A new study in Frontiers in Microbiology has uncovered more than 100 different bacteria living inside microwave ovens found in kitchens, labs, and cafeterias. Researchers swabbed the interiors of 30 microwave ovens and cultured the samples, revealing a diverse bacterial community. The study, led by microbiologist, Manuel Porcar from the University of Valencia, identified bacteria…
In response to the recent surge in mpox cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have introduced an Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for distributing mpox medical countermeasures In a statement published on the organisation’s website on Friday, this new system aims to ensure fair and effective allocation of vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic…
Against the backdrop of the unfortunate flooding of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state in the North East of Nigeria, Gom Mirian, reports that humanitarian crisis is imminent, plus a possible cholera outbreak which have compounded the situation-a situation where over one million persons are displace, wild and dangerous animals let loose and prison inmates…
Aviation workers’ unions have announced a peaceful protest scheduled for September 18, 2024 over the Federal Government’s refusal to reverse its policy of deducting 50% from the internally generated revenues of key aviation agencies. The General Secretary of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, and Frances Akinjole, Deputy General Secretary of the Air Transport…
Despite ongoing fuel shortage and persistent queues nationwide, about 97% of Dangote Refinery’s products remain unsold due to local marketers’ refusal to purchase them. Speaking recent on X (formerly Twitter) space hosted by Nairametrics, Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, noted that local traders are shunning the refinery’s products in favour of more…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of N10 million each to ten members of the #EndBadGovernance protests, who are accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The ruling which was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite on Wednesday, stated that each defendant must provide a surety of equal amount, who must…
Nigeria has confirmed 67 Mpox cases out of 1,031 suspected cases across 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Speaking at a conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of the NCDC, said that the agency has enhanced surveillance efforts. “We…
The Borno State Government has announced a two-week closure of all schools, both government and private, due to severe flooding in the region. The decision follows significant leakage at the Alo Dam, a crucial reservoir fed by Lake Chad, which has been compromised by recent heavy rains. The Palace of Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai…
As Nigeria’s school gates creak open this Monday, September 9, marking the start of a new academic session, the air is thick with a sense of foreboding. The nation’s education system, already fragile, now teeters on the brink of collapse. This unsettling shift comes not from educational reforms or policy changes, but from a more…
The federal government has issued a pivotal directive, exempting third-party research grant funds from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). The National Universities Commission (NUC) disclosed this decision in a letter dated 4th September 2024, which was made available to the media on Monday in Abuja. This policy change allows Federal Universities and Research Institutes to…
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