US military forces rescued an American citizen in Nigeria, the Pentagon said on Saturday, days after he was kidnapped by gunmen in the south of neighbouring Niger and apparently taken across the border. The hostage, Philip Walton, was abducted Monday … Continue reading US Forces Rescue Kidnapped American in Nigeria
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday urged the African continent to brace itself for possible second wave COVID-19 infections. According to Africa CDC, the number of confirmed cases in the African continent has reached 1,759,794. The … Continue reading COVID-19: Africa CDC Warns South Africa, Nigeria, Others of Second Wave
The plan calls for accepting 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022, and 421,000 in 2023 — an immigration rate equal to about one percent of Canada’s population. “The key to both short-term economic recovery and long-term prosperity … Continue reading Canada Targets 1.2 Million Immigrants from 2021 to 2023
“This morning, I’ve been declared positive to #Covid19. I have mild symptoms, but I’m well,” he wrote. A CAF press release said Ahmad, who had been in Morocco for the Confederation Cup final on Sunday, had arrived in Cairo on … Continue reading CAF President Ahmad Tests Positive for Covid-19
Apple shares were sent reeling Thursday on word of a steep drop in sales of iPhones, which are at the heart of the tech titan’s money-making engine. Apple profit fell 7 per cent to $12.7 billion in the recently ended … Continue reading Apple IPhone Sales Tumble, Trimming Profit
Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia more than doubled its profits in the third quarter as its new chief executive promised on Thursday to do “whatever it takes” to become the 5G market leader. On his first results day since taking … Continue reading Nokia Doubles Profit, Pledges to Win at 5G
This was disclosed in a statement by the firm, made available to Channels Television on Thursday. As the world appears to be increasingly fascinated by the Afrobeat sound, Cynthia’s new PR counsel, Muyiwa Babalola, says together, the firm is committed … Continue reading Cynthia Morgan Signs Management Deal With Top US Entertainment Firm
Jonathan tweeted some photos of himself and other members of the AU Observer Team at some of the polling units. “The African Union sees today’s polls as yet another opportunity for the good people of the United Republic of Tanzania … Continue reading Jonathan Leads AU Observer Team To Monitor Tanzania Polls
Sterling Bank Plc has launched “a free money transfer service” for Nigerians in diaspora, called ‘Switch’, to promote financial inclusion, international banking and allied services for such Nigerians. Mr Shina Atilola, Sterling Bank’s Divisional Head, Retail and Consumer Banking, disclosed … Continue reading Sterling Bank Launches ‘Switch’ Free Money Transfer Service for Nigerians in Diaspora
Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonji-Iweala has emerged the new Director General of the World Trade Organisation. According to sources from the European Union, she emerged victorious in the contest over her South Korean rival Ms Yoo Myung-hee, by … Continue reading Okonjo-Iweala Emerges WTO DG
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