Coronavirus enigma: Experts ask why Africa seems to have few cases
The coronavirus is spreading fast beyond its China birthplace but sub-Saharan Africa, one of the world’s most vulnerable regions, has so far been almost spared — and experts want to know why. More than 2,760 people worldwide have died of COVID-19 and almost 81,000 infected in over 45 countries. Most of these have been in […]
Canada to no longer pay for Harry, Meghan security
Canada will no longer pick up the security tab for protecting Prince Harry and his wife Meghan starting in March, the office of Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Thursday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been living part-time in an oceanside mansion in westernmost British Columbia province since November. Last month, they made […]
My vision is to make waterways transportation safest — Moghalu
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Dr. George Moghalu, has said he has been working to identify the core challenges facing the country’s waterways and address them.
‘Mandela, My Life: The Official exhibition’ opens in South Africa
DURING Nelson Mandela’s post-presidential years, he spent part of his life establishing institutions and organisations that would help in the fight against poverty, against injustice and help secure a more just and equitable society. The other parts were spent pulling the ears of world leaders, celebrated personalities, and leaders of business to support the work of transformation and nation-building.
Gov Ayade now has 140 special advisers
With Cross River State House of Assembly granting approval for Governor Ben Ayade to appoint 70 additional special advisers, the total now comes to 140, to assist in the performance of government functions in the state.
British Council creating career opportunities for fresh graduates in Nigeria
By Linda Orajekwe As part of the British Council’s 75th anniversary in Nigeria, they are celebrating participants of their programme in the areas of their work – arts and culture, English language, education, civil society – whose lives, businesses and communities have been impacted positively following the participation. They are saying Thanks to you […]
