Science

The avoidable deaths from Lassa fever

The latest figures on Lassa fever in Nigeria are both heart-breaking and unacceptable. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), as of epidemiological week 24 of 2026, the country had recorded 214 deaths…

Meet Avi Loeb: Harvard scientist picked to lead White House UFO panel

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep

BERLIN/BRUSSELS, July 2 - The June heatwave that broke a series of temperature records in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global warming in a continent once complacent about its relatively gentle climate and its…

EU-approved pesticide found to have potential effects on brain development

New study on fluazinam’s neurotoxicity comes up with different findings from earlier report based on manufacturer’s data Researchers who re-ran a crucial fungicide study on neurotoxicity have come up with significantly different findings…

‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast

Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthier The Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast have long drawn fans of the natural world keen to catch sight of the resident…

How Bolivia’s breakthrough in jaguar rehabilitation could bring the big cat back from the brink

More jaguars are killed in Bolivia each year by poachers than in any other country, driving the population to critical levels. But a recent successful release from captivity could radically increase the jaguar’s chances of survival A…

DITO Telecommunity and Stere Insurtech form strategic partnership for digital insurance solutions in the Philippines

DITO Telecommunity and Stere Asia Pacific today formalized a strategic partnership through a contract signing ceremony, bringing together key stakeholders from the insurance, healthcare, and insurtech ecosystem, including PGA Sompo, Starr…

Wet season farming: Kebbi farmers get free 110 trucks of fertiliser

The Kebbi State Government has distributed 110 truckloads of fertiliser and 100 tonnes of improved seed varieties to farmers free of charge to support the 2026 wet season farming. Speaking at the flag-off of the distribution in Birnin…

What you should know as green tax takes effect

The controversial green tax introduced by the federal government has taken effect amidst criticism by stakeholders and Nigerians over the inflationary effect of the new tax. It would be recalled that the government in April 2026 introduced…

Local manufacturing: Nigeria woos tech giants with tax, import waivers

The federal government has opened a high-stakes window of opportunity for international tech investors, offering direct presidential intervention and sweeping economic waivers for hardware companies that anchor their manufacturing hubs in…

GMI Cloud CEO on Business Strategy, AI Ecosystem

Alex Yeh, Founder and CEO at GMI Cloud, discusses the company's business strategy and the outlook for the AI ecosystem. He speaks with Shery Ahn from the sidelines of the IVS2026 conference in Kyoto. (Source: Bloomberg)

The economics of women’s weight

A new study suggests weight-loss drugs help women find work — and prompt men to leave their partners