Day: September 16, 2023
Purdue researcher awarded $1.3 million for malaria drug trials in Southeast Asia and Africa
Philip Low looks to validate previous trial results and test whether the number of days of an anti-malaria drug therapy can be reduced WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Purdue researcher is taking a giant leap forward in the fight against drug-resistant strains of malaria in developing countries. Open Philanthropy has awarded […]
Group seeks inclusion, appointment of women with disabilities in governance
The Network of Women with Disabilities has sought for the inclusion and appointment of women with disabilities in governance and active decision making.They made the call at a rally and press conference organised by Cedar Seed Foundation in partnership…
Katsina governor’s wife solicits support for VVF patients
The Wife of Katsina State Governor, Hajiya Zulaihat Radda, has appealed to the general public to support the patients of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in the state.Mrs Radda made the appeal on Saturday at the graduation ceremony of rehabilitation and sk…
FCT traffic services calls for public participation in road traffic management
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory Administration, has called for public partnership in transportation and road safety management to reduce the rate of accidents on Nigerian roads.Dr Yusuf Suberu, Squadron Leader…
Deputy PM & FM Calls for Genuine Reform of Global Institutions to Accommodate Interest of Global South
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen has called for genuine reform of global institutions to accommodate the interest of the South at the Group 77+ China Summit underway in Havana.The Group 77+ China Summit is aimed at ensuring t…
Group engages FCT women on leadership, civic knowledge enhancement
HEIR Women Hub, an NGO, has engaged 40 young FCT women on leadership and civic knowledge enhancement to tackle gender gaps in governance.Aniebo Ola-Olaniyi, Executive Director, HEIR Women Hub, made this known in a virtual conference on Saturday.Ola-Ola…
UNGA: Tinubu to address Africa International Trade Exhibition
President Bola Tinubu is billed to speak at the Africa International Trade Exhibition program, during the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.Tunde MacAlabi, Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Business, Trade and Investmen…
Kumbo: Gendarme killed by Separatist under detention
A member of the National Gendarmerie lost his life after he was shot with his own gun by a detained Separatist fighter, now on the run.Vernyuy Melice surrendered to government forces in early 2023 and would later act as a spy against his former comrad…
