By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Prof. Temitope Odetoye of the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, has successfully produced biodiesel, using chicken eggshell-derived heterogeneous catalyst. Odetoye made this known in Ilorin while delivering the 253rd Inaugural Lecture of the university. The lecture was entitled: “Symphony of Biomass,
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Nigeria, Hungarian Gov’t renew commitment for water management, research
By Tosin Kolade Nigeria and the Hungarian government have renewed their commitment for effective water management and research in addressing water-related challenges and ensuring sustainable development. Alhaji Bello Goronyo, the Minister of state for Water Resources and Sanitation, said this when he hosted the Honorary Consul-General of Hungary, M
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Institute urges FG to commercialise technology research findings
By Jessica Dogo Prof. Jeffery Barminas, the Director-General of the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT), has urged the Federal Government to commercialise science and technology research findings in the country. Barminas made this plea on Wednesday during the institute’s Special Day at the ongoing 2024 Science, Technology,
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SHESTCO to bridge research gap via Technology
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) has expressed its commitment to bridging the gap in research and development through technology. The Director-General of SHESTCO, Prof. Paul Onyenekwe, made this assertion on Wednesday during SHESTCO Day at the ongoing Science, Technology, and Innovation Expo in Abuja. He sta
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Wellness coy advocates water restructuring to inform govt. policies
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi QNET, a multinational wellness company, has unveiled its research findings focused on restructuring water to empower governments in formulating informed policies. The study, titled “Structured Water and Its Biological Effects Study,” utilised the company’s product, Amezcua Bio Disc 3. During the public presentation in Abuja, Mr
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Blinken’s visit will encourage our research efforts – Salako
By Kemi Akintokun Prof. Babatunde Salako, the Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), on Wednesday described the visit of the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to the institute, as a push to do more in research. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the American Secretary of State is on a […]
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Africa needs more researchers to tackle poverty, other challenges – Experts
By Grace Alegba Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Board Chairman, African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) says the continent needs more researchers to tackle the issue of poverty and other challenges facing its people. Nawangwe, also the Vice Chancellor, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, stated this at the opening of the 4th International
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Fish farmers seek funding for research institutes
By Olayinka Olawale Mr Sejiro Oke-Tojinu, the President, Lagos State Catfish and Allied Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN), has urged the Federal Government to fund research institutions across the country to develop new species of fish. Oke-Tojinu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that the country was not doing enough
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NITDA to support Uniccon’s research as it unveils Apps
By Jessica Dogo The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says the agency will support Uniccon Group of Companies in terms of research as it unveils Omeife AI and Omeife Digital Literacy Apps. The NITDA’s Director-General, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, made the disclosure during the unveiling of the company’s two Apps on Wednesday in
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Army to strengthen partnership with defence bureau, space to enhance operations
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Sept. 7, 2023 (NAN) The Nigerian Army has pledged to escalate partnership with the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) and Defence Space Administration (DSA) to enhance its operations. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja made the pledge when he met separately with the Director-General
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