Football returns, beaches reopen as Europe eases lockdown

Beaches in France and Italy opened on Saturday for the first weekend since the countries eased coronavirus lockdowns, while football fans awaited the return of major league action with Germany’s Bundesliga set to kick off. The reopenings are a major sign of returning normality for countries hit hard by the pandemic, which has killed more […]
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Mock tombstone placed at Merkel’s electoral office

German police said Saturday they have launched an investigation after a mock tombstone was found in front of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s electoral offices, apparently to decry measures aimed at halting transmission of the coronavirus. The mock tombstone in front of Merkel’s office protest action came as thousands of demonstrators prepared to gather in major German […]

UPDATED: Nigeria records 288 fresh cases of COVID-19, total rises to 5,445

By David Royal Nigeria has recorded 288 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 5,445. Announcing the new development on Friday night, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said the country recorded the new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The NCDC also said […]

The COVID-19 Rain Has Come: Musings on the Nigerian savings shelter

By Chukwunonso Ekesiobi The year 2020 is proving to be a year of distressing surprise, one that will certainly remain fresh in the minds of Nigerians in years to come. It was billed to be a year of expectations – the climax of the much-touted Vision 20:2020, prophesies and counter prophesies breakthroughs, signs and wonders. […]

We’re implementing new VAT rate, not raising prices— MultiChoice

By Henry Ojelu Pay television company, Multichoice Nigeria, has dismissed reports that it is set to increase subscription rates for its DStv and GOtv packages from June 1. The company explained that the price adjustments it recently announced, which take effect from June 1, is to reflect the increase in the rate of the Value […]

COVID-19 pandemic: TAFF 2020 goes online

The glamour and festivity that usually greet the prestigious African Film Festival,TAFF, which yearly holds in the beautiful city of Dallas, the United States may be missed this year, as the organizers have announced plans to host the 2020 edition online due to ravaging corona virus pandemic.

Civil society, rights activists mourn Durueke

Civil society and human rights activists are still mourning the sudden death of Mr. Uche Wisdom Durueke, a lawyer and activist. Mr. Durueke was President, Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, and Centre for Peace Across Borders, CePAB. Chidi Odinkalu had announced Durueke’s death on Thursday: “Awful, tragic news from Owerri, Imo State. Former President of the […]

How COVID-19 is forcing organisations to rethink working ways

The COVID-19 pandemic has beckoned the hasty transformation of workplace structures across the globe. In turn, organisations have leveraged their technological capabilities to instil an ideal and efficient ‘workplace’ reality for their employees, while also introducing several novel advancements to their toolbelts. The pandemic has accelerated the introduction of an entirely digital workplace, through remote working policies, online meetings and various methods of virtual collaboration.

Moving away from passwords in the era of technology

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led many a people to fall back extensively on digital infrastructure – be it collaborating virtually with co-workers and clients across geographies or ordering essential goods and services through e-commerce portals.

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