Tag: study
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I can afford to send my kids abroad but they’ll study in Nigeria – Yul Edochie
Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has shared his view about not allowing his kids to study abroad. On his verified Twitter page, the father-of-four noted that his children would study in Nigeria due to his love for the country.
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26 butterflies at great risk of extinction
Scientist said that they have identified 26 Australian butterfly species and subspecies which are at greatest risk of extinction and those species were estimated to be lost within 20 years. Media reported on Tuesday. Topping the list is Australian fritillary with a 94 per cent likelihood of extinction in two decades, followed by the gloriously…
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UK Govt to infect volunteers with COVID-19 in human challenge study
A proposed clinical trial that will see UK volunteers deliberately exposed to COVID-19 as a means to develop new vaccines and therapeutics against the disease has gained ethical approval. The government said this on Wednesday. In a statement published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, ministers said that the study, which has…
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Study reveals top States with stressful living environment in Nigeria
Bauchi has emerged as the state with the most stressful living environment in Nigeria, a study , conducted by WellNewMe, a top health technology company in Nigeria, revealed on Tuesday. It showed that the top half of the list is dominated by states from the Northern part of the country with the exception of Cross…
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Taking multivitamin, mineral supplements does not prevent heart attacks, strokes – Study
Taking multivitamin and mineral supplements does not prevent heart attacks, strokes or cardiovascular death, according to a new analysis published in the latest issue of Circulation. The research team put together the results from 18 individual published studies, including randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies, totaling more than two million participants and having an…
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Ekiti: Study Reveals Community’s Disconnect From Governance
A study on Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti state has revealed a near disconnect of the 24 indigenous communities making up the area from the process of governance. It also shows that the people are hardly consulted by any layers of government on matters concerning development projects sited in the area. It says “Inclusion…
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Chemicals in routinely used products contribute to drop in sperm count – Study
A study has shown that chemicals found in a variety of routinely used consumer products may be contributing to the substantial drop in sperm counts and sperm quality among men in recent decades. The study found the effect of chemicals that disrupt the body’s hormones, called endocrine-disrupting chemicals, may extend beyond more than one generation.…
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Regular sex boosts intelligence – Investigation
A new study has found a link between frequent sexual activity and improved brain function in older adults. People who engaged in regular sex scored higher on tests that measured their verbal fluency and their ability to visually perceive objects and the spaces between them, researchers claim. The study, conducted by researchers at Coventry University…
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FG should compel children of public office holders to study in Nigeria
For the Nigerian educational sector to receive a major boost from policy makers, the 40th Miss Nigeria, Chioma Obiadi, has advised the Federal Government to compel public office holders to ensure their children attend schools in Nigeria. Obiadi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos when she led the Miss Nigeria Organisation on…