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Proximate and Physicochemical Analysis of Castor, Neem, and Waste Cooking Oils, and their Waste Seed-Cakes Post Oil Extraction as Potential Raw Materials for Biodiesel Production

In this study, proximate and physicochemical analysis of castor oil (CO), neem oil (NO), and waste cooking oil (WCO) is being investigated. The castor and neem seed oil were extrac…

Heavy Metal Analysis in Some Common Foods and Drugs Available in Nigeria

Table Sugar, Milo, Antibiotic–Metronidazole, Antimalaria–Artemether & Lumefanthrine are among the most commonly used Foods and Drugs in Nigeria. In this study, analysis of…

Heavy Metal Analysis on Some Water Samples Using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Drinking water is vital for life existence worldwide which is used on a daily basis. The quality of this drinking water however varies from one product to another. In this study, …

Outcome of Induction of Labour in a Tertiary Hospital, North Western Nigeria

Background: Induction of labour is a well-known procedure performed to artificially initiate uterine contraction in the interest of the mother, the fetus, or both in order to achi…

Determination of the Biodetoxification Potentials of Lactobacillus Brevis on Aflatoxin M1 from Fresh Raw Cow Milk within Zaria Metropolis

Background: The negative impacts of Aflatoxins on the economy and health led to investigations for strategies to prevent their contamination in food and feed. Biological methods g…

Adopting Policies to Integrate Hepatitis-B Virus Prevention into HIV Services: Before it is Too Late for Nigeria

Nigeria in the last few years succeeded in reversing HIV incidence and HIV-related deaths. This was attributed to the multi-sector response and the strengthening of maternal and c…