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Sultan Quadri

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Covers:  Human rights abuse, corruption, inequality, football, community report, technology, business
tech journalist, media expert, policy researcher. words in @techcabal, @semafor, @restofworld, @AJEnglish

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Clubhouse goes global

Clubhouse goes global

Rest of World — What happens when a buzzy app pegged as a digital soapbox for tech bros suddenly lands on the global stage? Since December, people have joined Clubhouse, a fast-growing audio platform reportedly valued at $1 billion, from countries including Ghana, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.

Free to read | Africa's entrepreneurship journey towards prosperity

Free to read | Africa's entrepreneurship journey towards prosperity

Stears Business — In 2013, Kingsley Moghalu, the then deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, spoke to a room full of people in Washington DC about Africa. During his speech, he mentioned how the continent caught the attention of the world as a place where people can aspire - a region beaming with opportunities.

Free to read | Nigeria's maritime industry: going for growth

Free to read | Nigeria's maritime industry: going for growth

Stears Business — Economists expect Nigeria's maritime industry to be a major contributor to the country's Gross Domestic Product since 90% of world trade is by sea. In countries like Singapore, maritime is an important lifeline, contributing about 7% to its GDP. The maritime industry involves moving of people and goods over the water.

Nigerian publication takes a new approach to business reporting

Nigerian publication takes a new approach to business reporting

International Journalists Network — As a developing nation, the economy should be a major focus for Nigerian news providers. However, political issues take the spotlight at every turn. Newspapers, television business sections and newsletters are filled with press releases, stock exchange figures and vague reporting on economic policies.

Student-led outlet fights misinformation, trains young fact-checkers in Nigeria

Student-led outlet fights misinformation, trains young fact-checkers in Nigeria

International Journalists Network — At first, the novel coronavirus seemed as remote as the distance between East Asian, China to West African, Nigeria. But as soon as Nigeria recorded the country's first case in late February 2020, a panic ensued. It didn't take long after the pandemic arrived in the country that misinformation around it skyrocketed.

Experts Advise Young Graduates To Retool To Fit Into post-COVID-19 Job Market

Experts Advise Young Graduates To Retool To Fit Into post-COVID-19 Job Market

humangle.ng — This story provides the insight of experts on how young Nigerian graduates can fit into the post-COVID-19 job market.

Deutsche Welle, LASU Radio holds debate on fake news

Deutsche Welle, LASU Radio holds debate on fake news

The Guardian (Nigeria) — An international media company, Deutsche Welle (DW) in partnership with the African Youth Platform (AYF), recently held debate themed "Fake News," at Lagos State University (LASU) radio 95.7 studio.

Nigerian Students In The Battlefield Against COVID-19 - HumAngle

Nigerian Students In The Battlefield Against COVID-19 - HumAngle

humangle.ng — The National University Commission (NUC) through its Deputy Executive Secretary, Suleiman Ramon Yusuf, announced in a circular that universities should be closed effective from Monday, March 23, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most undergraduates had no choice but to return home and wait for further instructions.

Again, Lagos battles commercial motorcyclists, others

Again, Lagos battles commercial motorcyclists, others

The Guardian (Nigeria) — Govt Is Coming With Alternatives - Omotosho * Ban Is Just A Cosmetic Idea To Make Lagos Look Nice - Banker Except for the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, every other administration in Lagos State since the return of democracy has, in one way or the other, flexed muscle with commercial motorcyclists, and tricycle operators.

Dr. Fauci Approved Hydroxychloroquine In 2005 To Treat Coronavirus? - People's Check

Dr. Fauci Approved Hydroxychloroquine In 2005 To Treat Coronavirus? - People's Check

peoplescheck.org — Claim Social media posts shared multiple times claim US infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci had approved the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating Coronaviruses in a 2005 study. Conclusion This is false; the claim originates from an opinion piece that wrongly interpreted the study's findings. Health authorities have also dismissed the claim.