Ethiopian Airlines Resume Flights From New Jersey To Abuja, Lagos
Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has resumed passenger flights from New Jersey, United States, to Lagos and Abuja. Mr Million…
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Moderna Says It Will Begin Developing A Vaccine For Seasonal Flu
Biotech firm Moderna said Thursday it will begin developing a vaccine for the influenza season. “We are announcing that we…
Moderna Expects To Know If Its Coronavirus Vaccine Works By November, CEO Says
Moderna should have enough data from its late-stage trial to know whether its coronavirus vaccine works in November, CEO Stephane…
Europe On High Alert As Coronavirus Cases Rise And Targeted Lockdowns Return
There are growing concerns in Europe at what is being seen as an alarming rise in coronavirus cases, with the…
CDC Director Says Face Masks May Provide More Protection Than Coronavirus Vaccine
Face coverings are “the most powerful public health tool” the nation has against the coronavirus and might even provide better…
U.S Reviews Ban On Migrant Visa As Nigeria Meets 90% Requirement
The U.S. government has said that it is reevaluating its ban on some categories of Migrant Visas for Nigerians having…
The Coronavirus Has Killed At Least 121 Young People In The U.S., Mostly Minorities, CDC Says
Covid-19 has killed at least 121 people under 21 years old across the U.S., nearly two-thirds of whom were Black…
At Least 24 Million Students Could Drop Out Of School Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic, UN Says
The disruption to schools caused by the coronavirus pandemic constitutes a “global education emergency” that threatens to derail the education…
There May Not Be Enough Coronavirus Vaccine Doses To Quickly Supply The World, Gates Foundation Says
While the world can likely expect an approved Covid-19 vaccine by early next year, it’s not clear whether the drug’s…
Uber, Bolt Drivers Protest Management’s ‘Poor Attitude To Welfare’
Emeka Emerole, chairman of the Abuja chapter of the National Union of e-hailing Drivers Association, said the protest was in…
Some Airlines Are Introducing ‘Flights To Nowhere’ — And People Are Paying To Take Them
Singapore Airlines is said to be considering a new route next month — what media reports are calling a “flight…
COVID-19 Has Set Global Health Progress Back Decades: Gates Foundation
The knock-on effects of the coronavirus pandemic have halted and reversed global health progress, setting it back 25 years and…
Macy’s Unveils Plans For Televised-Only Thanksgiving Day Parade, Scraps Parade Route
New York City will host this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, though the celebration will “not be the same parade…
Sally Rumbles Into U.S. Gulf Coast, Historic Flooding Possible
Hurricane Sally drew closer to the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday morning, threatening historic floods along the coast, the National…
Bill Gates Doesn’t Expect A Virus Vaccine Before Year-End — But He Says One Drugmaker Has The Best Chance
Bill Gates doesn’t believe any of the coronavirus vaccines in development are likely to seek U.S. approval before the end…
Holiday Spending Will Hinge On How Much The Rich Splurge And The Poor Cut Back
The growth rate for retail sales this holiday season is forecast to be less robust than in recent years, according…
Oil Market Outlook: What Trump Or Biden Presidency Means For Nigeria
Whether it’s the Republican candidate Donald Trump or Democratic candidate Joe Biden, the winner of the forthcoming United States presidential…
Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Given To Americans Before End Of The Year
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine could be distributed to Americans before the end of the year if found to be safe and…
2020 Berlin-Lagos Residency For Artists Begins
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global cultural scene notwithstanding, a new phase of the residency exchange, initiated…
Fraternities Blamed For Campus Coronavirus Outbreaks As Universities Struggle To Keep Students In Class
Climbing Covid-19 cases among university students living in fraternity and sorority houses in the U.S. have threatened to overturn carefully…
Joe Biden And Mike Pence Meet And Elbow Bump At 9/11 Memorial At Ground Zero In New York City, Reflecting Coronavirus Concern
Vice President Mike Pence and former Vice President Joe Biden greeted each other with an elbow bump Friday at the…
You Might Be Able To Rent A Peloton Bike One Day, CEO John Foley
After a blowout quarter, Peloton is considering ways to make its expensive, high-tech workout equipment more affordable and accessible to…
At Least 20 States Start Paying The Extra $300 Weekly Unemployment Benefit
At least 20 states have begun issuing a $300 weekly supplement to unemployment benefits, after a slow rollout that has…
Trump Health Official Seema Verma Spent Millions In Taxpayer Funds To Boost ‘Personal Brand,’ Democrats Charge
Congressional Democrats are accusing a top health official in President Donald Trump’s administration of “extensive abuse” of millions of taxpayers’…
WHO Calls Delay In AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine Trial A ‘Wake-Up Call’
World Health Organization officials said AstraZeneca’s decision to delay the phase three trial of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine for safety…
Deadly Wildfires Worsen Across California, Oregon And Washington
“This could be the greatest loss of human lives and property due to wildfire in our state’s history,” said Oregon…
U.S. Cancels Visas Of More Than 1,000 Chinese Nationals Deemed Security Risks
The U.S. has revoked visas for more than 1,000 Chinese nationals under a presidential measure denying entry to students and…
Most Voters Don’t See Trump And Biden As Mentally Fit To Be President, New Poll Shows
Most voters in six 2020 swing states do not consider either President Donald Trump or Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden…
Mitch McConnell Says Senate Will Vote On Coronavirus Stimulus Plan As Soon As This Week
The Senate will vote on a coronavirus stimulus bill as early as this week, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday.…
Biden’s Hands May Be Tied On Trump’s China Tariffs
“Damaging,” “reckless” and “disastrous” are some of the words Joe Biden has used to describe tariffs imposed by Donald Trump…