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ThrowBack Thursday: The Spanish Influenza Which Ravaged Nigeria in 1918
April 19, 2022
Just like a repeat of history, the year 1918 was significant for two major events of which Nigeria was a partaker – the end of the First World War and the beginning of the Spanish Influenza pandemic. A few years before, Nigeria had just amalgamated its territories and provinces in 1914 under the supervision of … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The Spanish Influenza Which Ravaged Nigeria in 1918
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Call For Application: Ventures Platform And NCDC To Provide Tech Support To Combat Covid-19
April 19, 2022
As the world faces a global pandemic crisis, we are more than ever faced with basic hygiene precautions that have been disregarded. With over 200,000 cases, over 8,000 deaths and the recovery of over 82,000 people worldwide, the rapid spread of the virus is not only affecting the health sector but also the economic sector. … Continue reading Call For Application: Ventures Platform And NCDC To Provide Tech Support To Combat Covid-19
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Jumia and Reckitt Benckiser Partner to Provide Consumers Access to Hygiene Products in Africa
April 19, 2022
The partnership is a joint global response against the spread of COVID-19 in 8 of the markets where Jumia operates. Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa has today announced a major partnership with Reckitt Benckiser, the global health products manufacturer to help consumers access hygienic products at the lowest price. The partnership will provide … Continue reading Jumia and Reckitt Benckiser Partner to Provide Consumers Access to Hygiene Products in Africa
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Rescinds On Plan To Stay In Africa For 6 Months Amidst Pressure
April 19, 2022
Amidst the health crisis due to the spread of the Coronavirus from Asia to other continents and countries, there are economic concerns besides the disruption in plans and travels. COVID-19 started with a lot of panic without the full knowledge of the resultant effect of this health crisis beyond the health of individuals. Unfortunately, as … Continue reading Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Rescinds On Plan To Stay In Africa For 6 Months Amidst Pressure
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Is The Buhari Administration Trying to Sink Nigeria Into A Debt Trap Again?
April 19, 2022
Reports reaching media channels on Thursday, March 6, indicated that the Senate has approved the $22.7 billion loan request which the presidency presented to the Upper Chambers of the National Assembly recently. With the impending economic crisis which the recent Coronavirus pandemic threatens to throw many economies in the world, Nigeria does not seem to … Continue reading Is The Buhari Administration Trying to Sink Nigeria Into A Debt Trap Again?
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Postponement Of Connect Nigeria Business Fair, 2020
April 19, 2022
We are announcing today that the Connect Nigeria Business Fair scheduled to hold on the 6th and 7th of March, 2020 at TBS, Lagos has been postponed indefinitely. We will provide an update as soon as we have a new date. This decision follows the evolving developments, continuing uncertainty, and global concerns regarding the coronavirus, … Continue reading Postponement Of Connect Nigeria Business Fair, 2020
The Struggle To Rescue Lagos By PDP
April 19, 2022
As the news of the coronavirus patient zero was preparing to ripple across the country early on Friday, February 28, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was also rounding up it’s reconciliation meeting aimed at uniting the different warring factions within it’s Lagos chapter. At a press conference that morning, the governor of Oyo state, Seyi … Continue reading The Struggle To Rescue Lagos By PDP
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Silicon Valley-based Founder Institute Launches Newest Chapter in Abuja
April 19, 2022
Startup Accelerator Aims to Launch Over 20 Global Technology Companies per Year in Abuja The Founder Institute (www.fi.co), the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, announced today that it is officially launching its newest chapter in Abuja, Nigeria. With plans to run two semesters annually, the Founder Institute aims to launch over 20 meaningful and enduring technology … Continue reading Silicon Valley-based Founder Institute Launches Newest Chapter in Abuja
US Visa Ban: When Presidential Laxity Hampers Nigeria(ns)
April 19, 2022
As soon as the official announcement came through last week that the United States will be banning immigrant visa issuance to the United States from February 21, suspicion began to filter in that the ban was due to racism by the U.S president, Donald J. Trump. However, some pundits who were at least analytical began … Continue reading US Visa Ban: When Presidential Laxity Hampers Nigeria(ns)
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Men Should You Know: Bankole Cardoso
April 19, 2022
The man, Bankole Cardoso, is the son of Mr Afolabi Cardoso and late Dr Ameyo Adadevoh, the heroine who fought against the invasion of the Ebola virus in Nigeria. Bankole Cardoso, co-founder of Easy Taxi, was formerly resident at New York before he returned to Nigeria in 2013, after quitting his job with Carlyle Group … Continue reading Men Should You Know: Bankole Cardoso
