Recession May Linger Through Q4 2020 – LCCI
Nigeria’s economic “recession could linger all through the fourth quarter of this year”, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said. Director-General, LCCI, Dr. Muda Yusuf, explained that the recent devastation caused by the #End SARS crisis could make … Continue reading Recession May Linger Through Q4 2020 – LCCI
Gbajabiamila Names DSS Aide who Shot Newspapers Vendor
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has confirmed that an agent of the Department of State Services attached to him shot and killed Ifeanyi Okereke, a newspapers vendor in Abuja. The Nigeria Police Force had denied that … Continue reading Gbajabiamila Names DSS Aide who Shot Newspapers Vendor
Lekki Shooting: We Stand by Our Investigation, CNN Tells Lai Mohammed
It insisted that it did not rush to publish the report as it ensured due processes were followed, which included thorough research. “Our reporting was carefully and meticulously researched, and we stand by it,” a spokesperson for the American-based news … Continue reading Lekki Shooting: We Stand by Our Investigation, CNN Tells Lai Mohammed
FG Faults CNN Report on Lekki Shootings, Threatens Action
The Federal Government has threatened to sanction a foreign media outlet, CNN, over its report on the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki toll plaza on October 20, 2020. The government described the report by the … Continue reading FG Faults CNN Report on Lekki Shootings, Threatens Action
Deadly Clashes Erupt in Uganda After police Arrest Opposition Leader
Violent protests broke out in several Ugandan towns on Wednesday, after police arrested leading opposition figure and pop star Bobi Wine on the campaign trail for the 2021 election. A Uganda Red Cross spokeswoman, Irene Nakasiita, said this in Kampala. … Continue reading Deadly Clashes Erupt in Uganda After police Arrest Opposition Leader
Saudi Minister Says Confident of ‘Good Relationship’ with Biden
Saudi Arabia’s oil minister on Wednesday struck a conciliatory tone toward US President-elect Joe Biden, saying energy cooperation could be a launchpad for a “good relationship”. OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has appeared wary … Continue reading Saudi Minister Says Confident of ‘Good Relationship’ with Biden
Former Yahoo CEO Mayer Makes Comeback with New Contacts App
The startup created by Mayer after her departure from Yahoo in 2017 unveiled its app called Sunshine Contacts, which “automatically creates a comprehensive set of your personal and professional contacts from disparate places like your phone, online address books, and … Continue reading Former Yahoo CEO Mayer Makes Comeback with New Contacts App
UK to Ban Petrol, Diesel Cars from 2030 in Green ‘Revolution
Britain will ban petrol and diesel vehicle sales from 2030 as part of a 10-point plan for a “green industrial revolution” to be unveiled Wednesday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The British premier has earmarked £12 billion (13.4 billion euros, … Continue reading UK to Ban Petrol, Diesel Cars from 2030 in Green ‘Revolution
Biden Appoints Nine to White House Positions
positions as he fleshes out a diverse leadership team less than a week after naming his chief of staff. “America faces great challenges, and they bring diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to tackling these challenges and emerging on the … Continue reading Biden Appoints Nine to White House Positions
Saudi Offers Scholarship to 424 Nigerian Students
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is offering 424 scholarship slots for Nigerian students to study various courses in Saudi universities. It said the slots are part of the 6,597 scholarship the kingdom distributes annually to African students. According to a … Continue reading Saudi Offers Scholarship to 424 Nigerian Students
