New Report on African media shows western sources dominate how the Africa story is told
One-third of all African stories in news outlets on the continent are sourced from foreign news services
Atingi eLearning platform reaches nearly 1 Million African youth in 1st year
Using Atingi, 800,000 people in Africa reached with over 100,000 registered users; digital learning enables Africa’s youth to reach their personal potential.
Chinedu Okeke(Source: Universal Music Group (UMG)
Chinedu Okeke named Managing Director of Universal Music Nigeria
Sipho Dlamini promoted to CEO, Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa; Elouise Kelly appointed COO, Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa; Chinedu Okeke named MD, Universal Music Nigeria
Nadia Eke to host Season Two of Beta Convo Live
AthleticsAfrica announces Ghanaian athlete Nadia Eke will host the season two of the BETA CONVO live conversation show from December 2020.
LaLiga signs Mondia group as strategic technology and commercial partner for EMEA
First roll-out agreement with Orange group will see the exclusive LaLiga Xtra subscription-based platform introduced across the region in the coming months
Kwik Delivery and Mastercard Partner to Provide Discounts to Nigerian Cardholders
Mastercard has over 70 million customers in Nigeria, making it the de facto leader on the debit card market in the country
Eight Players of Nigerian Descent Selected in NBA Draft 2020
13 international players from 10 countries were selected: seven in the first round and six in the second round
40% of Parents in Nigeria agree that Cute Photos with Kids get more likes
Kaspersky, a global cyber security company, shed some light on the challenges that modern parents can face while interacting in a digital space.
Keep your smartphone Corona-free: Kaspersky shares top tips
With no reliable data for COVID-19 available yet, it is always best to be extra cautious. The virus can get onto a phone or tablet in two ways: either in tiny droplets when an infected person coughs nearby, or from your own hands after touching door handles, ATM buttons, and the like.
After COVID-19, what will Africa look like in 2030 and 2063 – Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka
African leaders need to look in the mirror and ask where this continent will be in 2030 and 2063, says Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka - Senior Special Adviser to the President of the African Development Bank.
Source: African Energy Chamber
OPEC’s historic deal is a victory for African oil companies, empowers the industry to beat COVID-19
OPEC and OPEC+ member countries have finally decided to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels a day starting on May 1st, 2020 and until June 30th, 2020.
Nigeria joins other OPEC+ partners to cut World oil supplies
The curtailment of crude oil production by 9.7 million barrels promises an appropriate balancing of Nigeria’s 2020 budget that has been rebased at $30 per barrel.
African Development Bank launches record breaking $3 billion “Fight COVID-19” Social Bond
The African Development Bank (AfDB) raises $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on livelihoods and Africa’s economies.
WHO Health Alert brings COVID-19 facts to billions via WhatsApp
This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach 2 billion people and enables WHO to get information directly into the hands of the people that need it
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AUDIO: Understanding the Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a high temperature and a new, continuous cough.