May 2
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Action Plan Emphasises On New Technologies to Boost Agric
Daily Trust
The new Niger Delta Action Plan emphasizes much on how new technologies would be applied to boost agriculture throughout the nine-member states as a way of diverting attention of... Read more »
May 1
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Science Research in Balance As World Bank Project Ends
New Vision
Scientists and researchers have expressed concern about the future of their projects as the Millenium Science Initiative Project funded by the World Bank comes to a close in June... Read more »
April 30
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First DNA Lab Launched in Zambia
Times of Zambia
ZAMBIA has launched its first - ever DNA forensic laboratory which will help law enforcement agencies track down killers as the country experiences an unprecedented rise in... Read more »
April 28
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2013 Space Dialogue Harps On Satellite Use in Nigeria [analysis]
Daily Trust
As Nigeria increasingly becomes vulnerable to emergencies and disasters such as floods, erosion, draught in recent times, all have not been well to millions of people who depend on... Read more »
April 26
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Smart Science in the Fight Against Malaria
IRIN
Malaria continues to be one of the world's deadliest diseases, infecting more than 200 million people and killing more than 660,000 - mostly African - children annually, according... Read more »
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Diverse Partnerships Key to Solving Sustainable Development Challenges, UN Forum Told
UN News
The United Nations is looking to harness the benefits of science, technology and innovation to create jobs, end poverty, reduce inequality and address other challenges in... Read more »
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Eleven Kenyan Students Begin Nuclear Engineering Training in South Korea
Sabahi
Eleven Kenyans students have begun training in nuclear engineering at a graduate school in South Korea, Kenya's Daily Nation reported Thursday (April 25th). Read more »
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HIV Vaccine Trial Ends in Failure
New Vision
US authorities announced Thursday they have halted clinical trials of an experimental vaccine designed to halt the virus that leads to AIDS after discovering it did not stop... Read more »
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'Outdated Curriculum Produces Bad Engineers'
Daily Trust
Outdated curriculum and facilities used in schools to teach students are responsible for producing bad engineers in Nigeria, the chairman of the Society of Petroleum Engineers in... Read more »
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Jonathan Chair's NASENI Governing Board
Daily Trust
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the reconstitution of the governing board of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) with himself as chairman. Read more »
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President to Head Reconstituted NASENI Governing Board
This Day
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the reconstitution of the governing board of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) with himself as the... Read more »
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Jonathan Constitutes, Heads Governing Board of NASENI
This Day
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Board of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) with himself as the... Read more »
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President Jonathan Approves Reconstituted Board of NASENI
Leadership
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday approved the reconstituted Board of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). Read more »
April 25
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Leading Malaria Vaccine Trial Deemed Disappointing
SciDev.Net
A follow-up of a phase II study for a malaria vaccine candidate has found that its efficacy declines over time. Read more »
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World Malaria Day - Gold Speeds Up Malaria Diagnosis
Health-e
It's hard to imagine that gold is more than a rich person's trinket and actually plays a role in healthcare. But tiny nano-particles of gold are being used in rapid diagnostic... Read more »
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The Star
Sorghum can improve food security if appropriate laws empower more farmers to cultivate the crop, experts have said. Read more »
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Kari Develops Disease Resistant Napier Grass
The Star
RESEARCHERS have developed two varieties of Napier grass that are resistant to the Smut and Stunt diseases that threatens to wipe out the fodder. Napier grass, a main fodder is... Read more »
April 24
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Nation Represented By Two Young Researchers in Inventech Fair to Be Held Late April in France
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia will be represented, by two young researchers in the INVENTECH Fair to be held on April 27- May 2 in France. Read more »
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Satellites Will Brighten Nigeria's Future, Wada Says
Daily Trust
Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State has said the launch of satellites into space by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) would brighten the future of the... Read more »
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SA, Germany Deepen Science Alliance
SA Info
South Africa and Germany have deepened their collaboration in science and technology and launched several initiatives in the field, it was announced at the close of the... Read more »
April 23
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Scientist Wins Award for TB Research
SA Info
South African scientist Valerie Mizrahi from the University of Cape Town's Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine has been awarded the Grand Prix Christophe... Read more »
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First Global Plan of Action for Forest Genetic Resources Adopted [press release]
FAO
The first Global Plan for Action for the Conservation, Sustainable Use and Development of Forest Genetic Resources was adopted last week by FAO's Commission on Genetic Resources... Read more »
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Biosafety Bill Detrimental to Farmers
New Vision
The National Biotechnology and Biosafety Bill being discussed before the parliamentary committee on science and technology lacks the necessary safeguards to protect interests of... Read more »
April 22
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Astronomers Discover Massive Star Factory in Early Universe [press release]
State Department
Astronomers have discovered a dust-filled, massive galaxy that began churning out stars when the cosmos was a mere 880 million years old. This is the earliest starburst galaxy ever... Read more »
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Seminar on 'Roasted Teeth' in Arusha
Arusha Times
A worried parent who has just relocated to Arusha has asked seminar organizers if her child will acquire "roasted teeth" by drinking water in Arusha. The parent has learned that a... Read more »
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