The state of Michigan in the United States has experienced what officials warned will be a historic flood. the flood was caused by the failure of two dams while more than 10,000 residents of the area have since been evacuated. The State’s governor, Gretchen Whitmer, declared a state of emergency in Midland County, site of […]

A crucial election has begun in the East African nation of Burundi, where President Pierre Nkurunziza is stepping aside after 15 years in charge but he will remain “paramount leader” in the country that continues to reject outside scrutiny. The vote is one of the most important transfers of power in Burundi since independence in […]

Eight footballers from top-flight Mexican team Santos Laguna have tested positive for the coronavirus, the club said Wednesday, jeopardising attempts to restart the national league after two months of suspension. A decision on the possible resumption of the Mexican league, the Liga MX, had been expected by the end of the week, and the tests […]

.As mixed reactions trail Senate’s call for cancellation of privatisation By Udeme Akpan Contrary to the Senators’ privatisation cancellation model, stakeholders have proposed the review of the nation’s Power Sector Act, sale of interest, transparent utilisation of funds and the strengthening of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, as new strategies for the development of […]

  Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane officially tendered his resignation on Tuesday, ending a political crisis caused by his involvement in the assassination of his ex-wife in 2017. “I come before you today to announce that the work you have entrusted me with may not be finished but the time has come for me to […]

The US’s most innovative university is using MTN Sponsored Data to give new Nigerian online learners data access. The move is aimed at getting young Nigerians to use their time in lockdown productively; by getting better qualified and improving their job prospects. As an organization committed to improving quality of life in sub-Saharan Africa, MTN’s […]

…passes Vote Of Confidence on him The National President of Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU), Youthwing, Worldwide, Comrade Efemena Umukoro, has said that Urhobo youths are totally in support of the President-General (PG) of UPU, Chief Joe Omene, over his position on the Senate’s planned probe of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) in charge of operations […]

By Dominic Barcity There is a big chance that you already know the entrepreneur, Mohammed Ibrahim Jega. It does not matter whether you are an active or observing member of the Nigerian tech scene, where he has invested most of his efforts for the past ten years. If you did not know Jega as the […]

Huawei Technologies have moved classes online for Nigerian students registered under its Authorized Information and Network Academy to ensure that efforts are not relented due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The company will engage hundreds of students across the country on their computer screens from the comfort of their homes. Huawei Technologies in collaboration with more […]

President Salva Kiir has officially written to his first Vice-President Riek Machar after reports emerged that he had been infected with COVID-19. The May 20 letter read in part: “It is my hope and prayer that each new day brings Your Excellency and the rest of our comrades closer to a full and speedy recovery. […]

Nollywood actress, Emilia Dike, is dead. She reportedly died on Wednesday in Enugu after slumping. Mr Okechukwu Oku, a movie Director, who expressed sadness over the bad news, took to his Instagram page on Thursday @okechukwuoku to announce the death of the actress. ”Why is death taking the best people???? I’m confused oooo. READ ALSO: Movie […]

Rivers has recorded 26 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total infectious cases in the state to 79. The figure is the highest number of confirmed cases in a single day since the state recorded its first index positive case on March 27. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) released the latest figures in […]

NON-teaching teaching staff of universities are poised for a showdown with the Federal Government after the lockdown over the irregularities experienced in the payment of salaries since they enrolled in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS.

A SURVEY carried out by EdFin Microfinance Bank, MfB and Gray Matters Capital has shown that over 67 per cent of schools serving low income households in Lagos are considering digital channels for education. EdFin MfB is Nigeria’s first specialised bank focused solely on education financing while Gray Matters Capital is a US-based impact investor.

Confirmed cases of people tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Oyo State jumped to 162 as 19 more were recorded on Wednesday. This was according to the latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday and confirmed by Gov Seyi Makinde on Thursday. The 19 cases in Oyo were among […]