The director-general, World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus. (Photo by Getty Images) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a new guideline for the pharmacological treatment of hypertension in adults, which presents the most up-to-date evidence-based recommendations on managing hypertension. Speaking during a virtual press conference on COVID-19 yesterday, the WHO director-general, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced the launch of the guideline,...

The director-general of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Halilu Shaba, has called for partnership among agencies of government with common goals and vision for sustainable national development. He made the call when he led a delegation of top management staff of the agency on a courtesy call on the Office of the Surveyor General of the...

The director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi, has described small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as predominantly the backbone of economic growth in any country, with ICT being a major driving force for enhancing efficiency. Speaking at the 8th edition of Business 360 Clinics with the theme – ‘Leveraging on technology and innovation for enterprise...

The House of Representatives committee on finance has lauded the group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, for providing detailed explanations on some burning oil industry issues in the country. The chairman of the committee, Hon. Abiodun James Faleke, gave the commendation during an interactive session on the 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure and Revenue...

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has emphasized the need for the utilization and deployment of space capabilities in addressing border related security challenges which arise as a result of huge ungoverned spaces and porous borders in the country. The NASRDA director-general, Dr. Halilu Shaba, stated this in his remarks at the annual Brig. Gen. Michael Agu (rtd)...

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has said agriculture can contribute more to Nigeria’s national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through agripreneurship. Speaking during the 2021 Agripreneurship Summit with the theme – ‘Catalyzing Post COVID-19 economic recoveries through agripreneurship development’ organized by the Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigerian Universities (ADAN), Agripreneurship Academy, Nasarawa State University,...

A policy according to English dictionary is a plan of action adopted or pursued by an individual, government, party or business establishment for the smooth running of its activities. Policies are made and adopted by an establishment to guide its operations or change the modus of operation of such organization for effectiveness. The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion...

The founder, African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF), Engr. Noah Dallaji, has called for renewal of values and attitudinal change in African leadership towards creating a new Africa that works for all. He made the call while speaking at this year’s global summit of the Africa Development Forum (ADF) with the theme - ‘The Africa we want’, in Accra, Ghana. He...

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has charged innovators to build a strong science, technology and innovation- driven nation that is united, peaceful, prosperous and highly respected globally. He gave this charge at the presentation of prizes, cash, awards/plaques to outstanding exhibitors/innovators of the 2021 STI EXPO yesterday in Abuja.   He tasked awardees to work harder to...

The leaders of Ogoniland in Rivers State under the auspices of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative have pledged to cooperate with the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) in the exploration and production of oil and gas resources in their territory. The Ogoni leaders made the pledge Tuesday at the Ogoni Liberation Day which held in Bori with the managing director of...