“RSV is a respiratory illness that typically results in cold-like symptoms for adults, but can be dangerous for young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions” The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – an illness that kills thousands of Americans each year. The vaccine still needs approval from ...
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Nigerian Engr. Bilesanmi wins award for inventing non-electric device ventilator
“Yusuf Bilesanmi is a 37-year-old Nigerian who had his first degree at Lagos State University where he studied Law before he switched paths later to science and engineering.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MARCH 26, 2023 A Nigerian engineer, Yusuf Bilesanmi, has won the One-to-Watch Award at the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for the creation of a ventilator he ...
Read More »Twitter’s Trials And Tribulations In Africa By Alexander Onukwue
“The sun could rise again on Twitter Africa if, somehow, Musk gains the knowledge and humility needed to run a global media platform. But don’t hold your breath—all of this started as a $150 million weed joke and it could get worse” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | NOVEMBER 13, 2022 Elon Musk’s first acts as Twitter’s owner included impulsive account ...
Read More »ECONOMY: ICT Sector Tops Nigeria’s GDP In Q2 – Dr Femi Adeluyi
“The diligent implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) for a Digital Nigeria, stakeholder engagement and creation of an enabling environment have all played an important role in this achievement” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | AUGUST 28, 2022 The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest release indicated that Information and Communication Technology (ICT), sector had contributed 18.44 ...
Read More »How Effective Is Monkeypox Vaccine? Scientists Scramble For Clues As Trials Ramp Up
Logistical And Ethical Challenges Are Complicating The Design Of Studies PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | AUGUST 11, 2022 When monkeypox suddenly started spreading globally in May, the world was fortunate in one respect: a vaccine was available. MVA, originally developed by Bavarian Nordic as a smallpox vaccine, was already licensed for monkeypox in Canada and the United States. EU regulators ...
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