JUST IN: FG Commissions Science Television In Nigeria

FG has commissioned Science Television in Nigeria.

 

NewsOnline reports that the Federal Government has commissioned science and technology television in Nigeria.

 

This online newspaper understands that television, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), is to ensure the effective dissemination of information on scientific, technological, and innovations in the sector.

 

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Minister of STI, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, who commissioned the project in Abuja said the station would educate and entertain as well as publicize scientific discoveries, inventions, and achievements of the various parastatals under the Ministry.

 

He said: “The NSTI Television will focus on Nigeria’s contribution to STI by publishing the latest outputs and products from all research institutions and the latest STI developments from all over the world, as well as showcase how our ancestors embrace Science, Technology and Innovation in their daily activities by using locally available materials for their food, nutrition, drugs and medicine, building of houses. The importance of knowing the past will help our youths to be more creative, inventive and innovative and also help prepare their future to be bright and promising.”