China's Responsibility for the Coronavirus Pandemic - Oby Ezekwesili Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education in Nigeria, has voiced the opinion that in failing to manage the global catastrophe known as the Coronavirus pandemic, China should be held accountable and compensate Africa for the damages caused.   In an article she contributed to the Washington Post, Ezekwesili highlighted that Africa's economic progress has been severely impacted by this pandemic, and she emphasized the need for affluent nations to bear a global risk burden tax, making them responsible for impeding the progress of poorer nations due to their own negligent actions. She also asserted that China should immediately declare the forgiveness of the $140 billion debt that was extended to African countries b...

Sponsored by OldMutual Nigeria Understanding how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and stay protected is essential, especially when living with family, friends, or household staff who may not fully grasp the potential dangers in their daily activities. Implementing certain hygienic practices at home can significantly contribute to the safety of everyone: Regular Hand Washing: Encourage frequent hand washing as it remains the most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus through contact with contaminated surfaces. Emphasize the importance of hand washing after touching surfaces or coming into contact with the outside world. Avoiding Unnecessary Touching: Help family members and staff minimize touching surfaces unnecessarily to reduce the ris...

According to Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, the proposal for free electricity amid the Coronavirus pandemic will not apply to all Nigerians. This was revealed after a meeting held on April 16, with top federal government officials, principal officers of the House of Representatives and stakeholders in the power sector. A joint committee is set to work out the modalities for the proposed two-month free power supply, aimed at mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee, as highlighted by Femi Gbajabiamila, will identify the households connected to the national grid that will benefit from the free power supply. This initiative also aims to pave the way for regular power supply to Nigerians after the COVID-19 crisis. In a tweet s...