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SFDA Approves Breakthrough Biotech Diagnostic Test for Early Alzheimer’s Detection
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved a groundbreaking biotechnology-based in vitro diagnostic test that enables the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease by measuring a specific biomarker in blood plasma.
According to an official statement released today, the newly authorized test delivers results in under 20 minutes by detecting the concentration of the pTau181 protein in a patient’s blood plasma. This marks a major advancement over traditional diagnostic methods, which often require invasive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis or costly positron emission tomography (PET) scans.
The SFDA confirmed that marketing authorization followed a rigorous scientific evaluation conducted by its experts. The review included a thorough analysis of the device’s technical and clinical documentation, along with clinical trial data, to validate its safety, efficacy, reliability, and diagnostic accuracy.
This approval supports the SFDA’s commitment to advancing the National...
FEC approves ₦68.7bn for power projects in varsities, hospitals
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From Juliana Taiwo-Bobalye, AbujaThe Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦68.7 billion in contracts to drive two key power projects focused on delivering reliable electricity to selected universities, teaching hospitals, and rural businesses as part of the sector’s transformation agenda.Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu revealed the approvals on Thursday, July 31, 2025, while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting in Abuja.
Adelabu highlighted that the approvals demonstrate the administration’s resolve to reform the power sector and ensure a consistent power supply to vital institutions.
“This administration is bent on ensuring the transformation in our power sector and improving supply...
Tinubu approves University of Environment for Ogoniland
By Chesa Chesa
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology(FUET) in Rivers State and pledged more support for the Ogoni community.
The Ogoni town of Tai will host the University.
During the signing ceremony at the State House, President Tinubu said the establishment of the University would further empower Ogoni citizens and provide more opportunities for participation and development.
“Today marks a significant milestone in our national journey towards environmental justice, education and sustainable development.
“The Ogoni have been at the forefront of our development and agitation and have suffered enough environmental degradation,” the President said.
“It is more than the creation of a university. It is the reaffirmation of our unwavering commitment to the people of Ogoni, the Niger Delta and the entire nation as a whole.
“For decades, the...
U.S. Approves $2 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan, Drawing Sharp Criticism from China
NASA Space Technology TAIPEI, Taiwan – The United States has approved a $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan, marking a significant enhancement of the islands defense capabilities amid escalating tensions with China.The approved package includes the delivery of advanced National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS), the first of its kind to be provided to Taiwan.Beijing has sharply criticized this move, seeing it as a threat to its sovereignty and security interests.Taiwans presidential office thanked the U.S. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, for greenlighting the sale, describing the acquisition as essential to bolstering the islands self-defense amid rising military threats.Strengthening Taiwans self-defense capabilities is the foundation for maintaining regional stability, said presidential spokesperson Karen Kuo. SincePresident Lai Ching-te took office in May, Taiwan has ramped up its defense strategies in response to Chinas increased military activities...
