In 2022, SNOMED International will extend the core of SNOMED CT’s structured clinical terminology to deliver an open, standalone sub-ontology to support the scope of content within the International Patient Summary (IPS) under a Creative Commons license. London, United Kingdom, Nov. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At SNOMED International’s recent October Business Meetings held in […]
Day: November 25, 2021
Minister Inaugurates Task Force For Audience Measurement Service
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has announced a 13-member Task Force to oversee and deliver the Audience Measurement Service on Nigeria Media Platforms. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister said the approval followed the recommendation of the Task Force’s membership by the National Broadcasting Commission NBC and the Advertising Practitioners […]
Nigeria Backs Climate Change Act-Environment Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor said the country has made a strong statement by the signing of the climate change bill into an act by President Muhammadu Buhari. She said by the step taken, Nigeria has shown its commitment towards the Paris agreement on climate change. The Minister made the declaration on […]
NDLEA Intercepts N2.7b Cocaine At Abuja Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has arrested a 32-year-old drug trafficker based in Liberia, Maduabuchi Chinedu, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, with 9.30 kilograms of cocaine worth over N2.7billion. The Director Media and advocacy NDLEA headquarters Abuja, Mr Femi Babafemi disclosed this in a press statement. According to the statement, “the suspect […]
Spillage: Government To Introduce Stiffer Penalties For Oil Companies
The Nigerian Government says it plans to institute stiffer punishments for companies involved in oil spillage in the country. Minister of Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, gave the hint on Thursday at the weekly ministerial briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This is coming three weeks after a pipeline explosion in […]
Oyo Gaming Board Engages Stakeholders On Responsible Gaming
The Oyo State Gaming Board has, in an interactive forum, engaged gaming operators and other stakeholders on better ways of improving the gaming business in the state. The forum, which took place on Wednesday, during the Oyo State Gaming Board annual stakeholders interactive forum, themed: ‘Redefining Responsible Gaming’, was held at the House of Chiefs, House […]
Foundation Commends Nigeria For Biotechnology Adoption
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation AATF has commended the Nigerian government on its openness to the deployment and adoption of biotechnology in the country. The Executive Director, AATF, Dr Kanangire Canisius who stated this while addressing journalists in Abuja said, Nigeria has shown its determination to use technology to address the food insecurity challenges. Canisius […]
FG, World Bank To Support States Implement NGCARES
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to support states and the FCT implement the Nigeria COVID-19 Action, Recovery and Economic Stimulus, NG-CARES, programme. In a statement signed by Information and Communication Officer, NG CARES Suleiman Odapu said this is in order to urgently cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on poor and […]
NCC Seeks Stronger Partnership With Technology Hubs
The Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC has affirmed that Innovative ICT Ideas have become new fulcrum of economic realities and social advancements in several countries including Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who was represented at the workshop by the Head, Research and Development, Mr. Kelechi Nwankwo, made […]
NEITI Presents 2019 Industry Audit Report
The Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative NEITI has presented its 2019 industry audit reports and inaugurated the communications/Civil society steering committee to enhance communication efficiency and promote transparency in NEITI activities. The Executive Secretary of the agency Mr. Orji Ogbonnaya unveiled the report and inaugurated the committee in Abuja. NEITI is an agency of the […]