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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.
African Development Bank (AfDB) African Economic Outlook annual report
Provide young people with new skills to meet the needs of a 21st century labor market, AfDB report urges
According to the African Development Bank (AfDB) African Economic Outlook annual report two-thirds of Africa's youth are either overeducated or undereducated.
“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.
ECOWAS endorses Adesina for second term as AfDB President
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) endorses Nigerian Akinwunmi Adesina for second term as President of the African Development Bank.
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
Don’t get left behind this December – Nigerians warned
Nigerian nationals looking to travel abroad need to ensure their passports are valid by checking the expiry dates on a regular basis. Changing travel regulations are more of a reminder to check your travel requirements for the upcoming holiday season.
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
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Centurion Senior Associate Zion Adeoye Wins ESQ 40 Under 40 Award
Zion oversees a growing team of African lawyers working on the most complex energy transactions shaping Africa’s modern energy industry
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…
Nigeria | Culture, History, & People
Nigeria, country located on the western coast of Africa. Nigeria has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial. However, Nigeria’s most diverse feature is its people. Hundreds of languages are spoken in the country, including Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, Hausa, Edo, Ibibio, Tiv, and English. The country has abundant natural resources, notably…
NDLEA agents at the Lagos MMA Airport
NDLEA arrests 25 drug suspects, seizes 167 kg of hard drugs in Adamawa
The Adamawa Command of the National Drugs Laws Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it arrested 25 suspected drug dealers and seized 166.95 kilogrammes of illicit drugs in the state in the last three weeks.
LAGOS: Task Force arrests 71 suspected miscreants in Oshodi
Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have arrested 71 suspected miscreants around railway-line in Oshodi, as part of efforts to rid the state of all criminal elements, especially those operating at notorious black spots.
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
EFCC arrests Prison’s staff, five others for alleged ATM Fraud
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested six suspected fraudsters who specialise in defrauding innocent Nigerians by using bank details obtained through sim swaps and Automated Teller Machines (ATM).