Day: March 18, 2022
Gamechanger HIV injection rolls out in South Africa and Brazil
The first injection to offer long-lasting protection against HIV is being rolled out in South Africa and Brazil, as an alternative to daily medication, according to the UN agency UNITAID. Hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNITAID announced the groundbreaking development on Friday, which it is hoped will boost HIV prevention worldwide. Developed by ViiV Healthcare and
World Bank Provides 750 Million USD To Spur Kenya’s Post-Pandemic Growth
NAIROBI– The World Bank approved 85.77 billion shillings (about 750 million U.S. dollars), to help accelerate Kenya’s ongoing inclusive and resilient recovery, from the COVID-19 crisis. The World Bank said in a statement released yesterday that, the Development Policy Operation (DPO), will help Kenya strengthen fiscal sustainability, through reforms that contribute to greater transparency and the fight against corruption. Keith
WHO Says Africa’s COVID Vaccinations Rose by 15% in February
The World Health Organization says Africa’s COVID-19 vaccinations rose by 15% between January and February, as several countries embarked on mass inoculation drives to expand coverage and protect populations from the pandemic. Zimbabwe’s government says it is launching a “national vaccination blitz” targeting those who have not yet been vaccinated in a country where resistance to the shots has been
Mali Suspends French Broadcasts Amid Tensions
Authorities in Mali have taken Radio France Internationale and France 24 television off the air, accusing the media outlets of broadcasting false allegations against the Malian army. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says the suspension, which followed months of rising tensions between Mali and France, has serious implications for foreign and Malian journalists alike. RFI and France 24 went
Nigeria holds workshop on African Union Border programmes
Published by TDPel Media The Nigerian Government has held a National Workshop on the African Union Integrated Border Governance Strategy and the African Union Convention on Cross Border Cooperation. The workshop which was held in Abuja aims to sensitize stakeholders on the programmes of the African Union towards promoting an integrated Africa. The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission, Mr.
Nigeria vs Ghana: Otubanjo cautions Eagles about ‘unruly’ Kumasi fans
Published by TDPel Media Former youth international, Olaitan Yusuf Otubanjo has warned that the Super Eagles must be wary of the passionate Kumasi fans in the capital city of the Ashanti Capital region when they face the Black Stars in the first leg eliminator for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Baba Yara Stadium is one of the oldest
Appel à candidatures émis pour les Stevie® Awards 2022 pour les grands employeurs
La septième distinction annuelle pour les employeurs et les professionnels des ressources humaines accepte les candidatures FAIRFAX, Virginie, 18 mars 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Les Stevie Awards ont lancé l’appel à candidatures pour la septième édition annuelle des Stevie® Awards pour les grands employeurs, qui récompensent les meilleures entreprises au monde pour lesquelles travailler ainsi que […]
Inscrições abertas para o 2022 Stevie® Awards para Grandes Empregadores
Inscrições Abertas para a Sétima Premiação Anual para Empregadores e Profissionais de RH FAIRFAX, Va., March 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O Stevie Awards abriu as inscrições para o Sétimo Stevie® Awards for Great Employers (Stevie Awards para Grandes Empregadores) Anual, que homenageia as melhores empresas do mundo para trabalhar, além de equipes de recursos […]
Govt committed to making teaching dynamic, says Minister
Published by TDPel Media By Deborah Coker The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has said the Federal Government was committed to making the teaching profession dynamic, relevant, and globally competitive. Nwajiuba said this on Thursday in Benin at the 2022 Seplat Joint Venture (JV) education round table/Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP) award ceremony. He said that the