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- 27 Sept 2017
Lagos Unveils First DNA Forensic Lab in West Africa
Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State, yesterday inaugurated the state’s DNA Forensic Centre, first of its kind in the West African sub-region. Unveiling the DNA laboratory, located on…
- 21 Feb 2019
Lagos DNA Forensic Centre Secures Accreditation
The Lagos State DNA & Forensic Centre (LSD&FC) has received the ISO/IEC17025:2017 accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for forensic DNA testing. This…
- 19 Jul 2019
Thumbs Up for Lagos DNA, Forensic Centre
Zubairu Muazu, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has said that the state-of-the-art Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre (LSD&FC) will help the Lagos Police Command in crime investigation and…
- 16 May 2016
Nigeria to Track Terrorists with DNA Data-Bank
The federal government is set to establish a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) data-bank with a view to deploying it in tracking criminal elements, especially terrorists in the country. Nigeria is overdue…
- 30 Jan 2019
MTN Foundation Upgrades Sickle Cell DNA Lab in Lagos
MTN Foundation has completed the installation and upgrade of advanced Prenatal Diagnostic equipment at the DNA laboratory of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Nigeria (SCFN). The handover ceremony…
- 2 Jan 2014
Lack of DNA, Forensic Labs Contribute to Domestic Violence-Fashola
Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Lagos State governor, has said that the establishment of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) laboratories and forensic laboratories in Nigeria would ease the process of solving…
- 3 Mar 2017
Timi Dakolo, DNA, Others for AMVCAS 5th Anniversary
Nigerian musical powerhouse Timi Dakolo, and two of Africa’s leading vocalists Waje and Lira, are billed to perform at the fifth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards…
- 23 Feb 2016
Lagos Mulls Forensic Lab to Tackle Crime
Lagos state government plans to establish the Lagos State DNA Forensics Centre, a DNA forensic laboratory to fulfil the need for DNA profiling, which is a unique forensic technique being used all…
- 10 Jan 2017
Philips, Illumina Collaboration to Offer Integrated Genomics Solutions for Oncology
Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Illumina, Inc., the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced a strategic collaboration that aims to…
- 15 Jul 2021
LAPO MFB’s Solid Support for Nigerian Women and Widows
By Bola G Ajayi It’s no exaggeration to say that gender equity is inscribed in the very DNA of LAPO Microfinance Bank and the other components of the LAPO Group. The first beneficiaries of this…
- 19 Apr 2017
Gionee Launches New Lineup A1, A1 Plus
Gionee has launched its new lineup of A series smartphones - A1 and A1 Plus. The brand new products carry on Gionee’s product DNA, a long-life battery, while also focusing on enhanced photo quality…
- 24 Feb 2017
Zinox Group Chairman Backs Innjoo to Disrupt PC Market
Leo Stan-Ekeh, chairman of Zinox Group has tipped Innjoo, has tipped Innjoo to compete favourably in the personal computer market. InnJoo is a technical startup born with internet DNA. Based in…
- 18 Jun 2020
Cisco Delivers Enhanced Network Insights, Enables Smarter Automation
Global technology leader, Cisco announced new intent-based networking solutions to help optimize business and network operations. As organizations face mounting challenges to deliver consistent and…
- 20 Jun 2017
Cisco Unveils Intent-Based Networking Solutions
Cisco has unveiled intent-based networking solutions that represent one of the most significant breakthroughs in enterprise networking. The introduction is the culmination of Cisco’s vision to create…
- 2 Jul 2019
54gene Closes $4.5M Seed Round
54gene, the African-focused healthtech genomics and AI start-up that is leading in the diagnosis and medical treatment of people in Africa, has raised a $4.5M seed round with participation from Y…
- 13 Feb 2019
MTN Foundation Reinforces Support for the Protection of Nigerian Babies
In a bid to continue its support for the protection of Nigerian babies, MTN Foundation has reiterated its commitment in aiding Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN) deliver adequate PND services in…
- 11 Feb 2014
Etisalat Sponsors BusinessDay Competitive Strategy Master Class
Etisalat Nigeria is set sponsor the BusinessDay Competitive Strategy Master Class 2014, which comes up on February 19, 2014, at InterContinental Lagos, Victoria Island, Lagos. The program, themed…
- 11 Jul 2016
The Voice Nigeria Springs Up Eviction Surprises
Another Sunday, another round of exciting performances as The Voice Nigeria live shows throw up more surprises! The contestants are now down to 16, with four coming from each team. This round of live…
- 9 Jun 2021
Researchers Find Drugs in Dam that Supplies Water to FCT
Researchers said that they have found traces of drugs in Usuma Dam, the source of public water supply in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They also listed the effects of these drugs on aquatic…
- 28 Feb 2019
Jumia, Xiaomi partner to Drive Smartphone Penetration in Africa
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has signed an important partnership with technology leader Xiaomi at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, giving millions of users in Africa easy…
- 19 Jul 2010
Expert Decries Low Level of Research in Biotechnology
Low level of research amongst Nigerian scientists has been identified as a major factor militating against development of biotechnology in the country. Dashe Elizabeth Sahmicit, scientific officer,…
- 16 Oct 2017
Zoto Launched ‘Zoto Smile’ To Support Benue Flood Victims with N.5m
By peter oluka Zoto, a product of Hedonmark Management Services Limited and Nigeria’s fastest mobile payment app under its charity initiative Zoto Smiles has collaborated with Eagles HOPE Foundation…
- 1 Aug 2013
Burna Boy Performs as First Evictee Leaves Glo X Factor
The first contestant to be evicted from the Glo X Factor singing reality TV show will be known on Friday when the Result Show will be broadcast. Sponsors of the show and national operator, Globacom,…
- 18 Jun 2018
Cisco Unveils New Developer Capabilities
Cisco has introduced new developer capabilities across its intent-based networking platform, spanning the entire network from campus to data centre. The release of these capabilities are part of the…
- 19 May 2013
Sony Looks to Nigeria, Unveils Multifaceted Expansion Plans
Sony, the leading consumer electronics and entertainment brand has unveiled its extensive blueprint for expansion across the African continent. Defined by a rigorous 360 degree immersion plan, Sony…
- 15 Oct 2014
Airtel Re-launches Employee Volunteer Scheme
Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications service provider, has re-launched its Employee Volunteer Scheme; which was introduced in 2011 to chart a new course in the way the company, in…
- 14 Aug 2014
The Value of Market Intelligence
In the current volatile market characterized by thin margins and intense competition, it is essential for organizations to be market 'smart' by ensuring they have some solid intelligence with which…
- 3 Sept 2012
ProSkool Turns Paperwork to Molehill
From whatever angle one looks at it, school records as documented evidence of what a school does is quite imperative in setting educational agenda. These records contain valuable data and information…
- 11 Nov 2014
Airtel Wins Best Company in Education CSR Award at SERAs 2014
Airtel Nigeria,leading telecoms operator has been adjudged the Best Company in Education CSR by SERAs (Social Enterprise Report Awards) at its 2014 Awards ceremony, in recognition of its…
- 15 Feb 2010
Ajayi Harps on the Role of Content in the Broadband Revolution
Engineer Lanre Ajayi, president Nigeria Internet Group (NIG) and CEO, Pinet Limited has advocated the role of content in the broadband revolution for national development. He made this known while…