Managing disease outbreaks in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control recently released a National Guideline for Lassa fever Management following its re-occurrence this year.…
Ban smartphones for under-14s, says German government adviser
A German internet expert says children under 14 should be banned from using smartphones. She says the technology drastically raises their risk of exposure to damaging pornographic content.…
Teaching children in Nigeria to tackle plastic
In the Nigerian metropolis of Lagos plastic pollution is a huge problem. The Green Fingers Conservation Initiative is helping kids learn about their environment through a creative approach.…
Critics say reforms overdue for Germany’s organ transplant system
The Bundestag is set to address the issue of organ donation. Germany uses a controversial card system that requires donors "opt in," but the country's health minister says a change could be…
Nigeria Elections: Nigerians react to election postponement
Nigerians have reacted to the postponement of the Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…
Spain: Will a snap election spell the end for Pedro Sanchez?
The failure to pass a budget vote appears to be the last nail in the coffin of the prime minister's term, marked by bitter confrontation with right-wing parties and Catalan separatists. Santiago…
Germany minimum wage remains one of lowest in region: report
At €9.19, the minimum wage in Germany remains among the lowest in western Europe, according to a report. Despite an increase earlier this year, the wage floor continues to sit far below…
Ban smartphones for under-14s, says German government adviser
A German internet expert says children under 14 should be banned from using smartphones. She says the technology drastically raises their risk of exposure to damaging pornographic content.…
Focus on Nigeria’s unlisted securities
By how much can the securities of unquoted public companies in Nigeria deepen the capital market's contribution to the economy this year? Bola Ajomale, Managing Director of the NASD OTC joins CNBC…
Battle of the poets in Mozambique
Who will represent Mozambique at the next Poetry Slam World Cup? Contestants have been battling it out at the inaugural MozSlam — and there can only be one winner.…