COVID Infections Dropped 95.8% After Both Pfizer Shots – Israeli Health Ministry
The rate of COVID-19 infections dropped 95.8% among people who received both shots of Pfizer’s vaccine, Israel’s Health Ministry said…
Day: February 20, 2021
Bitcoin, Either Hit Fresh Highs
Bitcoin hit a fresh high on Saturday, extending a two-month rally that took its market capitalization above $1 trillion on…
Local Health Officials Tell Congress U.S. Needs More Covid Vaccine Doses And It Needs To Be Easier To Get The Shots
Scientists and health officials told Congress Friday the federal government needs to ramp up its supply of Covid-19 vaccine doses…
NIN Registration: Telcos See Biggest Subscriber Loss Since 2017
The decision by the Federal Government to limit the services of telecoms’ operators in order to achieve the National Identification…
The Tech Industry Is Looking To Replace The Smartphone — And Everybody Is Waiting To See What Apple Comes Up With
In 2007, Apple unveiled the iPhone. Apple didn’t invent the smartphone — companies like Palm and Blackberry had been selling them for…
What’s Behind SpaceX’s $74 Billion Valuation: Elon Musk’s Two ‘Manhattan Projects’
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is now worth $74 billion after it raised more capital last week – and the strong demand for shares means…
Facebook’s Move To Restrict Australian Publishers Was A ‘Nuclear Option,’ Expert Says
Facebook is trying to exert its monopoly power in Australia, by restricting publishers from posting content on Facebook Pages, according to…
Why Nigeria Inflation Could Hit Record High of 20% By End Of 2021
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate climbed for a 17th straight month to 16.47% in January of 2021. It was the highest…
African Union Receives Sputnik V Vaccines From Russia
The Africa Vaccine Acquisition TaskTeam (AVATT), set up by the African Union to acquire additional vaccine doses so that Africa can attain…
US Supports Ekiti Farm With Pregnant Cows
The United States has supported the Nigeria Dairy Industry with the first shipment of pregnant Jersey breed dairy cows which…
Nigeria’ll Escape Over-Dependence On Oil In 10 Years – Awolowo
Considering recent steps being taken to boost Nigeria’s non-oil sector, the country is expected to exit the age-long dependence on…
Why Gadhafi’s Private Jet Is Gathering Dust On A French Airfield
The images that came out of Tripoli International Airport in August 2011 have become defining symbols of the downfall of…
Iran Will Reverse Nuclear Actions When U.S. Lifts Sanctions – Foreign Minister
Iran will “immediately reverse” actions in respect of its nuclear programme when U.S. sanctions are lifted, its foreign minister said…
Here’s How Much Money Is At Stake In A Kim Kardashian-Kanye West Divorce
After months of rumors that their relationship is on the rocks, speculation has heated up this week that one of…
Apple ‘Developing’ Magnetic Battery Pack For IPhone
Apple is reportedly developing a new iPhone charging accessory in the form of a battery pack that magnetically attaches to…
Hushpuppi Laundered Funds For North Korean Hackers- US
New details have emerged about the case against Instagram influencer, Ramon Abbas, fondly referred to as Hushpuppi. According to the United State…
774,000 Jobs’ll Boost Nigeria’s Economy –Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Saturday, said the Special Public Works Programme will boost the Nigerian economy.…
Saudi Arabia To Invest More Than $20 Billion In Its Military Industry Over Next Decade
Saudi Arabia will invest more than $20 billion in its domestic military industry over the next decade as part of…
FTSE Russell To Include 11 Stocks From China’s STAR Market In Global Benchmarks
Index provider FTSE Russell will add 11 stocks from China’s STAR Market to its global benchmarks, according to a post…
Airbus CEO Calls For Transatlantic Trade War Ceasefire
The head of European planemaker Airbus called on Saturday for a “ceasefire” in a trade war with the United States…
Stocks Making The Biggest Moves In The Premarket: Deere, Dropbox, Novavax & More
Deere (DE) – The heavy equipment maker earned $3.87 per share for its fiscal first quarter, compared to a consensus estimate…
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Will Be The Company’s Biggest Source Of Growth In 2021, CEO Says
The biggest source of growth for Coca-Cola over the next few years will likely be the zero-sugar version of the company’s namesake…
COVID-19 Infection Rate Slows In Nigeria, Major Slump In Cases
COVID-19 infection rate in Nigeria appears slowing down as another major slump in confirmed cases was reported on Friday. The…
Mars Landing, Kitty Goes To Washington And Auctioning Digital Art
It’s been a week of wild weather for regions across the globe — from snow in Jerusalem to a deep freeze in Texas.…
Indonesian Capital Slammed By Monsoon Floods, More Than 1,000 Forced To Evacuate
Severe flooding across several areas in the Indonesian capital forced more than a thousand people to flee their homes on…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro To Oust Petrobras CEO After Fuel Pricing Spat
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro moved to replace the head of state-run oil company Petrobras, naming a retired army general with…
New York City Tax Agency Subpoenaed In Trump Criminal Probe
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has subpoenaed a New York City property tax agency as part of a criminal investigation…
Nigerian Banks Turning Female Marketers To Sexual Slaves – Senator
The Nigerian Senate, on Thursday, considered a bill seeking to stop employers in the private and public sectors from engaging…
Nigeria’s Swift Recovery From Recession, Biggest Surprise –NEPC Boss
The Executive Director, Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Segun Awolowo, on Friday described as biggest surprise the swift way Nigeria’s economy…
Manufacturers Seek Full Recovery From Recession
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has said there is need to sustain the momentum and policies that will improve the…