Facebook rolls out Instagram Lite to Sub-Saharan Africa and other emerging markets
The new version of Instagram Lite for Android is less than 2MB in size, making it fast to install and quick to load
New Report on African media shows western sources dominate how the Africa story is told
One-third of all African stories in news outlets on the continent are sourced from foreign news services
Chinedu Okeke(Source: Universal Music Group (UMG)
Chinedu Okeke named Managing Director of Universal Music Nigeria
Sipho Dlamini promoted to CEO, Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa; Elouise Kelly appointed COO, Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa; Chinedu Okeke named MD, Universal Music Nigeria
Nadia Eke to host Season Two of Beta Convo Live
AthleticsAfrica announces Ghanaian athlete Nadia Eke will host the season two of the BETA CONVO live conversation show from December 2020.
Eight Players of Nigerian Descent Selected in NBA Draft 2020
13 international players from 10 countries were selected: seven in the first round and six in the second round
40% of Parents in Nigeria agree that Cute Photos with Kids get more likes
Kaspersky, a global cyber security company, shed some light on the challenges that modern parents can face while interacting in a digital space.
Source: African Energy Chamber
OPEC’s historic deal is a victory for African oil companies, empowers the industry to beat COVID-19
OPEC and OPEC+ member countries have finally decided to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels a day starting on May 1st, 2020 and until June 30th, 2020.
Nigeria joins other OPEC+ partners to cut World oil supplies
The curtailment of crude oil production by 9.7 million barrels promises an appropriate balancing of Nigeria’s 2020 budget that has been rebased at $30 per barrel.
African Development Bank launches record breaking $3 billion “Fight COVID-19” Social Bond
The African Development Bank (AfDB) raises $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on livelihoods and Africa’s economies.
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AUDIO: Understanding the Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a high temperature and a new, continuous cough.
“Nobody eats GDP” says African Development Bank President as he calls for inclusive growth
The 2020 African Economic Outlook (AEO) showed that the continent’s economies are growing well, says the African Development Bank’s President, Akinwumi Adesina.
Dangote Cement: Makoju Retires after 45 Years in Industry
Engr. Makoju, popularly called Mr. Cement, is bowing out after 45 years of transformational leadership in the cement industry. The Board has however approved the appointment of Mr. Michel Puchercos as his replacement as the Group CEO, effective 1st February 2020.
Governor Kayode Fayemi, Deputy Governor Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi and Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye posed with the members of the governing council of College of Agriculture and Technology, Isan Ekiti, during the council’s inauguration on Friday. R-L: Dr. Tope Aroge; Nuradin Osman; Funminiyi Afuye, Babajide Arowosafe (Chairman Governing Council), Governor Kayode Fayemi, Prof. Simi Odeyinka; Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi and Ayo Aroge. credit: AGCO Corp
Fayemi inaugurates Governing Council of a new agricultural college in Nigeria
The Governing Council Members of the College of Agriculture and Technology were selected from a list of experts within Ekiti State and outside Nigeria
Source: African Energy Chamber
Equatorial Guinea Pledges Continued Support to Foreign Operators in its Hydrocarbon Sector
Equatorial Guinea continues to be proactive in encouraging foreign direct investment into the country
Africa :: Nigeria — The World Factbook
Introduction :: Nigeria Background: This entry usually highlights major historic events and current issues and may include a statement about one or two key future trends. British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa's most populous country grew through the 19th century. A series of constitutions after World War II granted Nigeria…