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Commonwealth develops tracker to help countries monitor coronavirus
The Commonwealth has developed a coronavirus tracker that shows daily cases in member countries. The tracker collects data from the World Health Organization (WHO) ...
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‘Including Nigeria in the U.S. travel ban is a political and economical mistake for Trump’
By NJ Ayuk It is difficult to come to terms with the United States’ decision to include Nigeria in the extension he made ...
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Why Kebbi State established a full ministry for IT – Abdullah Magoro
By Anthony Nwosu and Emmanuel Fagbenle The drive for efficiency and higher productivity among government workers and the strategic need to build capacity ...
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“Nigeria is on the crossroads and its future hangs precariously in a balance”
By Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah A tragedy that is personal and inter(national) The depth and impact of this tragedy belongs first, to the ...
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Why Nigerian universities will remain local (Part 1)
By Dr Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe An international university or world class university stands on four pillars: 1. International outlook of staff and students ...
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“Nobody eats GDP” says AfDB President as he calls for inclusive growth
Africa’s economies are growing strongly, but growth alone cannot meet the needs of the continent’s poorest citizens, because “nobody eats GDP,” the African ...
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African Economic Outlook 2020: Africa’s economy to grow despite external shocks
Africa’s economic growth remained stable in 2019 at 3.4 percent and is on course to pick up to 3.9 percent in 2020 and ...
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Internet making young Nigerians more insecure, says roundtable on cyber protection
The internet is making young people in Nigeria increasing more unsafe and vulnerable to abuses, a breakfast meeting on child cyber safety has ...
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Nigeria: From Egypt to Egypt?
By Abiodun Komolafe Those who are familiar with the history of the Israelites will understand why their story in the wilderness will not be complete without a ...
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NCC drafts guidelines for use of TV white spaces
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has put together guidelines for the use of Television White Spaces (TVWS) to benefit rural broadband connectivity in ...
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Extreme events are reversing development goals
By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General Cyclones in the Caribbean and Pacific, devastating types of fire in Australia, recurrent floods and droughts in Asia ...
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‘Unprecedented terrorist violence’ in West Africa, Sahel region
There is an unprecedented terrorist violence in West Africa, Sahel region, according to new reports. “The region has experienced a devastating surge in ...