Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 15th August 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 15th August 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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The West finds it difficult to accept Third World’s innovative vaccines –Abalaka
Dr. Jeremiah Abalaka, a surgeon-turned immunologist, who claimed to have developed a vaccine for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), insists he will only release his vaccine recipe to the Nigerian government under negotiated agreement. He spoke to ISIOMA MADIKE on the telephone. Excerpts… You were once quoted to have said that the recipe of your …
Amotekun: ‘We are fully ready for security challenge in South-West’
The take-off of the Ondo State Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, last Tuesday, has put the potency and capability in grassroots security to test. Before the Ondo inauguration of the outfit, Ekiti and Osun states have done the same, though without much fanfare. For the residents of the three states, it’s indeed time …
Obaseki: We’re retooling economy to compete globally
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration is retooling the state’s economy with impactful reforms and skilled youth population that can compete globally. Obaseki said: “We will continue to prioritize the needs of youths and harness their energy and innovativeness in our drive to grow the state’s economy and engender sustainable …
Oyo govt explores Ibarapa tourist attractions for promotion
Oyo State government has signalled its intention to focus on the development and promotion of its tourism with a commitment to identifying the tourist attractions and assets of the state, as it has mandated the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism to develop a digital website with audio-visual documentation of major tourist/historical sites in the …
African Tourism Board offers assistance to Mauritius
African Tourism Board (ATB) has expressed grave concern over the environmental crisis that Mauritius is going through following the unprecedented incident of a disastrous oil-spill, coming on the heels of the COVID-19 that the country is fighting to keep at bay. It, has however, offered support for the country, saying that ATB is ready to …
Obaseki flags-off erosion control project in Auchi
Residents of Auchi in Etsako West Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State were in jubilant mood yesterday as the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, officially flagged off an underground erosion control project to bring lasting solution to the problem of erosion in the area and boost economic activities. The project, Flood Alleviation and Protection Construction …
Sanwo-Olu committed to promoting sustainable tourism –Akinbile-Yusuf
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged his commitment to creating an enabling environment that would promote sustainable tourism development. This was made known by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile – Yusuf, while speaking on the recommendations of the COVID – 19 Pandemic Review Committee report for the tourism …
FG yet to respond to our demands –COEASU President
President of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Mr. Nuhu Ogirima, has said no step has been taken by the authorities to meet their demands, following the expiration of the 21-day ultimatum given to the Federal Government by the academic body this weekend. Ogirima, a senior lecturer at the Federal College of Education, Okene, …
NCDMB building commissioning will attract investors –Expert
An expert in the oil and gas sector and Chairperson of the Project 100 Executive Committee Mrs. Funmi Ogbue, has said the recent commissioning of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) tower, would attract more investors to the sector. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday commissioned the 17 storey headquarters of the NCDMB …
FG tasks c’ttee of Vice Chancellors on IPPIS compliance
The Federal Government has asked the Committee of University ViceChancellors to prevail on members of Academic Union of Universities to comply with the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). The Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja when the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigeria paid …
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