Federal High Court freezes Shell accounts
A Federal Court in Lagos has issued an injunction barring Shell from withdrawing money from its bank accounts.
Afreximbank set to commit $200 million to Africa’s export fund
Afreximbank is set to commit $200 million to support the Fund for Export Development in Africa.
UK’s Supreme Court rules that Uber drivers are workers not self employed
UK’s Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers be classified as workers rather than self-employed.
Russia offers 300 million doses of its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine – AU
Russia had offered it 300 million doses of its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to the African Union.
African Union to set up infrastructure fund for Africa
The AU has commenced plans to set up a fund for the development of infrastructure across the continent.
WHO’s strategic plan to fight pandemic in 2021 to cost $1.96 billion
WHO said it would require $1.96 billion in support from its member states to continue fight against the pandemic.
Finance and Insurance Sector contributes 3.36% to GDP in 2020
The finance and Insurance Sector contributed 3.36% to GDP, according to the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product report published by the...
Only 10 countries have administered 75% of all vaccinations – UN Secretary-General
UN Chief has decried the wildly uneven COVID-19 vaccinations as few nations are in possession of the majority of vaccines.
Shell Foundation and DFC mobilize $145 million for renewable energy in Africa, Asia
Shell Foundation and DFC have signed a partnership to strengthen their investments in renewable energy in Africa and Asia.
Air France-KLM faces more challenge from renewed lockdowns
Renewed COVID-19 lockdowns may force Air France-KLM to count losses.
