health

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2018 0

Researchers from University of Otago, have discovered that raw fruit and vegetables may be better for mental health than cooked , canned and processed fruit and vegetables. Dr. Tamlin Conner, Psychology Senior Lecturer and lead author, says public health campaigns have historically focused on aspects of quantity for the consumption of fruit and vegetables ( […]

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Achievers varsity set to break research, academic record ―Bode Ayorinde

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2018 0

THE Pro-Chancellor of Achiever University, (AU) Owo, Ondo state, Hon. Bode Ayorinde, has said the institution is poised to break records in terms of researchers which would prefer solutions to the socio-economic challenges of the country to rank the University as the best in Africa and one the best in the world. Ayorinde who started […]