https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=author&rssname=abiodun-raufuAbiodun Raufu RSS feeds.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:20:50 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigerian-scientists-allay-fears-of-west-african-ts/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigerian-scientists-allay-fears-of-west-african-ts/Scientists in Nigeria are refuting a warning that the region could face a tsunami like the one that devastated nations in South and South-East Asia. Fri, 14 Jan 2005 04:54:46 GMT+0000Abiodun Raufuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/us-to-give-us21-million-for-nigerian-biotech/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/us-to-give-us21-million-for-nigerian-biotech/The US Agency for International Development has pledged to invest US$2.1 million in Nigerian biotechnology over the next three years. Fri, 21 May 2004 03:54:43 GMT+0000Abiodun Raufuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigeria-bans-bird-imports-to-keep-out-flu/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigeria-bans-bird-imports-to-keep-out-flu/The Nigerian government has banned all imports of live and frozen poultry in a bid to keep out the bird flu that has emerged in Asia. Fri, 5 Mar 2004 03:26:52 GMT+0000Abiodun Raufuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigerias-satellite-launch-gets-mixed-reaction/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigerias-satellite-launch-gets-mixed-reaction/The launch of Nigeria’s first satellite has divided those who applaud the project from those who claim it to be a misplaced priority. Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:49:15 GMT+0000Abiodun Raufuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/polio-vaccination-in-nigeria-hits-big-hurdle/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/polio-vaccination-in-nigeria-hits-big-hurdle/The World Health Organization's plans to eradicate polio in Nigeria face fierce opposition from inside the country, following claims that the oral vaccine contains anti-fertility substances. Fri, 8 Aug 2003 04:28:11 GMT+0000Abiodun Raufuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/row-over-nigeria-sickle-cell-patent/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/row-over-nigeria-sickle-cell-patent/A controversy has erupted in Nigeria over the sale to a foreign company of the rights to a patent on a locally developed drug for sickle cell anaemia. Thu, 5 Jun 2003 03:11:54 GMT+0000Abiodun Raufuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigeria-steps-up-measures-against-sars/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigeria-steps-up-measures-against-sars/The Nigerian government has promised to step up efforts to keep the country free of severe acute respiratory syndrome. Tue, 6 May 2003 03:09:21 GMT+0000Abiodun Raufuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigeria-warns-of-falling-satellite-threat/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigeria-warns-of-falling-satellite-threat/The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has warned that an Italian satellite may fall out of orbit and plummet into Nigeria in the next two days. Wed, 30 Apr 2003 02:35:32 GMT+0000Abiodun Raufuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/west-african-nations-to-phase-out-leaded-petrol/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/west-african-nations-to-phase-out-leaded-petrol/Benin, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Togo have agreed to phase out the use and production of unleaded petrol in their territories by 2004. Wed, 23 Apr 2003 09:39:35 GMT+0000Abiodun Raufuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigerians-cant-afford-ozoneprotecting-fridges/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigerians-cant-afford-ozoneprotecting-fridges/Consumers in Nigeria are complaining that a ban on second-hand refrigerators and air-conditioners will place both devices beyond the means of many families. Wed, 23 Apr 2003 09:39:34 GMT+0000Abiodun Raufu