Nigeria Records Five New Cases Of Coronavirus
Nigeria has five new confirmed cases of coronavirus, according the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. Three of the cases were…
Day: April 4, 2020
How To See The World Without Leaving Your House
Airlines around the world have grounded their flights. Countries have shut their borders, and ordered everyone indoors. The age of…
Most people recover from Covid-19 without medical care, making them hard to track
Most people with Covid-19 have mild illness and are able to recover at home without medical care, while severe cases…
No Licence Issued For 5G In Nigeria – Fed Govt
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, on Saturday said no licence has been issued for 5G in…
Coronavirus: FG seeks NASS approval for N500bn intervention fund
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Finance on Saturday reached out to the National Assembly to intimate it with…
British PM’s Pregnant Fiancee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Carrie Symonds, the pregnant fiancee of British prime minister Boris Johnson, has also tested positive for coronavirus, according to reports…
Lagos May Extend Lockdown – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the ongoing lockdown in the state may be extended beyond 14…
‘Normal’ Will Look Completely Different When This Is All Over
We are all stuck in the midst of this thing — whether on the front lines of fighting it or…
Coronavirus Sparks War For Masks
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across Europe and the United States, a global scramble for medical equipment such as respirator…
How Nigerian Companies And Government Can Respond To Covid-19 – McKinsey
There are four critical steps that Nigerian companies could take to ensure business continuity while the government must prioritise five…
Hotel Lobbies Go Quiet As Demand Drops During Coronavirus Pandemic
Travel stops as government impose lockdowns ahead of usually busy Easter weekend
Berkshire Hathaway Cuts Delta, Southwest Stakes With Airlines In Freefall
Berkshire sold nearly 13 million shares in Delta and roughly 2.3 million shares of Southwest, according to regulatory filings Friday. That left Buffett’s company with a $1.32 billion stake in Delta and a $1.57 billion holding of Southwest stock.
Airlines across the U.S. have been pummeled by a steep drop-off in travel as the coronavirus spreads throughout the country. Delta Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian said Friday in a memo that it expects second-quarter revenue to fall 90%.
Coronavirus: India’s Bailout May Not Be Enough To Save An Already Frail Economy
Mohammad Alam is one of thousands of workers standing in a food queue in India’s capital, Delhi. The factory where…
South Africa’s Ruthlessly Efficient Fight Against Coronavirus
One week into South Africa’s nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and it is tempting – dangerously tempting…
NERC orders power firms not to discontinue operations during lockdown
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Friday issued a “Continuity of Service” directive to all operators in the power sector…
Over 700,000 Americans Lost Their Jobs In March. Here’s How It Played Out Across Sectors
The job losses suffered in March as the U.S. economy shut down in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic…
OPEC Meeting Postponed As Saudi Arabia And Russia Point Fingers
OPEC and Russia have postponed a meeting planned for Monday until later next week, OPEC sources said on Saturday, as…
Oil Price Increases To $34.91 As Hope For Production Cuts Rises
The international oil benchmark, Brent crude, extended its gains on Friday, climbing to as high as $34.91 a barrel on…
Coronavirus: UN Donates Medical Equipment To Nigeria
The United Nations has donated €80,000 (N32.5m) worth of medical equipment and supplies to Nigeria to help in the fight…