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Impact of coronavirus on Nigeria’s oil and gas sector
The coronavirus pandemic also known as COVID-19, is affecting a wide range of energy markets: coal, gas and renewables, but its impact on oil markets is particularly...
Israel to use anti-terror tech to counter coronavirus ‘invisible enemy’
Israel plans to use anti-terrorism tracking technology and a partial shutdown of its economy to minimize the risk of coronavirus transmission, Prime Minister Benjamin...
State of emergency announced in parts of Australia due to coronavirus
The state of Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on Monday announced a state of emergency to deal with the spread of the...
African countries tighten borders as coronavirus continues creep
African countries on Sunday cancelled flights, closed schools and banned cruise ships from their ports as coronavirus continued its spread across the continent.Declaring a...
‘Mulan,’ ‘Fast and Furious’ delayed as Hollywood adapts to coronavirus
The release of Walt Disney Co’s epic action movie “Mulan” and Universal Pictures’ ninth “Fast and Furious” film were postponed on Thursday as Hollywood...
As coronavirus chaos spreads globally, Trump declares U.S. emergency
President Donald Trump declared a U.S. national emergency over the quickly spreading coronavirus on Friday, opening the door to more government aid to combat...
132,000 cases of COVID-19 reported in 123 countries – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than than 132,000 cases of Coronavirus ( COVID-19) have now been reported to WHO, from 123...
Champions League, Premier League, Bundesliga halted by coronavirus
All major European football leagues have now been suspended after the German Bundesliga joined the Premier League in calling off their league programmes in...
FIFA recommends March, April internationals be postponed
FIFA has recommended that all international matches scheduled to be played in March and April be postponed because of the coronavirus.The global football body...
Coronavirus hits politicians, sports and showbiz stars as it spreads across globe
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife, Australia’s minister for home affairs and a Chelsea soccer player are among new cases of the coronavirus that...