Industrial policy paved the way for Dangote's empire. Why it didn't deliver for all Nigerians
Oct 31, 2021 23:24 pm UTC| Politics
Dangote Industries Limited dominates the Nigerian cement market and is a key player in the rapidly expanding African cement business. The conglomerate has also expanded its manufacturing activities in a range of food...
Nike mum as Boston Celtics' Enes Kanter accuses it of benefitting from Chinese slave labor camps
Oct 30, 2021 23:22 pm UTC| Sports Politics Economy
Nike has remained mum on Boston Celtics center Enes Kanters accusation that it produces sneakers from what he calls Chinese slave labor camps. Kanter also invited Nikes president Phil Knight and NBA legends Michael...
Joe Biden to meet with Angela Merkel in G20 Summit
Oct 29, 2021 09:04 am UTC| Politics
In the coming days, US President Joe Biden is set to meet his counterparts at the upcoming summits in Europe. The US leader will be meeting with outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel during the summit. An official...
Capitol insurrection: Rep. Adam Schiff says House Committee is aware of Rolling Stone report
Oct 29, 2021 08:29 am UTC| Politics
The recent Rolling Stone report revealed more information on what happened in the days leading up to January 6 and on the day itself. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who serves on the House Committee investigating the Capitol...
North Korea: Officials reportedly warn of food shortage until 2025
Oct 29, 2021 08:19 am UTC| Politics
With the pandemic leading countries to close their borders from neighboring nations, North Korea is facing yet another crisis within its walls. A report has now claimed that the food crisis that the nation is currently...
Afghanistan withdrawal: US Secretary of State orders internal review of evacuation efforts
Oct 29, 2021 07:42 am UTC| Politics
The US ended its military presence in Afghanistan back in August in the direction of President Joe Biden, a move that did not go without receiving widespread criticism. Weeks after the evacuation, US Secretary of State...
Joe Biden to meet with House Democrats ahead of Europe trip
Oct 29, 2021 05:43 am UTC| Politics
Democratic lawmakers in Washington are scrambling to pass both infrastructure bills that make up the bulk of US President Joe Bidens domestic agenda. In a last-minute push to pass the pieces of legislation needed, Biden is...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects