Buhari approves name change for Ministry of Science and Technology
Aug. 6, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the change of name of Ministry of Science and Technology to Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of…
LASG TO MEET POWER SECTOR STAKEHOLDERS ON PROPOSED ELECTRICITY POLICY
Aug. 6, 2021 As a way of proffering sustainable solution to power-related issues in Lagos State, the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources will meet all relevant stakeholders in the…
AFRIMA unveils 3 new categories to capture all music aspects
Aug. 6, 2021 The International Jury of All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, on Friday unveiled three new categories for its 2021 edition. The categories are: Best Soundtrack in a movie/series/documentary…
Strike: Stand Up To Your Responsibilities – NARD Tells FG
August 6, 2021 President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi has asked the Federal Government to stand up to its responsibilities and pay the salaries…
Inspector, 3 bandits die as gunmen attack Imo police division
Aug. 6, 2021 Police command in Imo has confirmed that three bandits and a Police Inspector, died during a gun duel in Police Division in Orsu Local Government Area on…
Nigeria’s security forces killed at least 115 in southeast this year- Amnesty
Aug 6, 2021 Security forces killed at least 115 people in southeast Nigeria this year and arbitrarily arrested or tortured scores of others in response to violence from separatists agitating…
South Africa’s Zuma admitted to hospital from prison
Aug 6, 2021 South Africa’s jailed former president, Jacob Zuma, was admitted to hospital for medical observation on Friday, the government’s Correctional Services department said. Zuma has been held at…
COVID-19: Africa’s vaccine project takes a step forward with bottling agreement – Document
Aug 6, 2021 Senegal’s Institut Pasteur of Dakar (IPD) has reached a deal with U.S. company MedInstill for the bottling of COVID-19 shots, an EU document shows, marking a step…
No Date Yet For Removal of Fuel Subsidy, We’re Trying to Create Cheaper Alternative – Petroleum Ministry
August 6, 2021 The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, has said that there is currently no set date for petrol subsidy removal. Mr. Sylva said this on Thursday,…
Rivers LG declares wild elephants, hippos as endangered species
Aug. 6, 2021 Mr. Erastus Awortu, Chairman, Andoni local government area in Rivers has declared wild elephants, hippopotamus in the area as endangered species. Awortu made the declaration on Thursday…