Month: Jun 2020

Virus Pandemic: Data & Statistics From Africa

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The first case in Africa from this global virus pandemic was discovered on the 14th of February in Egypt after it has killed over 1,400 persons with a majority from Wuhan in China where it originated. Since this index case in Africa, the continent has witnessed a continuous rise in cases predominantly from the north,… Continue reading Virus Pandemic: Data & Statistics From Africa

Nigeria Concerned as UEMOA Adopts ECO ahead of the rest Ecowas members.

The UEMOA zone countries of the Ecowas monetary union comprising Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo are going ahead to replace its CFA currency with the new Eco currency ahead of the rest member states. Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari expressed displeasure over this sudden move by the UEMOA… Continue reading Nigeria Concerned as UEMOA Adopts ECO ahead of the rest Ecowas members.