India set to mass produce COVID-19 vaccine, launches digital health mission – Modi UN rejects United States bid to extend Iran arms embargo ASUU kicks against alleged take over of institute by Kano Govt COVID-19: Nigeria records 7 more deaths, 329 fresh cases Barca’s Pique calls for wholesale changes after “shameful” defeat INEC seeks stakeholders collaboration in instituting electoral transparency Bayern Munich must stay grounded in spite of Barca demolition, coach says FC Barcelona’s Umtiti tests positive for COVID-19 Bauchi Gov. condoles family of murdered lawmaker, Mante Football united behind Infantino, FIFA general secretary says Council approves health care provision fund guideline Labour ministry denies complicity in human trafficking UN ‘strongly condemns’ rights abuses in Cameroon Tourism operators reveal Top 10 romantic destinations for honeymoon in Nigeria DG NTA lauds Lalong for peace efforts in Plateau Post COVID-19: Ministry holds public enlightenment on legal metrology Expert call for adequate funding to promote research on stem cell transplant JSS 3 students resume Aug. 16/17 – KDSG FG inaugurates committee of professionals to oversee intergovernmental affairs Mafa: Borno Govt resettles 2,800 displaced families 6-years after insurgents’ attack NAIC, AFAN partner to insure 40m farmers against flood, other disasters Lagos Assembly proposes N20m licence fee for lottery, betting operators Lagos govt charges Lagosians to plant coconuts trees Edo unemployment rate declines to 19% under Obaseki’s job creation drive-official PDP reconstitutes Kaduna State caretaker committee Nasarawa Deputy Governor tasks journalists on investigative reportage Sales rep docked over alleged theft of employer’s goods worth N430,000 Shop owners, traders lament as Kuje Council demolishes structures LASG reverses 10% service charge for trips on e-hailing platforms Unilag ASUU says no going back in rejection of VC’s removal Court remands 2 men over alleged serial robberies with knife, rape KEDCO loses N260m to vandalism in 3 months NCDMB Tower: A boost to local content — P100 companies Osun-Osogbo Festival ends with low turnout due to COVID-19 FAAN trains NRC personnel on passenger screening Big Brother Naija becomes most-watched entertainment live stream on Showmax SEC donates ambulance, bottled water to Rivers Govt Gombe State Govt. releases N5m for procurement of anti-snake venom NiMet urges staff to shelve planned strike Greta Thunberg among climate activists to meet Merkel in Berlin WASSCE: Kwara Govt.warns principals against malpractice Edo Campaign: Electorate defy rain to receive Gov. Obaseki Mosque reopening: Adhere to COVID-19 protocols, NSCIA tasks Ekiti Muslims NSCDC dismisses report indicting personnel in Ebonyi market theft COVID-18: Ogun mosques resume physical services on a promising note Amazon launches online pharmacy in India Most Nigerian girls in Lebanon entered legally, Lebanese envoy Kwara poly Rector not suspended–Management Otti joins APC, promises to keep fighting to salvage Abia NSE: Turnover rises by 86.97%, other indices down 0.15%