By Austin Okere On April 20, 2020, the screaming headlines on CNN was that the price of WTI crude oil had fallen by 306% to $-37.63 per barrel, the first time on record that oil price has hit negative territory. It is surreal how things come around. I wrote this article on April 20, 2016, …
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The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus around the world has left authorities struggling to contain the spread of the pandemic. Currently, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases inch towards 3 million across the globe, with more than a thousand cases in Nigeria. Governments are finding their resources stretched to control the situation and support …
Nigeria’s leading telecoms service provider, 9mobile today announced free access to health and educational website for its customers. This service is aimed at mitigating the impact of the lockdown and restricted movements as a result of the COVID-19 situation in the country. Access to these websites ensures that 9mobile customers and Nigerians remain connected and …
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By Austin Okere On April 20, 2020, the screaming headlines on CNN was that the price of WTI crude oil had fallen by 306% to $-37.63 per barrel, the first time on record that oil price has hit negative territory. It is surreal how things come around. I wrote this article on April 20, 2016, …
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The Nigeria Immigration Service is reported to have queried its officers, who participated in a music video challenge. According to Assistant Comptroller General of the NIS, Iam Haliru, “the viral video clip tagged #BopDaddyChallenge, has caused the organisation a lot of embarrassment”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZJVMwzwvxs. Public Relations practitioner, Anthony Elikene ANIPR, is one of those who do …
With the growing adoption of digital channels, and with more people practising social distancing, due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holding PLC, has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant for online scams related to COVID-19. This rapid migration necessitates an understanding and constant review of safe banking …
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When the earliest Coronavirus (COVID-19) case was detected on November 17, 2019, in Hubei Province, Wuhan, China, little did the world know that it would be declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This was after Chinese authorities had tried to cover it up by muzzling the country’s scientific community that had …
The Coca-Cola System, comprising Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) and Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd, has restated its commitment to support the fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria with material donations to the federal and state governments. NBC and Coca-Cola Nigeria in fulfilment of the commitment, have already donated over 13 million centilitres of its beverages, including Eva …
Amidst the rise of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Eat’N’Go limited, master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry Gourmet Yoghurt have rolled out its charity initiative to support the Nigerian government in combating COVID-19. This initiative has allowed the firm to provide food to essential workers who are at the frontline in combating …
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With a heavy heart I express the pains of an average Lagos residence in most recent times. For those who are familiar with Ajah axis of Lagos, five years ago, it used to be a serene and organized environment assumed to be for the upwardly mobile corporate citizens. Then, I go on a fortnightly visit …
War times are associated with partial and total lockdown owing to government directives with a curfew in place. This demand loved ones making efforts to check on each other to confirm the status of safety and wellbeing. At such times, only warring troops are seen in the streets mitigating influx of the troops from opposing …
Park Vega, a member of IAAPA (International Association of Amusements & Attractions) and WWA (World Waterparks Association), is now the first international standard water park in Nigeria, and West Africa. A Water Park is a type of amusement park that features water play areas and facilities such as water slides for adults and children, wave …
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