Africa
AfDB President, Adesina offers deepest condolences to Buhari on passing away of Kyari
It was with much sadness that I learnt this morning of the death of Mallam Abba Kyari, your Chief of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…