Africa

Turning COVID-19 tragedy into opportunity for new Nigeria | By Godwin Emefiele

As many people are now aware, the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in China has rapidly permeated and…

4 years ago

Makinde to test 2,000 Oyo residents for COVID-19 within 2 weeks

Oyo state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday informed  that the COVID-19 Drive-Through/Walk Through -Testing initiative is expected to test…

4 years ago

COVID-19: Facebook launches tools to keep faith-based communities connected

Facebook has launched key resources to help faith groups stay connected and engaged during the current COVID-19 outbreak. The resources…

4 years ago

Opinion: The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing | By Akinwumi Adesina

These are very difficult days, as the world faces one of its worst challenges ever: the novel coronavirus pandemic. And…

4 years ago

CONVID-19: Death toll rises 63,437 worldwide

The worldwide number of fatalities from the novel coronavirus rose to 63,437 on Saturday, according to a tally compiled by…

4 years ago

Africa: 46 countries reporting a total COVID-19 2,746 cases, 72 deaths

Countries, 46 reporting a total COVID-19 2,746 cases, 72 deaths, and 210 recoveries by region: Central (150 cases, 5 deaths,…

4 years ago

Belarus, Egypt sign $1m contract to make drones

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus on Thursday disclosed that it has signed a $1m contract…

5 years ago

Nyesom Wike: “Real Madrid Academy Port Harcourt is a legacy for Rivers State”

During the opening day of the 83rd AIPS Congress at the Corinthia Hotel Budapest in Hungary, the Governor of Rivers…

5 years ago

FUNAAB: ‘Agriculture is the most important business in the world’ – Adesina

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina reminded students of the important role they have to play in the continent’s…

5 years ago

What will it take for 2020 to truly be the year of Gas in Nigeria? | By NJ Ayuk

“The Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, H.E. Chief Timipre Sylva has declared 2020 as the year of Gas…

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