Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could ‘evade immune response’
May 1, 2021 A forum of scientific advisers set up by the Indian government has told authorities about minor mutations in some samples of the coronavirus that could “possibly evade…
Retirement: Gov. Matawalle pledges to support interested workers to establish own businessesÂ
May 1, 2021 Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle on Friday urged workers to look inwards, diversify and start businesses that will form a fall back source for them in retirement….
Food security: African countries pledge US$17 billion, commit to double agricultural productivity
May 1, 2021 A coalition of multilateral development banks and development partners has pledged over US$17 billion in financing on Friday during a high-level forum, in a bold bid to…
Sports Minister dissolves boards of sports federations, sets up caretaker committees
April 30, 2021 The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Friday in Abuja said he has dissolved the boards of 31 national sports federations in the country….
FCT Police launch operation to clampdown on tinted vehicles, covered number plates
April 30, 2021 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Joint Security Team has launched an operation to clampdown on the use of unauthorised covered number plates and tinted vehicles. The Police…
Tokyo Olympics Could Be Held Behind Closed Doors – Games Chief
April 30, 2021 This summer’s virus-postponed Olympics could be held behind closed doors, Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto told AFP on Friday, pledging to ensure the Games will be safe….
COVID-19: AstraZeneca rakes in $275mn in sales from vaccine
April 30, 2021 British pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca reported on Friday $275 million (227 million euros) in sales from its Covid vaccine in the first three months of the year. It…
Zungeru hydro-dam project to go operational soon – Niger Gov Bello
April 30, 2021 The 700MW Zungeru Hydro-Eletric power dam being constructed by the Federal Government will soon become operational, Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger, has said. This is contained in…
LASG MOVES TO CREATE 6,000 JOBS, ADOPTS WASTE CONVERSION
April 30, 2021 Lagos State is transiting from traditional waste management to conversion of waste materials – an innovation that is projected to generate 6,000 jobs. The recycling is also…
Buhari Convenes Security Meeting
April 30, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over a Security Meeting at the Statehouse in Abuja. The meeting is taking place at the First Lady Conference room as…