Enabling economic opportunities via the web
The internet today is transforming the world economy, creating economic opportunities that were not there before. From the Europe, Africa and to the rest of the world, the internet has now become a major force transforming and boosting collaborations among nations.
Ebola lockdown takes economic toll in west Africa
The Ebola outbreak in west Africa threatens to exact a severe economic toll, analysts said on Thursday, as striken countries remained in lockdown and rushed to bolster emergency responses.
Suarez to start Barcelona training on Friday
Luis Suarez will start training with his new Barcelona team-mates on Friday after getting the green light from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the Spanish giants confirmed.
Bamidele Aturu: In memory of Advocate of the masses
THAT was a direct quotation from the late anti-corruption, anti-impunity and an honest human rights advocate, Bamidele Aturu, while responding to my initial disposition to leaving oppressors to the judgement of Almighty God. To him, powerful elements in the society would rather wish to be taken to the courtyard of God than be sued in the court of law because of their arrogance and power intoxication.
Kwara govt closes down private hospital in ilorin over fear of EBOLA
Kwara state government Friday announced the immediate closure of a private hospital in Ilorin over a suspected Ebola Virus contaminations even as the government urged residents in the state not to panic noting that though the case was a global case, but that Kwara state is safe
Ebola: ‘Liberia govt owes Nigeria more explanations’
NIGERIAN Women under the auspices of the Association of Market Women and Men in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Thursday, insisted that apology tendered by the Liberian authorities over the importation of Ebola virus into Nigeria by Liberian man, Patrick Sawyer, was not enough.
Nigeria’s fisheries potential over 3m metric tons per annum – Adesina
Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said that the potential of Nigeria’s fisheries put at over three million metric tons per annum is capable of meeting local need fish demand and generate surplus for export if properly harnessed.
Neuer, Robben, Ronaldo up for UEFA award
German World Cup-winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Netherlands winger Arjen Robben and Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo are the three contenders to win UEFA’s Best Player in Europe Award for 2013/14.
Hundreds of Syrian refugees leave Turkish city after clashes
The Turkish authorities were moving hundreds of Syrian refugees Thursday from the southern city of Gaziantep to camps, after three nights of violent protests by locals angered by their presence, reports said.
Ebola: Nurse, husband who escaped quarantine relocated to Lagos in special ambulance- Minister
Nigerian Minister for Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu has confirmed that the Lagos nurse who travelled to Enugu against medical advice is now back in Lagos and is under quarantine with her husband.
Nigeria third on FIFA African ranking
FIFA monthly Africa national team rankings released Thursday (Africa ranking, world ranking):
