Nigeria news today headlines : Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Oil Sinks As Markets Remain Uncertain Over Opec
Oil prices remained depressed amid reluctance from Opec+ members to agree on additional production cuts for the short term to counter the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. Brent, the most widely used benchmark, was down 1.2 percent at $53.80 a barrel at 6.15 pm UAE time, while West Texas Intermediate was 1 percent lower at $49.82
Artist Urges LASG To Promote Indigenous Music
Demola Akinwale also known as `Sypro’ on Tuesday urged the Lagos State Government{LASG} to help promote indigenous music in the state. Akinwale told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that indigenous music lacked audience and patronage. He attributed this to a lack of promotion from the record labels and stakeholders in the entertainment industry. “Indigenous
Cardinal Marx To Step Down As Head Of German Bishops’ Conference
Cardinal Reinhard Marx is stepping down as head of the German Bishops’ Conference, the governing body of the Catholic Church in Germany, the organization said on Tuesday. “Marx will not seek re-election at the body’s general assembly in March,’’ a German Bishops’ Conference spokesman said, adding that a new leader would need to be chosen.
Germany Gets New Commissioner For Former East After Thuringia crisis
The German Government, on Tuesday, picked a new junior Minister for the country’s formerly communist Eastern states, after the previous commissioner was ousted in a scandal involving the far-right in Thuringia.Marco Wanderwitz, a lawmaker for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU), is to take over the role of Christian Hirte. According to sources, the cabinet
ECOWAS Ready To Partner Relevant Stakeholders To End The Conflict In West Africa
Mr. Remi Ajibewa, Director, Political Affairs and Peace and Security for ECOWAS says the sub-regional body is ready to work closely with relevant agencies, stakeholders, and private organizations to end the conflict in West Africa. Ajibewa said this on Tuesday in Abuja, on the sideline of a two-day workshop organized by ECOWAS-United Nations for West
Nike’s Move To Zero Collection Exemplifies Pattern Efficiency
As part of Nike’s Move to Zero journey — the company’s comprehensive efforts toward a zero carbon and zero waste future – the new Move to Zero apparel collection represents Nike’s commitment to circular design principals. Applying a sustainability mindset to Nike classic apparel pieces, the capsule blends recycled polyester with sustainable cotton, uses an innovative dyeing technology and all products
RIP Kobe: Altobelli Family Honored At Memorial Service
Three victims in the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash were honored with a special memorial service at Angel Stadium. John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and their daughter, Alyssa, were remembered at a public memorial Monday … just two weeks after Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashed, killing 8 passengers plus the pilot. The service included speakers close to the Altobellis. There was
We Can’t Support Air Italy Alone- Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways said on Tuesday it would have been ready to support the relaunch of struggling Italian carrier Air Italy but this would only have been possible with support of all shareholders. Qatar Airways has a minority stake in Air Italy, with the other investor being regional airline Alisarda. Qatar Airways and Alisarda have agreed
Ikea Names New CEO
IKEA today named insider Jon Abrahamsson Ring to succeed Torbjorn Loof as chief executive of the world’s biggest furniture brand as it adapts to seismic shifts in shopping. Abrahamsson Ring told Reuters that he was not planning any changes to the strategy under Loof, with affordability, accessibility and sustainability at the top of his agenda.
Nintendo Blacklists Video Game Site Over ‘Pokémon Sword And Shield’ Leaks
Leaks happen frequently in the video game industry, and they have varying levels of severity. There’s a difference between say, datamining a new Fortnite skin a couple hours before release, and breaking a review embargo to reveal secret Pokémon ahead of the debut of Sword and Shield. The latter is exactly what happened last year when images of
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