APRNEWS - Companies and investors are considering projects they may have previously overlooked, while governments are also looking to Africa, anxious to ensure their countries can procure enough metals to feed an accelerating net-zero push.

APRNEWS - Sadio Mane starred and Mohamed Salah struggled for Liverpool at the weekend as the contrasting fortunes of the highest profile African stars in Europe continued.

Senegalese Mane scored the first goal and a foul on him led to the penalty that gave the Reds a 2-1 win at Fulham and first place, two points ahead of Manchester City.

APRNEWS - The emotional and physical challenges occasioned by overcrowding in Nigeria’s public schools are well-documented in various surveys and studies. In this piece, Head, Education Desk, Iyabo Lawal, explores other consequences of overcrowded classrooms in the country.

APRNEWS - The most comprehensive effort yet, towards halting world’s deforested and degraded ecosystems will soon be underway, with the United Nations “call to action” to mobilise the political and financial support for forest restoration over the coming decade to support the wellbeing of 3.2 billion people around the globe.

APRNEWS - The head of the country's counter-terror agency said there were shootings at "several" locations in the Dutch city of Utrecht on Monday, with police reporting at least one dead and several others wounded.

The shooter or shooters remain at large.

APRNEWS - Russian President Vladimir Putin is travelling to Crimea on Monday to mark the fifth anniversary of Moscow's annexation of the Black Sea peninsula from Ukraine, condemned by the West but celebrated by most Russians.

Putin will take part in celebrations in the contested territory, where he is also due to launch a new power station, the Kremlin said.

APRNEWS - More than a year before the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved a secret campaign to silence dissenters, The New York Times reported on Sunday.

APRNEWS - These days’ people rush into relationships because of vague reasons. As much as love is the prerequisite for getting into a relationship or being intimate with another person, it still isn’t enough. One needs to carry out a full assessment test that will determine if you are mentally, emotionally, psychologically ready to commit to a relationship.

APRNEWS - Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world, affecting about 85% of people. Regular acne treatments can be expensive and some often have undesirable side effects such as dryness, redness and irritation. If you’re looking for a quick fix in the comfort of your home, we have five at home remedies for pimples that are sure to work.

APRNEWS - Video sharing platform, YouTube has announced the top advertisements (Ads) of the year globally for 2018, with Nigeria’s top ads getting 17 million views.