By Bukola Adewumi Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), has solicited medical practitioners support to educate Nigerians on the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Abdullahi made the appeal at a one-day sensitisation programme for medical practitioners in Abuja with the theme “Science, Safety and Benefits ofContinue Reading

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi/Lucy Ogalue Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and MEDIAVIVA Consultancy Limited have concluded plans to co-host the 1st African Space Economy Conference, 2023. The President of ACCI, Dr Abubarka Al-Mujtaba, while signing the consultancy agreement with both NASRDA andContinue Reading

The committee members with Dr Adeleke Mamora, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu   By Sylvester Thompson The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Bioethics Committee(NBC) to safeguard the dignity, rights, safety and wellbeing of citizens. The rationale for the establishment ofContinue Reading

Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha,NABDA D-G(middle), Ms Sophia Mbakwe,MD,NNPC EnServe(right) and Dr Chbihi Driss, CEO, Rahad Global(left)   By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Rahad Global Investment Ltd and NNPC Energy Services Ltd on Thursday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). The MoUContinue Reading

By Joy Obanya The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has underscored the need for students to embrace the study of mathematics to enjoy successful science-related careers. The Managing Director of NTIC, Mr Feyzullah Bilgin, gave the advice in Abuja at the 20th Annual National Mathematics Competition (ANMC) for Primary 5,Continue Reading

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Agbaje Lateef, a Nanotechnology expert, says Nigeria generates lot of wastes from agricultural products that can be converted to valuable materials to boost the economy. Lateef, Head of the Nanotechnology Research group (NANO+) domiciled in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State, said this in anContinue Reading