July 26, 2023

Wistar-Led Team Awarded More Than $12 Million Grant from the NCI to Investigate Link Between Epstein-Barr Virus and Carcinomas

PHILADELPHIA, PA, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It’s been known since the 1960s that Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) causes a variety of cancers, but research has overwhelmingly focused on its connection to lymphomas. Now, a multidisciplinary team of scientists led by The Wistar Institute has been awarded a more than $12 million National Cancer Institute […]

Hitachi Energy selected as preferred technology provider for the longest HVDC link in the UK

HVDC interconnection to secure power transmission and support new renewable electricity generation with the country’s largest electricity transmission project Zurich, Switzerland, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, today announced it has been selected as preferred technology provider of SSEN Transmission […]

FG mulls health budget allocation to 10%

The Federal Government on Tuesday said the country’s health budget allocation would be increased to 10 per cent.Dr Salma Anas, the Special Adviser to the president on Health, disclosed this during the Gate field 2023 Health Summit in Abuja.Anas highli…

Senegal bus overturns killing many passengers

At least 23 people have died in a bus crash in northern Senegal. More than 50 were injured.The bus reportedly overturned in the village of Ngeune Sarre in the Louga region. The cause is unclear.In a message on Twitter, Senegal’s President Macky Sall ca…

Reduction in fuel imports saves USD 274.22 million

The State-run Oil Firm Sonangol imported 632.18 million metric tons of fuel (diesel and gasoline) in the 2nd quarter of this year, 138.51 million less compared to acquisitions in the same period of 2022.The reduction in the volume of imports led the n…

President João Lourenço congratulates Cuba and Liberia

The Head of State, João Lourenço, on Wednesday in the Province of Luanda congratulated the Cuban government and people on the 70th anniversary of the assault on the Moncada Barracks.In a note addressed to the President of Cuba, Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel…

Shettima mourns emir of Koko, condoles family of NPA boss

Vice President (VP) Kashim Shettima, has mourned the death of the Emir of Koko, in Koko Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi, Malam Muhammadu Bello.In a statement by Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the vice president, Shettima desc…

FG committed to comprehensive Social Protection

The Federal Government said it was committed to ensure access to comprehensive social protection through programmes that would tackle poverty in the country.The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Kachollom Daju, said this …

Foundation seeks concerted efforts on climate justice

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for collaboration between government, private sector and communities to ensure climate justice for all in the country.Dr Joseph Onoja, Director General of NCF made the call at a two-day workshop on…

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