Jamb news for 2020

Here are some of the top news stories from 2020:

Politics

• The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with widespread lockdowns, travel restrictions, and economic disruptions.
• The United States presidential election takes place in November, with Joe Biden defeating incumbent Donald Trump.
• The UK leaves the European Union (Brexit) in January, marking the end of a 47-year membership.
• Protests and demonstrations erupt globally, including the Black Lives Matter movement in the US, the Hong Kong protests, and the Belarus protests.

Health

• The COVID-19 pandemic spreads rapidly worldwide, infecting millions and causing thousands of deaths.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the outbreak a global pandemic in March.
• Vaccines are developed and distributed, with several countries launching vaccination campaigns.
• The pandemic leads to a global shortage of medical supplies, including masks, gloves, and ventilators.

Business

• The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread economic disruption, with many countries experiencing recessions or slowdowns.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by over 30% in March, its worst month since 1987.
• The US Federal Reserve and other central banks implement emergency measures to stabilize the financial system.
• The global oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia leads to a sharp decline in oil prices.

Technology

• The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the shift to remote work, with many companies adopting flexible work arrangements.
• The use of video conferencing tools like Zoom and Skype increases dramatically.
• The development of contactless payment systems and digital currencies gains momentum.
• The first commercial 5G networks are launched in several countries.

Entertainment

• The COVID-19 pandemic leads to the cancellation or postponement of many major events, including music festivals, sports leagues, and award shows.
• The film and television industries are severely impacted, with many productions halted or delayed.
• The rise of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ continues, with many people turning to online entertainment during the pandemic.
• The music industry sees a surge in popularity for virtual concerts and live streams.

Environment

• The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a temporary decline in greenhouse gas emissions, as people stay at home and reduce their carbon footprint.
• The Australian bushfires rage out of control, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
• The global climate strike movement gains momentum, with millions of people participating in protests and demonstrations.
• The European Union agrees to a climate neutrality target by 2050.

Sports

• The COVID-19 pandemic leads to the cancellation or postponement of many major sports events, including the Olympics, the NBA playoffs, and the Premier League.
• The NFL and MLB seasons are shortened or delayed.
• The US Open tennis tournament is cancelled for the first time since World War II.
• The sports world comes together to support the COVID-19 relief efforts.

These are just a few of the top news stories from 2020. It was a year marked by unprecedented challenges and disruptions, but also by resilience, innovation, and hope.