April 19, 2020

Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown extension taking toll on ordinary citizens

Nigeria’s President Mohammadu Buhari has announced an extended 14-day lockdown across Abuja, Lagos, Ogun states to curtail the spread of the coronavirus citing concerns over rising numbers of cases globally, and within…

4 years ago

National·News

PwC Nigeria: How the COVID-19 lockdown extension, OPEC production cut impacts Nigeria

As Nigeria extends the lockdown for another 14 days, OPEC and Allies agreed to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels from the first of May, through to the end of June.…

4 years ago

Business·News

Virgin’s Richard Branson accused of double standards during coronavirus crisis

The airline Virgin Atlantic asked its staff to take eight weeks off without pay in the next three months, but is demanding a €8.5 billion bailout for its industry. Billionaire boss Richard…

4 years ago

Business·News

IMF approves $1-billion emergency funds for Ghana to fight COVID-19 pandemic

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has approved one billion dollars for Ghana to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be drawn under the Rapid Credit Facility. Samuel Kofi…

4 years ago

Business·News

Could coronavirus win an election for South Korea’s president?

South Korea is holding a national election that has turned into a referendum on President Moon's successful coronavirus crisis management. The popularity of the once beleaguered politician has soared, just in time.…

4 years ago

News·World

Coronavirus and betting: The ‘perfect storm’ for problem gambling

With the coronavirus pandemic stopping nearly all live sport, bookmakers are looking to online casino games and virtual sports. Though the football matches and horse races may be virtual, the dangers are…

4 years ago

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Group of young men produce ventilator in Gombe state

Group of young men produce ventilator in Gombe state…

4 years ago

National·News

Where is Nicaragua’s president?

The Washington Post reports that Nicaragua's president is missing in action, as health and rights workers deplore the country's "laissez-faire approach" to the deadl…

4 years ago

News·World

Confined at Easter: What lessons for humanity?

The streets are empty on the first bank holiday in France since the start of lockdown. So how isolated are we? How connected are we at a time when usually churches are…

4 years ago

News·World

Shoreline Group: Why the Saudi Arabia, Russia meeting delay is a good thing

Brent crude futures have climbed since Friday on hopes that Saudi Arabia and Russia will hold talks and eventually strike a deal to cut output. Ahead of the crucial meeting, Kola Karim,…

4 years ago

Business·News

April 19, 2020 - Page 3

Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown extension taking toll on ordinary citizens

PwC Nigeria: How the COVID-19 lockdown extension, OPEC production cut impacts Nigeria

Virgin’s Richard Branson accused of double standards during coronavirus crisis

IMF approves $1-billion emergency funds for Ghana to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Could coronavirus win an election for South Korea’s president?

Coronavirus and betting: The ‘perfect storm’ for problem gambling

Group of young men produce ventilator in Gombe state

Where is Nicaragua’s president?

Confined at Easter: What lessons for humanity?

Shoreline Group: Why the Saudi Arabia, Russia meeting delay is a good thing

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