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Fact Check: Has The UK Suspended Study, Work Visas For Nigerians?
On Tuesday, March 15, 2021, the UK government shared its recent decision to prioritize applications made under the Ukraine Family Scheme, in response to the humanitarian crisis arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Shortly after the announcement, several misleading headlines pushed the narrative of a total suspension of study, work and immigration visas for countries…
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What To Know About The National Integrated Infrastructure Masterplan (NIMP)
The Nigerian Aviation sector recently called on foreign and local investors to join the Public-Private Partnerships process for airport management, as the sector opens vast opportunities for return on investments. The sector was recently charged to contribute about $5 billion out of the $3.10 trillion required by the National Integrated Infrastructure Masterplan (NIMP) over 25 years…
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Fact Check: Are Moroccans Migrating In Thousands To Spain?
Local authorities on Tuesday reported the attempted migration of up to 1200 Africans to Spain through the Spanish enclave of Melilla, on Morocco’s northern coast, just days after the most massive attempt was recorded. The Melilla prefecture in a statement said an anti-intrusion device of the Civil Guard command detected a large group of migrants…
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Moderna To Build Its First African mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing Facility In Kenya
Moderna has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Kenyan government for its first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Africa. The novel mRNA process uses the genetic code for the spike protein of the coronavirus and is thought to trigger a better immune response than traditional vaccines. Scientists hope the technology, which is easier…
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South Africa Reports 1.2% Economic Growth In The Last Quarter Of 2021
A new report focused on the final quarter of 2021 showed an expansion in South Africa’s economy following recovery in the agriculture and manufacturing industries. Data from Statistics South Africa said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.2% quarter on quarter in the last three months of 2021 following a contraction of 1.7% in the…
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Visualizing The Surge In Oil Prices As Russia-Ukraine War Persists
The price of crude oil recently surged to about 10%, trading at almost $130 per barrel as the war between Ukraine and Russia rages on. U.S. crude oil was up nearly 9%, from $9.08 to more than $125 per barrel in early trading Sunday evening, while West Texas Intermediate crude, the U.S. oil benchmark, surged 8%,…
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How Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Affects Food Prices Globally
As Russian troops intensify their assault in Ukraine, seizing control of major Ukrainian cities like Kherson, wheat, corn and vegetable oil prices have risen by double-digit percentages. Wheat currently retails at $900, its highest in 14 years. Ukraine, a major exporter of grains and sunflower oil have shut down all ports until the end of…
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Fact Check: Are African Software Developers In High Demand Globally?
The best part of the pandemic at its peak was the reliance on remote working that directly advanced computing technology in Africa. A Google report showed that the pandemic created more remote employment opportunities for African developers, leading to a global rise in demand for remote tech talent. In the Africa Developer Ecosystem report, data gathered…
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Laser Fever: What You Should Know About The 2022 Outbreak In Nigeria
The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) had officially announced the re-emergence of laser fever on January 3, 2022, and by the end of the month, the Centre confirmed 211 cases including 40 deaths from 14 of the 36 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory across the country. By February, the centre had recorded…
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How Budget Deficit Is Costing Psychiatric Patients Medication In Ghana
The Mental Health Authority in Ghana has reported increasing difficulties in providing needed medications for psychiatric patients as the budget allocated to the sector continues to plunge. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mental Health Authority, Prof Akwasi Osei, explained that the sector only receives an average of just 30 per cent of its…