August 1, 2023 - Nigeria News Digest

Zenas BioPharma Announces Publication of Phase 2 Study of Obexelimab, an Investigational Treatment for IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD), in The Lancet Rheumatology

August 1, 2023

Study found obexelimab produced rapid, strong, and sustained clinical improvement, including complete clinical remission, in most patients with active IgG4-RD Results support the continued development of obexelimab for the treatment of IgG4-RD and potentially other B cell-mediated autoimmune conditions WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zenas BioPharma, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to […]

Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop a new era of renewable carbon materials

August 1, 2023

Bedford, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conagen, the bioplatform innovator and biomanufacturer, and Sumitomo Chemical, Japan’s leading chemical company, have announced to jointly develop p-hydroxystyrene (HS) and its polymer, poly p-hydroxystyrene (PHS), using a combination of biosynthesis, chemosynthesis, and polymerization. The monomer and the polymer are 100% renewable carbon, marking a new era of […]

Nigeria’s president moves to combat cost of living

August 1, 2023

Nigeria’s president announced measures to tackle the soaring cost of living on Monday, including the release of 200,000 tonnes of reserve grain after food store looting in the country’s northeast.Since coming to power in May, President Bola Tinubu has…

Ohaneze urges Igbos to discountenance “Sit-at-home “order by Ekpa

August 1, 2023

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, has urged Igbos to discountenance the two weeks “Sit-at-home“ order by the factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa.The organisation implored…

Canoeing: Stakeholders harp on grassroots development of sport in Nigeria

August 1, 2023

Rowing, Canoeing and Sailing enthusiasts have advocated more development of the sport at the grassroots in the country.A cross section of the enthusiasts who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the end of the 1st African Admiral Porbeni Canoe…

Summit: Sports to build bridge between Russia, Africa – Matytsin

August 1, 2023

Russian Minister of Sports, Oleg Matytsin, said expanding cooperation with African countries in high-performance and mass sports would build a bridge between Russia and Africa.Matytsin said this in a statement released by Roscongress, organisers of th…

Media, crucial to addressing issues around climate change-Nestlé

August 1, 2023

Lagos, July 31, 2023 (NAN) Nestlé Nigeria says the media is crucial in bringing climate change issues to the attention of the public.According to it, the media will also help in influencing the attitudes and behaviours of citizens toward achieving sus…

Opuwo’s new CEO commences role

August 1, 2023

Matjandjara Tjihuura Katurota, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Opuwo, began her duties on Tuesday following a special welcoming ceremony at the council chambers.Tjihuura Katurota took over from Petrus Shuuya, who had headed the council …

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Zenas BioPharma Announces Publication of Phase 2 Study of Obexelimab, an Investigational Treatment for IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD), in The Lancet Rheumatology

Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop a new era of renewable carbon materials

Nigeria’s president moves to combat cost of living

Ohaneze urges Igbos to discountenance “Sit-at-home “order by Ekpa

Canoeing: Stakeholders harp on grassroots development of sport in Nigeria

Summit: Sports to build bridge between Russia, Africa – Matytsin

Media, crucial to addressing issues around climate change-Nestlé

Opuwo’s new CEO commences role

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