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Mamora Urges Nigeria, other West African Countries to Improve on STI
Mamora Urges Nigeria, other West African Countries to Improve on STI
By: Michael Mike
Nigeria and other West African countries need to improve on Science Technology and Innovation (STI) in order to solve local problems and boost their economies, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Adeleke Mamora has said.
The minister gave the advice during the closing ceremony of the maiden edition of African Research and Innovation Forum (FARI) 2022 in Abuja on Friday.
Mamora warned that the West African region cannot afford to remain behind in the global race for STI.
The programme, which started on Monday with the theme “Science, Technology and Innovation for a more competitive ECOWAS, was declared opened by Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari.
Mamora, in his speech, noted that STI is at the heart of major development of nations and that it has taken a preeminent place in deliberation and consideration for any well-meaning government.
He said: “That is the challenge and we know we can do it and we will do it, we cannot afford to wait for STI to be a global concept. It is about doing things better, faster and greater, as well as achieving results and Africa cannot and should not be left behind.”
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He insisted that Nigeria had taken the first big step by hosting the maiden edition of the FARI and any other ECOWAS nation hosting the next edition should improve on the FARI concept.
The Minister said: “FARI should be a good time for African scientists, researchers and innovators while building the foundation for a more STI secured ECOWAS.”
The major highlight of the event was the presentation of FARI certificates and awards comprising various categories, especially to President Buhari, who was honoured with ECOWAS Award of Recognition for hosting the maiden edition.
FARI Awards were presented to the best three Start-ups firms in the region. Senegal’s SETTIC took the first position with a $25, 000 cash prize. EDINDIA Industry of Cote D’ivoire came second and went home with a cash prize of $15,000 dollars, while HAJNADY of Nigeria took third position with $10,000 cash prize.
Mamora Urges Nigeria, other West African Countries to Improve on STI
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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