COVID-19: PTF urges governors to intensify dialogue on the “Almajiri” situation in the country
The Presidential Task Force (PTF), has called on Governors to address the “Almajiri” pupils issues squarely, to avoid further spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary…
My choice of words deliberate in referring to Abacha loot as “Abacha Assets”- Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, has faulted those criticising him for describing the recently repatriated Abacha loots as “Abacha assets”. Malami, in…
Oil price inches to $31 per barrel on lockdown easing
Oil rose above $31 a barrel on Wednesday as some countries ease coronavirus lockdowns offset a report showing a higher-than-expected rise in U.S. inventories. Brent crude has almost doubled since…
Aviation minister says airlines lose N17bn monthly due to COVID-19
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says the aviation industry has lost over N17 billion on a monthly basis since due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, since their operations…
Woman gives birth on flight conveying Nigerians to Lagos from Dubai
Chairman NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa A chartered plane conveying Nigerian returnees from the United Arab Emirates has made a U-turn after a pregnant woman reportedly went into labour. The Chairman…
COVID-19: FG extends ban on flights by 4 weeks
The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has disclosed that the ban on all flights in and out…
COVID-19: Avoid visiting friends, receiving visitors to curb community transmission – NOA warns Nigerians
The Kaduna State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday called on Nigerians to avoid any form of social interaction to end community transmission of COVID-19. The…
Dangote foundation donates N1.5bn to Nigeria, UN COVID-19 basket fund
Aliko Dangote The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has donated N1.5 billion ($3.8 million) to the ‘Nigeria/United Nations COVID-19 Basket Fund’ to boost the fight against the novel coronavirus disease….
Globally, 1bn PLWDs among hardest hit by COVID-19 – UN
The United Nations (UN) says one billion people living with disabilities worldwide have been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, who disclosed this…
LASTMA expresses concern over non-compliance by commercial buses to State guidelines
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it’s worried over non-compliance with the guidelines on physical distancing aimed at curbing the spread of Coronavirus by privately-owned public bus operators….