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  • Nuclear medicine symposium to hold July 6 in Lagos

    Nuclear medicine symposium to hold July 6 in Lagos

    The 2024 International Loveworld Medical Symposium on Radionuclide therapy and Oncology will hold on July 6, 2024 at the Loveworld Medical Centre, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos.

    With a theme, “Evolving Role of Nuclear Medicine and Personalized & Precision Medicine,” 

    The event will gather some of the leading minds and practitioners in the field of nuclear medicine and oncology from around the globe.

    The symposium has Dr. Deola Phillips, Executive Chairman, Loveworld Medical Centre, as chief host, with Dr. Anthony Oseghale, Chief Operating Officer, Loveworld Medical Centre, as host and Dr. Emeka Eze, Clinical Director, Loveworld Medical Centre and Chairman ISRT-Lagos 2024, as symposium chairman.

    The speakers at the symposium are Dr. Masha Maharaj, Nuclear Medicine Physician, Loveworld Medical Centre; Secretary, World Association of Radiopharmaceutical & Molecular Therapy (WARMTH); Prof. Knut Liepe, Head of Department, Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum Frankfurt (Oder), Prof. Mboyo-Di-Tamba Willy Vangu, Chief Specialist and Head of Nuclear Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital; Prof. Tamara Geliashvili, Head, Radionuclide Therapy Department, Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Radiology, N.N. Blokhin NMRCO; Prof. Andrey A. Stanjevskii, Professor, Nuclear Medicine Department, Almazov National Medical Centre; Dr. Foluso Arewa, Chief Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician, Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria and Mr. Adamu Abdul, Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) Coordinator, South West Zonal Office, Lagos, Nigeria.

    The organisers, in a statement signed by the COO of the Loveworld Medical Centre Dr. Anthony Oseghale, said: “the symposium aims to explore the latest advancements and innovations in nuclear medicine, particularly focusing on the growing impact of personalized and precision medicine in treating cancer and other health conditions.”

    They added that the attendees “will have the opportunity to engage with international experts, gain insights into groundbreaking research, and explore collaborative opportunities.”

  • Symposium on IDM

    An international symposium to herald the Investment Destination Nigeria (IDN) will hold next month according to Executive Director, Nigeria Investment Gateway (NIG), Mr.Femi Omotuyi.

    The IDN, slated to hold in London in October, is designed to unveil the best of Nigeria investment Expo.

    According to Omotuyi, the symposium is geared towards analysing the potentials and benefits of Nigeria Investment Gateway to participating in small and medium enterprises.

    The symposium will unveil the sponsors and partners of IDN.

    It will be addressed by among other international participants, by Mr. Stanley Osuide, on the benefits inherent in the Best of Nigeria Investment Expo (BONIE).

  • Symposium to mark Adesanya’s remembrance

    A symposium on “Leadership and the future of Nigeria” to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of the late elder statesman and pro-democracy activist, Chief Abraham Adesanya, will take place on May 2 at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

    Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, is guest speaker while contributing speakers are Chief John Nwodo, General Zamani Lekwot, Prof Banji Akintoye and Dr (Mrs) Doyinsola Abiola. Former military head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar will chair the occasion.

    A thanksgiving service will follow on May 6 at St. John’s African Church, Oke Agbo, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. The remembrance will also feature the launching of a book of tributes.

    A statement by the chairman of the publicity committee, Prof Adebayo Williams, described Adesanya who died at 85 on April 27, 2008, as “a great  nationalist, exemplary Yoruba patriot and leader, statesman, philosopher, moral avatar and illustrious chairman of the Afenifere and National Democratic Coalition (NADECO).

  • Group holds symposium on sexuality rights

    A non-profit organisation, The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs), has held the third edition of its symposium, titled: Human Rights, Sexuality and the Law, in Lagos.

    The event was in commemoration of the International Day for Human Rights and the rights of Nigerians, irrespective of their identities or sexual orientations.

    The Co-Founder of RED and Yale Greenberg World Fellow, Chude Jideonwo, said every human being is allowed to have opinions, choices and identities.

    The activists noted that in Nigeria, this had given an opportunity to those he called narrow-minded persons to legalise discriminations against other fellow citizens.

    He said: “So, this is an equality agenda, an expression about the rights and choices of those we perceive as different. Tolerance should not be a catchphrase but a virtue that we must all cherish and encourage.”

    Other speakers also unscored the importance of creating safe spaces for every Nigerian to live, especially through effective communication, expression and enlightenment about their health and legal rights.

    Appearing as a panellist with other personalities, like Wana Udoabang, Victor Ugoh, Dami Ajayi, Sade Ladipo and Papa Omoyemi, Amanda Ihembiri, a psychotherapist, said the effects of discrimination on sexual minorities were devastating.

    The Executive Director of The Initiative for Equal Rights, Olumide Makanjuola, said the symposium presented an opportunity for participants to continue discussions on equal rights and justice for Nigerians.

     

     

     

  • Lambo, Adelusi-Adeluyi, others for symposium

    Lambo, Adelusi-Adeluyi, others for symposium

    All roads will lead to the University of Lagos on Thursday as former  minister of Health, Professor Eyitayo Lambo and other health  professionals brainstorm on the status of the sector.  The symposium jointly organised by the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, will assemble professionals drawn from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, medical laboratory sciences and other health professionals.
    Justifying the need for the talk shop, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, another former health minister and president of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy said collaboration among the various professionals is critical if the health sector is to realise its full potential.”
    Other speakers drawn from the Nigeria Medical Association, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives among others, including Dr. Ebun Sonaiya, a medical doctor and former president of the Guild of Medical Directors, Mr. Jimi Agbaje a pharmacist and frontline politician, Professor Dennis Agbonlahor a leading light of the medical laboratory scientist profession as well as Mrs. Sade Modupe Jokotola, a veteran nurse amongst others are billed to participate.

  • Fund hosts investment symposium March 1

    The Nigerian Capital Development Fund, NCDF, will hold its maiden impact investing symposium on March 1, 2017 in Lagos.

    The summit tagged: ‘The Importance of Public Private Partnership,’ will hold at Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos.

    NCDF statement noted that the event was planned to foster dialogue and further promote idea of Impact Investing as a key driver for economic and social development in Nigeria.

    Highlights of the conference will be the launching of two key products- the Social Enterprise Academy, SEA Nigeria, and Start-Up and Entrepreneurship Programme, Scoenterprise.

    Discussants would lead deliberations towards stimulation of ideas for communities’ development and economic growth.

    In partnership with the government, the symposium will shed light on the benefits of impact investing as it concerns investors in delivering good financial returns, as well as benefits to government and the societies at large.

    “The launching of our two key products – the Social Enterprise Academy, SEA Nigeria, and Start-Up and Entrepreneurship Programme, Scoenterprise will no doubt stimulate new enterprises and innovation in self-employment,” said Hareter Babatunde Oralusi, chairman of the group.

  • College hosts symposium on development of coastal areas

    AN international conference to map out strategies on development agenda for the three tiers of government in the coastal communities across the country has been hosted by the Adeyemi College of Education (ACE), Ondo in Ondo state.

    At the conference, multi-national and indigenous companies prospecting for oil, gas and other natural resources in the communities were charged to fulfill their social responsibility to the people by embarking on projects that would add value to their lives.

    Scholars from various tertiary institutions in Nigeria and overseas participated in the conference which had as theme: “Community, Trade and Religion in Coastal Yoruba land,”

    Paper presenters were drawn from fields such as Sociology and Anthropology, Humanities, Arts and Science.

    A communiqué at the end of the conference signed by Professor of Humanities from the University of Texas, Austin, United States, Toyin Falola, decried what the participants called ‘low level’ of socio/economic development of Yoruba coastal communities, in spite of its abundant natural resources.

    While attributing the development to long years of neglect, the don noted that for the situation to improve there was need for government at all levels to place more emphasis on the provision of education, jobs and basic amenities such as good roads, potable water and health facilities for the people of the communities.

    Besides, the communiqué underscored the need to take note of the aquatic nature and marine life of the people of the communities.

    The communiqué also expressed the need for government and other stakeholders to give adequate attention to environmental protection and degradation through massive investment in coastline development, enactment of legislation that would boost capacity of local fishermen, development of tourism, introduction of conflict and resolution strategy.

    It also called for accurate mapping of towns and settlements located in coastal communities as well as development of economic blueprint that would help in accelerating rapid transformation of the region by state government.

    The Adeyemi College Provost, Prof. Olukoya Ogen, said the conference was organized as part of efforts by his management to promote intellectual development and enhance human capacity in the institution.

    He acknowledged the support received from eminent personalities including Prof. Toyin Falola, Dr. Insa Nolte from the University of Birmingham and other scholars from various tertiary institutions who took part in the conference.

  • Donald Duke, others storm beer symposium

    Donald Duke, others storm beer symposium

    The Chairman of the 3rd Nigerian Beer Symposium, and former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has said that beer plays a significant role in the sustenance of good health and cultural cohesion.

    Duke who made the assertion at the event which held in Lagos last Thursday noted that not only is beer low in carbohydrates, it is as all-natural as orange juice and milk.

    “Beer has no need for preservatives because of the alcohol and hops, both of which are natural preservatives. The only processing beer undergoes is the same as with bread-it is cooked and fermented, filtered and packaged,” he said.

    The former governor maintained that it is most astounding that beer has no fat or cholesterol and when taken in moderation, beer can tilt high- density lipoprotein levels (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol rations in the right direction. “HDL are the good cholesterols that protect your veins while LDL is the bad kind that builds up in your veins. Beer actually flushes the system and can boost the HDL by up to 4 percent with just a single beer a day,” the former governor remarked.

    Duke also added that beer is a lot safer than the local bottled water.  “If you find yourself someplace where you are advised not to drink the local water, the local beer is always a safer bet. It is a lot safer than the local bottled water. So just follow the rules of beer drinking and you will be fine,” he advised.

    Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. NicolaasVervelde also stressed that the objective of the Nigerian Beer Symposium has been to highlight and share contemporary knowledge on the wonderful product called beer. Despite the very strong ties between beer and culture, Vervelde emphasized that the wrong use or abuse of beer can indeed have undesirable consequences.

  • Tinubu, Aregbesola, Ambode for Alimosho symposium

    The inaugural edition of Enilolobo Abdullahi Ayinde Symposium will be held tomorrow at De Santos Hotel, 7 Shasha Road, Akowonjo Roundabout by 1pm.

    A statement by the organizers said the theme of the discuss is –“*ALIMOSHO:

    Where Effective Political Strategy and Democratic Management

    meet with Emulative Political Tolerance and Peaceful Co-existence – A Political Case Study”*.

    Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni  Rauf Aregbesola is expected to deliver the keynote address.

    The Commissioner for Home Affairs,  Dr. Abdul Hakeem Abdul Lateef,

    and a member of Lagos House of Assembly , Hon. Adebisi  Yusuff, are expected to speak on the theme of the symposium.

    Expected dignitaries include the National Leader of All Progressives’ Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Governor Akinwunmi Ambode; Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola; Minister of Information, Chief Lai Mohammed and Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, among others.

  • Symposium nurtures young ones

    Secondary school pupils in Ikorodu and environs got the opportunity to be inspired for greatness during the Save One symposium project held at the Lagos State polytechnic (LASPOTECH) auditorium recently.

    The event was organised by the former Special Adviser on education of Lagos State, Dr. Fatai Olukoga to foster the consciousness of the young ones towards leadership and entrepreneurship so they are better prepared for the future.

    He said doing so would reduce violence in the world.

    “If we are to preach real peace in the world and if we are to carry on a real war against violence, we need to start with the children by educating them about the future and helping them break walls and open doors to locate hidden treasures. Nelson Mandela’s favourite quote says that ‘safety and security don’t happen; they are result of collective consensus and public investment’. We owe our children a life free of violence and fear,” he said.

    Chairman of the event, Hon Saheed Ibikunle, who served fromer governor, Babatunde Fashola as Special Assistant on education, underscored the need to protect children from abuse.

    He lamented the proliferation of street-trading by children, expressing concern that many children who hawk were victims of abuse by members of their families.

    “They are either being abused by their stepfather or stepmother and the reason for such act is the lack of knowledge and education of either the parent or children.

    “The Lagos State government have put in place laws to abide to eradicate child abuse in the country, if children are seen roaming the street the parents are to be arrested,” he said.

    The programme also featured presentation of prizes to the winners of the Save One Inter-school quiz competition, which had earlier been decided. The overall best, Omobamilaiye Olayeni, of Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, got a laptop.  The second got a mini laptop, while the third and fourth got rechargeable lamp and standing fan.