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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY THURSDAY 15 FEB. 2018

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DAILY POST

Boko Haram: Nigerian Army declares Shekau wanted ‘dead or live’

Agabus Pwanagba: Plateau: When will the killings stop?

Femi Fani-Kayode: Vampire by night, werewolf by day

Ex-lawmakers, 5,000 APC members defect to PDP in Bayelsa

2019 election: Why APC will again – Buhari’s kinsman, Garba

How PDP will take over power from APC in 2019 – Secondus

Herdsmen killings: Ortom indicts presidency, Defence Minster, IGP

Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa‎ President

Buhari, South-west Senators reject cattle colony

Tinubu indirectly told Buhari to join retirees’ club – PDP reacts to jibe on Obasanjo, IBB

What Tinubu told Oyegun, APC leaders

 

PREMIUM TIMES

Nigerian Governors strategise to boost IGR, implement State Police

Nigerian govt. speaks on ‘fake N-Power recruitment portal

Champions League: Ronaldo sets new records as Real Madrid beat PSG

Zimbabwe’s opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, dies

Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa’s president

After giving evidence on how Fayose allegedly rigged 2014 election, Aluko apologises, returns to PDP

Indebtedness: Honeywell Chairman, Oba Otudeko, testifies in court

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Real Madrid Vs PSG: Ronaldo, Neymar set for showdown ‘ LIVE UPDATES

 

TRIBUNE

FG disowns fake N-Power recruitment portal

Lenten: Nigeria’s existence as one united country divine arrangement ‘Buhari

NAF launches Operation ‘RUWAN WUTA IV’ against Boko Haram insurgents

Valentine: Red clothes sell out in Abuja boutiques

Valentine doesn’t mean love and sex ‘Cleric

Sugar: Just as bad as alcohol for liver

Changing Nigeria not easy task ‘Tinubu

Nigeria needs prayers, not celebration on Valentine’s Day ‘Cleric

Natural, effective ways to repel mosquitoes

PDP will resist rigging in 2019 polls ‘Secondus

I’m the only ‘Valentine Governor’ in the world’Seriake Dickson

I sponsored myself through school with proceeds from my artworks ‘Dr Ekeolu

I didn’t say snake swallowed N36m ‘JAMB Clerk

 

PUNCH

Don Waneys killer squad leader, Agulegbu, killed in Delta

10 corruption cases that can fetch FG $74.5bn, N2.5trn

Civil servants can join political parties, says Ekweremadu

Civil servants can join political parties, says Ekweremadu

Governors meet over state police, others

APC senators split as Senate adopts revised poll timetable

Interest rate cut drags as fuel scarcity lingers ‘Report

APC senators split as Senate adopts revised poll timetable

I didn’t say Hausa/Fulani won’t rule Nigeria again ‘ Jang

 

NIGERIAN PILOT

Alleged fraud: Uwajeh begs Senator Uba for out of court settlement

Abia, Benue, Osun paid highest petrol prices in January -NBS

RECs: Osun’s nominee shuns screening, as Senate confirms 7

Humanitarian crisis: 7.7m people in need of assistance in N/East ‘ UN

59 senators move against Saraki

I’ll return to Sambisa if set free ‘ Boko Haram convict

59 senators move against Saraki

Benue says no to state of emergency

SON confiscated fake products worth N300bn in 2017- Aboloma

 

VANGUARD

We’ll not tolerate killer-herdsmen in South East’BIM

Another JAMB wonder: N23m scratch card ‘burnt’ in car accident, used by students in Nasarawa

NUPENG suspends planned strike as FG wades in

I’ve apologised to Fayose, says Tope Aluko

Fayose backs Soyinka’s call for organized resistance against killer herdsmen

UYC supports call for state police

Commonwealth Games: AFN conduct trials without foreign based athletes

Nigeria needs return to 1963 parliamentary constitution-Clarke, SAN

FG targets $25bn investments from proposed economic labs

HERDSMEN ATTACK: Workers fail to report for duty in Akure LG

South-South CAN visits displaced persons in Benue

Ugwuanyi awards N2.4bn road projects

Protest in Niger over moves to dissolve all 25 LGAs

Ramaphosa: Trade unionist, tycoon and S.Africa’s likely next leader

African Wrestling Championship: Igali overwhelmed by wrestlers performance

 

THE NATION

Underage voting: PDP advises INEC to sanitise voter register

17 dead in Florida school shooting

Who’s fooling who

Senate splits over passage of 2019 elections order bill

Obscene pensions for state governors

Reps adopt amendment to Electoral Act without dissent

Ramaphosa to step in as Zuma resigns

PLASU VC seeks improved funding

Hope rises for AAUA hostel project

NCAA probes Delta Airlines’ air return

Attacks push Benue pupils out of school

Tips on reflexology

Danfodiyo varsity moves against fee defaulters

 

GUARDIAN

Uproar as Senate reverses election sequence of 2019

More herbal cures for prostate cancer validated

Does saving kids’ lives lead to overpopulation

Buhari most eligible for ‘retirees’ club’, says PDP

Candle fire kills baby in Lagos

Ortom releases letters sent to VP, others before Benue killings

The wisdom in 50 Economics Classics

Containing current Lassa fever outbreaks in Nigeria

When Kano council poll becomes turf of political gladiators

Five injured in Delta Air plane emergency landing at MMIA

Military rescues 3,475 civilians, arrests 34 terrorists

WORLD HEADLINES

Maze Runner” author James Dashner dropped by literary agent – Associated Press

10 Jaw-Droppingly Awesome and Motivational Tweets From Olympic Figure Skater Adam Rippon – Entrepreneur

10 Steps to Becoming a High-Paid International Speaker (Part I) – Forbes

14 people taken to hospital after gunman opened fire at Florida high school – CNN

16-Year-Old Snowboarding Sensation Suffers Sickening Crash In Halfpipe Final – Yahoo

2 French figure skaters performed to a heavy metal cover ‘ and fans don’t know what to think – Business Insider

2018 Tax Guide to MLPs – Forbes

2019 Mercedes-AMG G63: A New G Means New AMGs – Yahoo

21 movies that will make you laugh, cry or roll your eyes on Valentine’s Day – CNN

3 Things You Can Do to Get Your Customers Gabbing – Entrepreneur

3 Urgent Buys For 8.9% Dividends And 40% Upside – Forbes

6 Inventive Ways Businesses from Facebook to McDonald’s Are Helping You Celebrate Valentine’s Day – Entrepreneur

7 modern romantic comedies that redefined the genre – Business Insider

8 amazing pictures of parents who got to watch their kids live out their olympic dreams – Business Insider

A 29-year-old female tech founder is suing 73-year-old VC Lucio Lanza alleging he sexually assaulted her on a plane – Business Insider

A child of God is dead’: CNN analyst breaks down during emotional interview on Florida high school shooting – Business Insider

A Five-Year Workplace Study Reveals The Most Powerful Factor That Drives Top Performance – Forbes

A Happy Mash At Michael Kors For Fall 2018 – Forbes

 

AL JAZEERA

Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa’s president

Elusive aid reaches Syria’s besieged Eastern Ghouta

Togolese in crisis talks amid anti-regime protests

Zimbabwe: ‘Towering figure’ Morgan Tsvangirai dies

Who was Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai?

Donors pledge $30bn for Iraq’s post-ISIL reconstruction

Erdogan warns US of ‘Ottoman slap’ in northern Syria

Israel’s leaders and corruption allegations

DRC violence risks ‘spreading’ as 22,000 flee in a week

Jordan’s economic crisis threatens political stability

 

CNN

American Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in Women’s Giant Slalom

I’m so sick of this’ — another deadly school shooting

Tillerson faces prospect of ‘Ottoman slap’ amid Turkey tensions

Experiencing China’s Lunar New Year travel rush — by motorbike

North Korean ship spotted likely violating sanctions a third time

The African teams going for Winter Olympic glory

Young Chinese shun shark fin, but threats remain

Who is Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz

At least 17 dead in Florida high school shooting

Suspect was a former student of school, sheriff says

Ex-FBI agent breaks down on air over latest school shooting

South Africa’s Zuma resigns on eve of no-confidence vote

Don’t use Huawei phones, intel chiefs tell US

Norway’s Aksel Lund Svindal has won the Men’s Downhill

Pence on Kim Jong Un’s sister: I ignored her

Michael Cohen may want to rethink being Trump’s martyr

Few answers in report on Cuba ‘acoustic attacks

Mnuchin says more Russia sanctions are coming

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased cancer risk

Zimbabwe’s Morgan Tsvangirai dies aged 65

Aly Raisman wears only her words in Sports Illustrated shoot

 

BBC

World Hacks: ‘How improv helped me beat anxiety

Winter Olympics: Mikaela Shiffrin wins giant slalom gold in Pyongchang

Barnaby Joyce: Australia deputy PM takes leave over scandal

Toronto fire fighter who went missing in NY found in California

Pampered pooches: China’s luxury hotel for dogs

Oxfam scandal: UN aid agencies fear backlash

Snapchat petition attracts one million signatures

Winter Olympics: GB’s Dom Parsons fourth after two runs of skeleton

Florida shooting: At least 17 dead in high school attack

Rio carnival: Samba school wins with anti-corruption message

One in six children ‘affected by conflict’ – Save the Children

Lizette Cuesta: US teenager ‘named killers’ in last breaths

Apple’s HomePod speakers leave white marks on wood

Crypto-currency craze ‘hinders search for alien life

Florida students describe fleeing as shots rang out

Search tool accesses firms’ documents in the cloud

AI does grunt work on China’s pig farms

eSports’ Overwatch League announces its first female player

Amazon Echo Dot ad cleared over cat food order

Maldives opposition MPs forcibly moved from parliament

Kim Jong-un impersonator fails to impress Olympic cheerleaders

 

BUSINESS HEADLINES

10 Jaw-Droppingly Awesome and Motivational Tweets From Olympic Figure Skater Adam Rippon – Entrepreneur

10 Steps to Becoming a High-Paid International Speaker (Part I) – Forbes

2 French figure skaters performed to a heavy metal cover ‘ and fans don’t know what to think – Business Insider

2018 Tax Guide to MLPs – Forbes

250,000 farmers get N55bn CBN Anchor Borrowers’ loan – Tribune

3 Things You Can Do to Get Your Customers Gabbing – Entrepreneur

3 Urgent Buys For 8.9% Dividends And 40% Upside – Forbes

300 goat farmers trained in Oyo – Daily Trust

5 headaches for South Africa’s incoming president – BusinessTech

5 important things happening in South Africa today – BusinessTech

5 injured as Atlanta-bound carrier makes emergency landing in Lagos – The Sun

6 Inventive Ways Businesses from Facebook to McDonald’s Are Helping You Celebrate Valentine’s Day – Entrepreneur

8 amazing pictures of parents who got to watch their kids live out their olympic dreams – Business Insider

A 29-year-old female tech founder is suing 73-year-old VC Lucio Lanza alleging he sexually assaulted her on a plane – Business Insider

A Five-Year Workplace Study Reveals The Most Powerful Factor That Drives Top Performance – Forbes

A Happy Mash At Michael Kors For Fall 2018 – Forbes

A Happy Mash At Michael Kors For Fall 2018 – Forbes

A Las Vegas restaurant serves a decadent 20-layer peanut butter and chocolate cake – Business Insider

SPORTS

101 and counting – Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable Champions League record for Real Madrid – BBC

2018 FIFA WC: Argentina’s ordinary without Messi, says team-mate – Vanguard

A.J. Ellis, Padres Reportedly Agree to Contract – Bleacher Report

African Wrestling Championship: Igali overwhelmed by wrestlers performance – Vanguard

Agege hosts NWFL Champions Shield March 4 – New Telegraph

Akwa United should forget getting anything in Lagos, says MFM’s Ammeh – Goal

Alaafin makes a case for schools sports – Punch

Amazons face Angels in NWFL Champions Shield – Punch

Ambode dissolves boards of state sports associations – New Telegraph

America’s 17-year-old snowboarding sensation – CNN

Anyansi confident Enyimba CHAN Eagles’ return will boost team – Goal

Argentina 5-2 Great Britain: Alex Danson scores 50th goal in defeat – BBC

Arsenal clash like FA Cup tie, says Ostersund boss – New Telegraph

Arsenal Hope To Complete Signing Of Oguzhan Ozyakup in Bosman Deal This Summer – FTBpro

Arsenal Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Issa Diop and Oguzhan Ozyakup – Bleacher Report

Barca Attempting to Make Life Easier for Dembl as He Struggles During His 1st Season in La Liga – FTBpro

Barca hands 135m Dembele personal chef, security – The Sun

Beating Eagles key to our progress, says Croatia coach – Vanguard

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija 2018: The Association Of Yoruba Demons Can Rest Now. Cee.C Finally Kissed Tobi – NET

#BBNaija3 ‘ Day 17: New Pair Dynamics, Valentine’s Dinner & More Highlights – Bellanaija

#BBNaija: Big Brother Likely To Disqualify Cee-C – Gistlover

#BNBling: I Cannot Wait to Spend the Rest of My Life with this Superman! Cynthia & Jide’s #CJLoveStory + Proposal – Bellanaija

#StonemanShooting: 20 People reportedly injured as Shooter opens Fire in Florida High School – Bellanaija

“I just love the way you look at me” Annie Idibia celebrates 2face on their ‘proposal day’ anniversary – Linda Ikeji

“I urge Nigerian youths not to be lulled by #BBNaija and forget to get their PVCs” – Ben Bruce – Linda Ikeji

“Maze Runner” author James Dashner dropped by literary agent – Associated Press

“Thank you for being the best partner and mother to our daughter” – Yvonne Nelson’s baby daddy celebrates her for Valentine’s day – Linda Ikeji

20-year-old girl borrows money from her dad to buy her boyfriend of 4years a brand new Mercedes on Valentine’s day (Photos) – Linda Ikeji

21 movies that will make you laugh, cry or roll your eyes on Valentine’s Day – CNN

3 Things Sophia Momodu Is Grateful For – Gistlover

7 modern romantic comedies that redefined the genre – Business Insider

 

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Christian Wealth Principles

6 Biblical Money Foundations That Unlock Financial Freedom – What the Bible Really Says About Wealth

You will learn about Godly wealth principles and Christian money tips. It covers managing money, financial freedom and you will also explore Biblical investing, and blessings.

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Is money evil? Should Christians be rich? What does the Bible really say about wealth?
Many believers struggle with finances due to mixed messages. But Scripture provides clear wisdom about money management. In this post, discover 6 Biblical money foundations that help you enjoy wealth without guilt and handle finances God’s way. This will help you in Faith and finances. You will learn about Godly wealth principles and Christian money tips. It covers managing money God’s way as well as spiritual and financial freedom. You will also explore Biblical investing, tithing, and blessings.

Watch the full video breakdown on our Faith & Fortune Finance YouTube channel [embedded below].

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1. God Owns Everything—We Are Just Stewards

Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”

God owns it all—your money, house, gifts, even your ideas.
You’re not the owner. You’re the steward.

Action Steps:

  • Shift from ownership to stewardship
  • Ask God how to manage what He’s entrusted to you
  • Use wealth to glorify God, not just yourself

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“When we see money as God’s, we handle it differently—with purpose, peace, and power.”

2. Diligence and Hard Work Bring Prosperity

Proverbs 10:4 – “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”

Financial laziness is mental, physical, and spiritual.
Avoid laziness in planning, learning, and building wealth.

Example: Oprah Winfrey built a global empire through diligence—not luck.
Biblical Application: Psalms 1:3 – “Whatever he does prospers.”

Faith + Action = Prosperity

Action Steps:

  • Show up early. Learn. Network. Execute.
  • Serve God in your work, not just in church.
  • Work is worship when done with purpose.

3. Avoid Debt and Live Within Your Means

Proverbs 22:7 – “The borrower is slave to the lender.”

Debt leads to anxiety, stress, and missed opportunities.
God’s people are called to financial freedom.

Real-World Example:
Chris Hogan teaches the power of debt-free living in Everyday Millionaires. These everyday millionaires became wealthy by saving. They also budget carefully and avoid debt.

Action Steps:

  • Budget with a plan, not emotion
  • Buy only what you can afford
  • Practice the “banana principle”: Don’t chase what’s ripe today but rotten tomorrow.

4. Tithing and Generosity Invite God’s Blessing

Malachi 3:10 – “Bring the whole tithe… see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven.”

Generosity invites God into your finances.

Real-World Example:
Bill Gates’ philanthropy helped eradicate diseases and feed nations. He gave to bless, and the blessing multiplied.

Action Steps:

  • Tithe as an act of faith
  • Give beyond money—give time, wisdom, love
  • Be a blessing to others

5. Invest and Multiply What God Gives You

Matthew 25:14–30 – Parable of the Talents

God expects you to grow what He gives you. Don’t bury your potential.

Real-World Examples:

  • Warren Buffet invests long-term with wisdom and restraint
  • Ray Dalio succeeds through planning, research, and principles

Action Steps:

  • Start small—just start
  • Learn to invest: stocks, skills, businesses
  • Multiply resources for Kingdom impact

6. Practice Contentment—Avoid the Love of Money

1 Timothy 6:10 – “The love of money is the root of all evil.”

Wealth is a tool, not a goal.

Real-World Example:
Dave Ramsey lives and teaches contentment after rebounding from financial failure. He preaches peace over pressure.

Action Steps:

  • Be content with what you have
  • Avoid comparison and consumerism
  • Focus on eternal rewards over earthly riches

🎯 How to Apply These Biblical Money Foundations Today

✅ Recognize that God owns everything
✅ Be diligent and hardworking
✅ Avoid debt and impulse purchases
✅ Tithe and give generously
✅ Invest wisely
✅ Practice contentment daily

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Conclusion

God’s financial principles aren’t just spiritual—they’re practical. Apply them and you’ll see peace, purpose, and prosperity flow into every area of your life.

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As Nigerians Battle Pains Of Soaring Petrol Price

This is more than just about fuel; it’s about the larger picture of governance failure. The fact that a country as oil-rich as Nigeria can’t provide affordable fuel for its people is a tragedy.

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The Daily Times-The latest fuel price hike in Nigeria is beyond frustrating. Every time we think it can’t get worse, it does, and yet again, ordinary Nigerians bear the brunt of it.

It’s like a never-ending cycle, where the government’s promises of reforms or stabilisation always end up as empty rhetoric. The cost of living is already sky-high, and now, with fuel prices rising again, transport fares, food prices, and basic commodities are bound to follow suit.

It’s enraging because it doesn’t feel like anyone is truly considering the everyday citizen who is struggling just to survive.

This is more than just about fuel; it’s about the larger picture of governance failure. The fact that a country as oil-rich as Nigeria can’t provide affordable fuel for its people is a tragedy. The subsidies are gone, and now we’re left in a situation where the prices of everything keep climbing, while salaries remain stagnant or non-existent for many.

The disparity between the elites and the masses is growing, and it feels like nobody in power truly cares about the suffering of the people.

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The anger isn’t just about fuel; it’s about the entire state of living. Nigerians are exhausted. There’s no sense of security; power supply is erratic, basic infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is at an all-time high. How do we live like this? Every day is a battle to make ends meet, and the government seems utterly disconnected from the struggles on the ground.

It’s infuriating that while politicians and elites live in luxury, the rest of us are left scrambling for the bare minimum. The state of living is unbearable, and the lack of empathy or real action from those in power only adds salt to the wound.

There’s a deep sense of anger and betrayal that comes with seeing your country’s wealth mismanaged, while the people continue to suffer. It’s hard not to feel like we are constantly being taken for granted, pushed further into hardship without any hope of relief. Something has to give, because this state of affairs is unsustainable.

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The anger isn’t just about fuel; it’s about the entire state of living. Nigerians are exhausted. There’s no sense of security; power supply is erratic, basic infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is at an all-time high. How do we live like this? Every day is a battle to make ends meet, and the government seems utterly disconnected from the struggles on the ground. It’s infuriating that while politicians and elites live in luxury, the rest of us are left scrambling for the bare minimum.

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Nigeria To Receive $5.600,000 From Bill Gates, For Health And Agricultural Reforms, GMOs

Alongside the activities surrounding the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation leading to the announcement of the donation by the Foundation’s head of Global Development.

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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is giving Nigeria through Vice President Kashim Shettima, a $5.600,000 funds to speedy up health and agricultural reforms in favour of the GMOs in Nigeria, and flood relief.

Through the Foundation’s head of Global Development Programme, Dr Christopher Elias, Bill Gates pledged $5 million grant approved for Lagos Business School and partners to develop the agricultural economics they called “industrial cassava” and $600,000 for flood relief in Borno State and other health sector initiatives.

Alongside the activities surrounding the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation leading to the announcement of the donation by the Foundation’s head of Global Development.

Recall that on 4 September, Bill Gates had described the Nigeria’s economy as “stagnated” and proposed agricultural reforms for faster and increased growths in crops, fruits, vegetables amongst others to enhance nutritional values of the Nigerian citizens through the agricultural sector.

In that meeting Chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Bill gates urged Nigeria to adopt “innovative crop varieties with shorter growing periods, higher yields, and better pest resistance” pointing to the GMOs to address the food crisis.

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Moreover, at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, VP Shettima reaffirmed to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prioritizing health, nutrition, and agricultural development in Nigeria’s national agenda.

In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said: “we are deeply committed to addressing the pressing developmental challenges facing our nation, particularly the significant malnutrition crisis”.

He emphasised the Federal Government’s dedication and urgently working to secure locations for maize production under the Telemaze programme.

VP Shettima, promising swift action to the Gate’s Foundation on import permits for certified seeds, the VP said, “We recognize the critical importance of food security and industrial agricultural development. The Cassava Accelerator programme, in particular, holds immense potential for our economy.

“We are pursuing a whole-of-government approach to digitisation and data exchange systems, which we believe will revolutionise our public services,” he added while reiterating the government’s focus and commitment to digital transformation.

“With the expertise” of Nigeria’s ministers, “and the continued support of partners like the Gates Foundation,” the nation remains confident in its “ability to drive meaningful change and improve the lives of all Nigerians.”

In his response, President of the Global Development Programme at the Gates Foundation, Dr. Christopher Elias, said the Foundation is burdened with worries of the severe flooding in Borno, and is “committed to supporting Nigeria in times of crisis.”

Speaking of Polio, the Foundation said, “We’re impressed by the national task force’s efforts to eliminate variant polioviruses by year-end,” Dr. Elias noted.

Also, President of Global Growth & Opportunity Division at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rodger Voorhies, detailed plans for scaling up drought-tolerant maize production and advancing the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator programme emphasizing that a $5 million grant has been approved for Lagos Business School and partners to develop the agricultural economics of industrial cassava.

In his words, “Industrial cassava presents a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for Nigeria,” Voorhees stressed.

He requested import permits for 5,000 metric tons of certified GMO maize seed to build a foundation seed system in Nigeria.

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