COVID-19 hits life-saving health services in Africa — WHO
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to key health services in Africa, raising worries that some of the continent’s major health challenges could worsen. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa located in Brazzaville, Congo, stated this in a statement posted on its website. According to the UN health agency, the […]
JUST IN: House of Reps committee rejects Aviation budget
Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of representatives Committee on Aviation led by Rep. Nnolim Nnaji on Thursday refused to hold a budget session with the Minister tof Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika and heads of the sector’s agencies. The infuriated lawmakers, said the won’t treat their budget, because they failed […]
Renascence collection revives vintage for modern wardrobe
The 2020 Renascence Collection is a fashion lover’s time machine with a twist. It’s the creative inspiration of the talented duo Olanrewaju Uchechi Constance and Nwachukwu Nneka Esther from Nesnie Creations. These creative directors have taken the charm of old-school style and spun it into something you’ll want to wear right now.
Team inclusion wins EFInA’s Fintech4WD Hackathon
Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) has announced the winners of its recently concluded Fintech4wd Hackathon. The hackathon challenged software engineers to develop innovative solutions to help facilitate microenterprises’ access to financial services during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the introduction of these solutions into the market, we aim to improve the operations of MSMEs by […]
Tanzania’s Magufuli sworn in after thumping election win
John Magufuli was sworn in Thursday for his second term as president of Tanzania after a landslide election victory dismissed by the political opposition as a sham. His inauguration in Dodoma, the Tanzanian capital, proceeded despite opposition demands that fresh elections be held after reporting widespread irregularities in the October 28 poll, allegations the US […]
Lagos NUJ constitutes Caretaker Committee following botched elections
A special State Executive Council (SEC) meeting comprising all Chairmen and Secretaries of various Chapels of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council has constituted a Caretaker Committee to pilot the affairs of the union, including conducting a new election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the virtual meeting, which produced […]
