Women scientists need mentorship
This paper titled “Initiatives and Role of Women Scientist Forums with Mentorship Opportunities in Stem” was conducted by S. Konyeha, G. I. Agwam, E. Musa and I. V. Ngonadi all of the University of…
Antimicrobial stewardship and improper dispensing of Antibiotics by Community Pharmacists in Benin City
What is Antimicrobial Stewardship? The term ‘antimicrobial stewardship’ is defined as ‘an organisational or healthcare-system-wide approach to promoting and monitoring judicious use of antimicrobials to preserve their future effectiveness. It…
Social media posts: A key influencer of health-related behavior among Nigerians
This letter was written by Dr. Kehinde Kazeem Kanmod (of Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc; Mental and Oral Health Development Organization Inc; Medical Research Unit, Adonai Hospital, Karu, LGA; Department…
Premature baby diagnosed with COVID-19 in Nigeria
This report titled “COVID-19 infection in an extreme low birth weight, preterm baby: A case report” was presented by Dr. Ogundele Tolulope, Dr. Bello Olurotimi V. and Dr. Akinduro-Ajiga Eyitomilayo…
Camphor poisoning: An unusual cause of seizure in a toddler
This report was presented by Dr. Jimoh Adenike O. and Dr. Nduka Emmanuella I. both of the Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bingham University/Teaching, Hospital Jos,…
15 incredible wildlife photos that show nature’s quiet, striking, and brutal moments – by Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
“Deep feelers” by Laurent Ballesta, France. Highly commended, Underwater. Credit: Laurent Ballesta A coalition of cheetahs crossing Kenya’s dangerously raging Talek River. Bioluminescent mushrooms glowing bright green in far north…
Hate speech and freedom of expression: legal boundaries in Nigeria
In this social research paper, a doctrinal research method was adopted by Dr. Ngozi Chisom Uzoka of Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria to examine the boundaries between…
Spiny new chameleon species described from Bale Mountains of Ethiopia
Researchers have described a new chameleon species from the Bale Mountains of south-central Ethiopia and say it’s likely that more will emerge. Wolfgang Böhme’s Ethiopian chameleon is around 15 centimeters…
Migrating from face-to-face (F2F) teaching and learning to Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
This research titled “Exploring capacity building opportunities in the operations of open and distance learning for global competitiveness in Nigeria” was conducted by Dr. Dada, M. S. and Dr. Zaifada,…
Lucy and Ardi: The two fossils that changed human history
This is a tale of two skeletons. It is the saga of a pair of ancient members of the human family from Ethiopia nicknamed Lucy and Ardi. The former is…
Research on mono- and poly-crystalline solar panel performance under low and high sun irradiance in Kumasi, Ghana
This timely research titled “Performance Evaluation of Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Photovoltaic Modules Under Low and High Irradiance Conditions in Kumasi, Ghana” was conducted by Takyi, G., Adunyah, A….
Effect of roasting on the nutritional and anti-nutritional properties of Jackbean (Canavalia ensiformis)
This research on the effect of roasting on the nutritional and anti-nutritional properties of Jackbean (Canavalia ensiformis) was conducted by Odedeji, J. O. (of Food Technology Department, Osun State Polytechnic,…
Prof. Kwame Dawes wins 2021 PEN America Literary Awards
Kwame Dawes, an internationally acclaimed poet and professor of English at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has been awarded the biennial PEN/Nora Magid Award for his editorship of the Prairie Schooner. The…
Presence, characteristics and antibiotics resistance of E. coli (bacteria) found in retailed milk in Benin City, Nigeria
This study conducted into the presence, characteristics and antibiotics resistance of Escherichia coli (bacteria) in raw and fermented (nono) milk was conducted in Benin City, Nigeria by Igbinosa, I. H….
Nigerian Prof. Ibiyinka Fuwape, wins African Union Scientific Excellence Award
A Professor of Physics at the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA Prof. Mrs. Ibiyinka Fuwape, has been named as one of the winners of the prestigious African Union Kwame…
A discussion of the challenges confronting archaeology and its practice in Nigeria
This article titled: “A discussion of the challenges confronting archaeology and its practice in Nigeria” was written by Terngu S. Nomishan, Dimas S. Gubam and Paul-Kolade Tubi (all of Department…
Blending college agricultural courses with entrepreneurship courses promotes youth involvement in farm entrepreneurship
This study was conducted by Dr. Paschal Banga Nade of School of BUSH, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Tanzania on the effect of agricultural training on…
A Nigerian doctor might just prevent the next deadly pandemic
Chikwe Ihekweazu aims to build a public-health agency that will stand the test of time.Credit: Andrew Esiebo Chikwe Ihekweazu tried to steel himself as he surveyed people writhing in pain…
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by Oil Companies in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria is a Myth
In this paper, Dr. Onyeka Festus Mbalisi and Dr. Christiana Uzoaru Okorie both of the Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria analyzed…
Nigeria is poised to become a hub for genetics research in Africa – Amy Maxmen (Nature Magazine)
In the affluent, beach-side neighbourhoods of Lagos, finance and technology entrepreneurs mingle with investors at art openings and chic restaurants. Now biotech is entering the scene. Thirty-four-year-old Abasi Ene-Obong has…
Feminism in Africa and African Women’s Writing
This opinion piece was written by Dr. Margaret Fafa Nutsukpo of the Department of English Studies University of Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria on feminism in Africa and African women’s…
Parents involvement in children with disability’s education in Ghana
This empirical study was conducted by Dr. Efua Esaaba Mantey of the Department of Social Work, University of Ghana on parents involvement in children with disability’s education in Ghana. According…
Microbial contamination of Naira notes circulating in Bauchi metropolis, Nigeria
This study was conducted by Usman, M. (Department of Pharmacy, Nigerian Air Force Reference Hospital, Bauchi), Sani, J. (Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Kaduna State University, Kaduna), Ibrahim, A. (Department of…
Prof. Divine Kwaku Ahadzie of Kwame Nkrumah University wins the Emerald 2020 Real Impact Awards 2020
The Emerald Real Impact Awards celebrate researchers and faculty members that have made a commitment to research impact and are striving to make a concrete difference to society, culture, our…
Do climate-smart agricultural practices drive food security of maize farming households in Ogun state, Nigeria?
This study was carried by Ogheneruemu OBIEGBEDI and Omotade Taofikat OLADAPO both of Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria on climate-smart agricultural practices and food security of maize…
Risky sexual behaviours and HIV infection among commercial farm workers in South Africa
This study was conducted through the collaborative efforts of Dr. Idris Durojaiye (School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa), Dr. Nkechi Obisie-Nmehielle (International Organization for Migration,…
Effects of Triple Super Phosphate and inoculant on yield of soybean seed in Northern Region of Ghana
Soybean (Glycine max (L.)) is economically the most important bean in the world, providing vegetable protein for millions of people and ingredients for hundreds of chemical products – Britannica Encyclopaedia….
What is the effect of feeding multi-enzyme treated Moringa oleifera leaf in Rabbits?
What is the effect of feeding multi-enzyme treated Moringa oleifera leaf in Rabbits? A recent study conducted by Wilberforce O. ADUGUBA, Raphael OBENG, Matthew TIETAAH, Lydia QUANSAH (all of Department…
Sanitation Practices and Microbial Quality of Drinking Water in Open Defaecation Free and Open Defaecation Communities in the Savelugu Municipality, Ghana
“Open defecation free (ODF) is a term used to describe communities that have shifted to using toilets instead of open defecation” – Wikipedia. This term is associated with the initiative…
Ghanaian researcher documents the diversity of livestock poisonous plants and their antidotes
This study was conducted by a Ghanaian researcher Dr. Domozoro, C.Y.F. (CSIR – Animal Research Institute, P. O. Box AH20, Achimota, Accra, Ghana) and colleagues Wilcock, C.C., Swaine, M.D. and…
