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Part 2: From Stigma to Science — The Global Cannabis Awakening

Part 2: From Stigma To Science — The Global Cannabis Awakening

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

 For more than a century, cannabis was not merely misunderstood; it was vilified. A plant once revered in medicine, industry, and ritual was turned into a symbol of vice and criminality. The world’s relationship with cannabis became one of contradiction, a natural compound capable of healing pain and anxiety, yet branded a gateway to moral collapse. What began as colonial propaganda hardened into international law, and what followed was a global war on both plants and people.

The story of cannabis is the story of power: who defines truth, who controls knowledge, and who profits from …

Nnaji Resignation Certificate Scandal Rocks Nigeria Cabinet

Nnaji Resignation Certificate Scandal Rocks Nigeria Cabinet

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Uche (Geoffrey) Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following allegations that he submitted forged academic and NYSC credentials during his appointment. His decision, he says, is “a personal choice — not an admission of guilt,” and comes amid intense public scrutiny and institutional denials of his claimed qualifications.

In a statement posted shortly after he stepped down, Nnaji thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allowing him to serve and pledged continued loyalty, despite the controversy. “I remain deeply grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence he reposed in me … …

Cloud Labs: Science Experiments Have Gone Remote

Cloud Labs: Science Experiments Have Gone Remote

So much happened in the world of science this week. The United Kingdom got a new Science Minister, a rare blood group that could solve some of the tough cases of mother-fetus blood incompatibility was discovered, and the Swedish Academy named the 2022 Nobel Prize winners. However, what stood out the most, is learning of a technology that enables scientists and researchers to perform experiments remotely. Without any confinements to a lab bench or hands stuffed in plastic gloves, they can now keep experiments running from the comfort of their homes through what is known as cloud labs.

Science Near Me An Exciting New Way to Learn About

Science Near Me: An Exciting New Way to Learn About Science

Nowadays, it is not out of place to say, a quick Google query is the reflex for curiosity. Whether you are wondering where the nearest eatery is located or what the scientific justification for any phenomenon is, punch the question into a search engine, and only a few seconds after, there will be many answers. The question is, how can science educators and researchers use this widespread search-engine satiated curiosity to promote public science engagement? Science education researcher, Kimberley Preston from Oregon State University and her colleagues have created ScienceNearMe to cater for that

According to Oberlo, there are 8.5 …

Kogi Govt Threatens To Sue NCDC, Presidential Task Force

Kogi Govt Announces Shift In Schools’ Examination Dates

The Kogi State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has announced a shift in the dates for the conduct of its schools’ examinations.

Mr Emmanuel Idenyi, The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, made the announcement in a statement on Friday in Lokoja.

NAN reports that the ministry had earlier released the timetable for school examinations in which the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) was scheduled between September 28 and October 7.

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The Common Entrance Examination (CEE) was earlier scheduled for October 17 and Basic Six Examination (FSLCE) for October 13.

Idenyi …