Update: Nigerian state closes boarding schools after students’ abduction
ABUJA, Feb 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nigerian authorities orderedthe closure of all boarding schools in the northwestern state of Zamfaraafter the…
Covid-19: Brazil states tighten restrictions as virus rages
BRASILIA, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian cities and states have beenimposing a new round of restrictions in a bid to…
More than 150 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast
TRIPOLI, Feb 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — The International Organization forMigration (IOM) said that more than 150 illegal migrants have beenrescued off…
Covid-19: Ivory Coast becomes second country to receive COVAX vaccines
COVAX is a WHO-backed equitable vaccine distribution network ABIDJAN, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast received a shipment of COVID-19 doses from…
Somalia’s opposition cancels controversial rally after PM Roble intervenes
Somalia’s Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble MOGADISHU, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Somalia’s opposition politicians cancelled a planned rally in Mogadishu…
Nigeria seeks fund manager for US$37 billion infrastructure unit
Nigeria Central Bank ABUJA, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria plans to hire an asset manager for its new Infrastructure Corp.…
Ivory Coast busts record $47 million cocaine haul of Paraguayan origin
The West African Coast has often recorded cocaine busts ABIDJAN, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast security forces have seized…
UN, European states call on Israel to halt demolitions
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nationsand European members of the Security Council called on Israel tostop demolitions…
Covid-19: US set to approve third vaccine, but fears grow for poorer nations
WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US panel recommendedJohnson & Johnson’s one-dose Covid-19 shot for emergency approval, as some of…
Covid-19: US House on cusp of passing $1.9 tn plan but wage hike falters
WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Democratic leaders expressedconfidence that US President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief packagewould pass the…