Nigeria news today headlines : Saturday 11th April 2020
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Safeguarding Afghanistan’s Vulnerable Millions From Coronavirus Threat
COVID-19 has presented the world with a new and devastating threat. The global death toll has passed 95,000, and the number of those infected with the novel coronavirus has risen above 1.6 million. Healthcare systems around the world, inundated with patients, have quickly become overwhelmed, and even the most state-of-the-art health services are at breaking point.
SMCP Group Bans Exotic Skins
SMCP, the parent group behind Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and De Fursac, has banned exotic skins from its collections following on from a ban on real fur last year. The French premium fashion group confirmed to PETA France that it would no longer use materials derived from snakes, crocodiles, ostriches, kangaroos and other exotic animals. “Every item made
France Builds €20 Billion Fund To Help Re-capitalize ‘National Champions’
The French government has set aside 20 billion euros ($21.7 billion) to help inject capital into big companies struggling to survive the coronavirus crisis, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Friday. Le Maire has repeatedly pledged to help France’s corporate champions get through the coronavirus crisis by taking stakes in them or even going
Japan’s Aeon Sees Annual Operating Profit Falling As Much As 77%
Japanese supermarket giant Aeon warned on Friday its operating profit may drop as much as 77% in the year through next February as the coronavirus outbreak hits global consumer spending and forces some of its stores to close. The dim outlook shows that even Asia’s biggest supermarket chain, considered relatively resilient as people still need
ASAI Issues COVID-19 Warning To Advertisers Over Misleading Ads
The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland has issued a reminder to advertisers not to make unsubstantiated or misleading claims about Covid-19 The ASAI is issuing the reminder due to the fact that it has received complaints about a number of advertisements for products and services relating to Covid-19 on the grounds that they are misleading.
Easyjet To Delay Delivery Of 24 Airbus Aircraft
Easyjet is to defer delivery of at least 24 Airbus aircraft which it was due to receive over the next three years. The carrier will defer ten aircraft which it was due to take delivery this financial year, as well as a further 12 in FY21, and two in FY22. In addition the airline retains
British Cycling Donates 800 Water Bottles To NHS Workers
British Cycling has today donated 800 Great Britain Cycling Team drinks bottles to NHS workers in Hull and York, which will be distributed over the Easter weekend. During the coronavirus pandemic many water fountains have been removed from hospitals, and as a result many staff – who are often spending hours wearing full PPE in
NFL Announces 58 Players Confirmed For Virtual Draft
The NFL has named 58 players who will take part in next month’s draft, which will be conducted remotely due to the coronavirus outbreak. The league announced on Monday it would continue with its April 23-25 draft in a “fully virtual” manner, via phone and internet. This replaces the planned annual physical gathering to allocate new players
Andy Murray To Play Lucas Pouille At Opener Of Madrid Open
Briton Andy Murray will be up against Frenchman Lucas Pouille in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro, an innovative tournament that will be a virtual replica of the tennis competition at the end of this month. Murray and Pouille are up first in the pioneering online competition to be held from
Chynna Rogers’ Cause Of Death Revealed
Authorities are revealing rapper Chynna Rogers died of an accidental overdose. In a statement to E! News, a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Department of Health stated the cause of death for Chynna Rogers was determined to be an accidental drug overdose. The rapper had previously struggled with drug addiction, but said she had been sober since 2017. In an interview with Pitchfork, the 25-year-old shared she
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