OPEC daily basket price stands at $14.63 per barrel
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) daily basket price stood at 14.63 U.S. dollars a barrel on Tuesday,…
Syrian ceasefire meeting to hold online
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will discuss the latest developments in Syria in an online meeting with his Turkish and…
Nestlé Nigeria Plc donates N700m toward COVID-19 response
By Peter Ejiofor As more corporate organisations and individuals continue to donate toward boosting the response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
COVID-19: Another WHO staff tests positive in Bauchi
By Amina Ahmed The Bauchi State Government on Tuesday confirmed that another official of World Health Organisation (WHO) has tested…
COVID-19: PTF lauds journalists, says efforts won’t go unrewarded
By Femi Ogunshola The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has lauded journalists and media organisations over their efforts to…
Makinde announces new appointments – News Agency of Nigeria
By David Adeoye Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Mrs Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu as his Senior…
Cameroon admits soldiers took part in February killing of civilians
Issued on: 21/04/2020 – 22:22Modified: 21/04/2020 – 22:22 Cameroon admitted on Tuesday that militants acting with three soldiers killed 13…
Zimbabwe hit by Malaria outbreak amid Covid-19 lockdown
Issued on: 21/04/2020 – 21:59Modified: 21/04/2020 – 21:59 In tonight’s edition: Zimbabwe’s health system is being stretched even further by…
Tinubu mourns Akinjide former AGF
By Oluwatope Lawanson National Leader of All Progressives Congress, (APC) Sen. Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family of one-time…
Lockdown: Lawmaker assures FCT residents of adequate palliatives
By Gami Tadanyigbe Mr Micah Jiba, a member of House of Representatives, has assured residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…
Veterinary Association condoles with Buhari, Nigerians over Kyari’s demise
By Felicia Imohimi The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the demise of his…
North Korean leader Kim in critical condition after surgery – Reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is said to be in a critical condition following a medical procedure, according to…
Stay at home to prevent community spread of COVID-19, D-G Biosafety agency advises
Dr Rufus Ebegba, Director-General, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), has advised Nigerians to abide by the stay at home order…
No plans to rename IMSU after late Abba Kyari – Uzodimma
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has debunked reports credited to him that he was making moves to…
Kano Govt. set to evacuate 1,000 almajiris to states of origin
Aisha Ahmed Kano State Government says it will evacuate over 1,000 Almajiri to their respective states and local government from…
COVID-19: WHO delivers medical supplies to 40 countries
By Cecilia Ologunagba Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO) says over the past week, WHO has delivered…
Covid-19 pandemic: IMF and World Bank offer African countries financial help
Issued on: 17/04/2020 – 22:05Modified: 17/04/2020 – 22:05 We look at how the IMF and the World Bank are planning…
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva tells FRANCE 24 some eventual debt forgiveness is not off the table
There’s been a massive international effort to shore up Africa’s ability to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The continent is…
Malawi nurses go on nationwide strike against poor working conditions
Issued on: 20/04/2020 – 21:55Modified: 20/04/2020 – 21:55 In tonight’s edition: In Malawi, nurses have staged a walk out in…
U.S. expert Fauci cautions on antibody testing and immunity
Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. public health official on infectious diseases, on Monday cautioned that testing for antibodies to the…