The Federal Ministry of Education has announced a Romanian scholarship program for undergraduates and postgraduates in Nigeria. The scholarship is for those pursuing bachelors, masters and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs. This was announced on the Ministry’s X page on Thursday ,…
PHOTOS: British envoy meets Princess Owowoh, first female officer to graduate from UK military academy
Richard Montgomery, the British high commissioner to Nigeria, has congratulated Princess Owowoh on her recent achievement at the United Kingdom’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). on April 12, Owowoh graduated from the RMAS as the first-ever Nigerian female officer. In a tweet on Thursday,…
APM Terminals Confirm Plans To Invest $500 Million In Port Upgrade
APM Terminals, Nigeria’s largest logistics terminals, says it has concluded plans to invest over $500 million in the upgrade of the nation’s port facilities. It said this is outside the $600 million it injected in the acquisition of equipment, including…
People Pretending to Live on Mars Have Been Isolated for 300+ Days, Gunning for a Year
The name CHAPEA might not mean all that much right now, but if NASA has its way the world’s history books might very well record it as one of the first steps humanity has taken to reach planet Mars. CHAPEA…
Revealed: UK Government Was Warned of HIV, Hepatitis C Infected Blood Risks
A commercial blood product at the centre of the biggest treatment scandal in the history of the National Health Service (NHS) was approved for use after government officials were told convicts were among the paid donors and virus contamination “should…
Somalia marks World Immunization Week with a call to accelerate efforts to reach every child with this essential, lifesaving immunizations
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 29th April 2024 – While marking World Immunization Week this year, Somalia’s Federal Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have jointly urged partners and donors to accelerate immunization efforts…
On View: Monumental Sculptures by Zizipho Poswa at Southern Guild in Los Angeles ‘Channel Socio-Cultural and Spiritual Elements That Underpin African Creation’ – Culture Type
Installation view of “Zizipho Poswa: Indyebo yakwaNtu (Black Bounty),” Southern Guild, Los Angeles, Calif., 2024. | Courtesy Southern Guild On View presents images from noteworthy exhibitions GRACEFUL AND BOLD, the ceramic and bronze sculptures of South African artist Zizipho Poswa celebrate African…
Chelsea managers Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes agree on VAR after double blow
Both Chelsea and Chelsea Women were on the wrong end of refereeing decisions in the Premier League and in the Women’s Champions League Chelsea managers Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes were on the end of controversial decisions in the Premier League and in the…
How Judith Scott escaped a life in institutional isolation to become a great sculptor
Deaf and with Down syndrome, Scott endured horrific conditions in institutions for 35 years. Then, when her twin enrolled her at an arts centre, a remarkable artist emerged. Bundles of fibre wrapped around shapes as if mummifying something sacred. Bicycle…
Webb Captures Top of Iconic Horsehead Nebula in Unprecedented Detail
Summary Webb’s new view focuses on the illuminated edge of the nebula’s distinctive structure. The Horsehead Nebula is prancing across the cosmic stage in new infrared views from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Extreme close-ups of the horse’s “mane” from…