AMR now makes infections difficult to treat – Experts

By Abujah Racheal Some medical experts in the country have expressed concern over the difficulties now encountered in treating infections due to the increasing rate of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The experts expressed their concerns on Tuesday in Lagos, at a five-day training for journalists, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-BasedContinue Reading

Stakeholders advocate for collaboration to boost mining sector

By Martha Agas Mining stakeholders in Nigeria have called for greater collaboration among relevant agencies, sectors, and institutions to advance the sector’s development. This appeal was made on Monday in Abuja at the 60th Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) during a pre-conference panelContinue Reading

Diversified economy crucial to nation’s sustainable growth – Edun

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says Nigeria needs to diversify its economy into non-oil resources to accelerate economic development. Edun said this on Monday in Abuja, at the National Treasury Workshop with the theme, “Nigeria’s Revenue Challenges and the WayContinue Reading

CPA seeks probe into alleged N7.7bn NCDMB misappropriation

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA), in collaboration with other civic groups, has called for an investigation into alleged financial misconduct within the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The organisation alleges that N7.7 billion ($4.7 million) was misappropriated without the necessary approvals, in violation ofContinue Reading

FG commences construction of emerging technologies institute in Kano

By Sylvester Thompson The Federal Government has commenced the construction of Sustainable and Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI) in Kano The project is under the aegis of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). Mr Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, the agency’s Director of Information, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja,Continue Reading

NMGS plays major role in shaping mineral development policies —President

By Martha Agas The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), says it plays a major role in shaping the policy direction of mineral development in the country. NMGS President, Prof. Akinade Olatunji, stated this on Friday in Abuja, during a news conference ahead the society’s 60th Annual International Conference andContinue Reading