EU Aims To Attract Private Sector Investment Into Nigeria’s Digital Future
In Lagos, the European Union (EU) has met with representatives of the private sector in an effort to establish partnerships and increase funding to support Nigeria's digital economy. In line with the Global Gateway Strategy, the EU-Nigeria Digital Economy Package aims to support Nigeria’s digital transition and support the ambition of making Nigeria a regional digital hub. Key initiatives include...
Election Fraudulent But Go Home, Trump Tells Supporters (VIDEO)
United States President Donald Trump has asked his supporters who are currently protesting at the Capitol to go home. He, however, insisted that the November presidential election in the country was “fraudulent”. Trump said this in a one-minute video shared on his Twitter handle. He said, “I know your pain, I know your hurt. We had an election that was stolen from us. It...
Trump Declares Unprecedented Action against China
US President, Donald Trump on Friday, launched a blistering attack on China, announcing a string of unprecedented actions against the communist state, that brings the US-China relationship to an all-time low. Trump appeared in the White House Rose Garden on a day when the US hit 100,000 deaths in the Coronavirus pandemic he has largely blamed on China, casting Beijing...
Nigeria Is A Super Corrupt Country – British Envoy, Catriona Laing
The British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has said Nigeria’s major problem is corruption. She said the country is blessed with the human and material resources needed for its desired development but was being tied down by pervasive corrupt practices. Laing spoke yesterday when she visited the country home of former House of Representatives member, Prince Ned Nwoko, at his...
More Protests Erupts In US After Police Kill Another Black Man
The fatal shooting of a black man by a white police officer in Atlanta has poured more fuel on the raging US debate over racism, prompting another round of street protests and the resignation of the southern city’s police chief. The death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks was ruled a homicide by the county medical examiner’s office on Sunday, a day...
UK Coronavirus Death Hits 1,019
The UK coronavirus death toll has risen to 1,019 after 260 people died in the last 24 hours - with at least 13 of them being healthy adults. There are currently 17,089 in Britain who have tested positive for Covid-19. It is the biggest surge in coronavirus deaths the UK has seen so far - up from yesterday's tally of 759. A statement...
Several NATO States Want The Conflict In Ukraine To Continue – Turkish Top Diplomat
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday that a number of NATO countries want the conflict in Ukraine to continue. "There are countries in the West that want the war to continue, with NATO member states among them. I mean not only the US but also NATO member countries. There were also those who wanted to sabotage the grain...
Over 900 Lives Lost In Iran Amid12-Day Conflict With Israel
Almost a week after a ceasefire was reached, Iran's state media reported that at least 935 people were killed during the recent 12-day war with Israel—a devastating toll that includes 132 women and 38 children. The conflict, which began on June 13 when Israel launched a sweeping bombing campaign, targeted key military bases, nuclear facilities, and, sadly, residential neighborhoods across...
Coronavirus: Germany Develops 3-Hour Test For COVID-19 With 95% Accuracy
The Coronavirus COVID-19 is posing major challenges for healthcare systems and medical institutions worldwide. An ability to rapidly diagnose the virus is of invaluable help in curbing its exponential spread in many countries. Bosch’s new, fully automated rapid test for COVID-19 can help medical facilities such as doctors’ offices, hospitals, laboratories, and health centres make fast diagnoses. The rapid molecular...
Xhaka Too Valuable To Let Go, Says Ten Hag Amid Suderland Links
Granit Xhaka remains a crucial part of Bayer Leverkusen’s squad and will not be allowed to leave the club, manager Erik ten Hag said on Tuesday, responding to reports linking the Swiss midfielder with a move to newly promoted Premier League side Sunderland. Leverkusen have already seen several key departures during the summer transfer window, including attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz...
