COVID-19: We’ve yet to receive promised ventilators from U.S. – Minister
The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Federal Government is yet to receive the promised ventilators from the United States of America (USA). The minister…
Sanwo-Olu commissions 264 units of flats in Lekki, says we’ll build affordable houses for Lagosians
The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Thursday has promised that his administration will build affordable and accessible houses for Lagosians. The commissioning came less than 24…
CBN cuts MPR to 12.5 %, retains other rates
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday reduced its monetary policy rate to 12.5 percent from its previous 13.50 percent, as part of efforts to combat the economic effects of the…
COVID-19: CBN predicts negative economic growth in Q2
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has predicted negative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the country in the second quarter (Q2) 2020 owing to COVID-19 pandemic that had affected…
We’re increasing our fares, we’ve secured permission from LAMATA -BRT operator
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) says it has secured approval to increase its fares across all routes with effect from Friday…
ICPC probing cases of COVID-19 fraud, says state govts using pandemic to financially exploit LGs
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it is investigating alleged cases of corruption in the management of COVID-19 funds and palliatives. The commission’s Director of…
NCAA releases post-COVID PPH protocol for international flights
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has released a COVID-19 Pandemic Public Health Protocol for Nigerian-based crews operating international flights. Flight crews must now wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and…
NASS commences second reading of 2020 revised budget as Buhari seeks fresh $5.513bn external loan
President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly to seek a fresh $5.513bn external loan to finance the revised 2020 budget. Buhari’s request was contained in…
Buhari’s Report Card in Five Years – By Presidency
The Presidency has presented a comprehensive factsheet on the five years of President Muhammadu Buhari in which it listed key performance indicators that stood his administration out. Below is the…
One Corps member confirmed dead; 22 to repeat service in Sokoto, Ekiti
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said on Thursday that one of the 2019 Batch “B” Steam II corps member died in the course of the service year in Sokoto…