The Louvre in Paris sells out for restricted reopening
The Mona Lisa is finally receiving visitors again. Following the COVID-related closure, the Paris Louvre has now reopened its doors, but with strict regulations.…
This new ITC tool seeks to empower women in trade
A new tool by the International Trade Centre aims to track policies for women in trade. The SheTrades outlook shows that South Africa, Mauritius, Rwanda and Samoa have designed policies that boost…
Tibet president-in-exile offers ‘solidarity’ with Hong Kong
“We stand in solidarity with the people in Hong Kong, absolutely,” the president of the Tibetan government-in-exile Lobsang Sangay said on the new security law imposed on the city by Beijing. He…
World Bank: COVID-19 to push five million more Nigerians into poverty in 2020
The World Bank says the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to push five million more Nigerians into poverty this year as the pandemic is threatening the ability of Nigerian households…
COVID-19: IFC moves to support Nigerian businesses hit by the pandemic
As the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to rip through businesses across Africa and the globe, to what extent can international and development finance institutions provide support for Africa? Following…
I’m Obasanjo’s side daughter, Lady claims
I’m Obasanjo’s side daughter, Lady claims…