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….
NCDC releases COVID-19 situation report for 5th May, says over 20,000 samples tested
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has released the country’s COVID-19 situation report for 5th May, 2020. According to the report which provides a summary of the epidemiological situation…
Animal lover donates pregnant python to Jos wildlife park
An animal lover, Mr Zendi Mikuk, on Wednesday donated a pregnant African rock python to the Jos Wild life park. Presenting the snake in Jos, Mikuk, said the African Rock Python is…
Nigeria’s oil bid stalled, upstream projects delayed due to price crash – NNPC
GMD NNPC, Mele Kyari Nigeria will not hold bidding rounds for major oilfields until crude prices recover, and some upstream projects will be completed much later than originally planned,…
Over 30 firms join alliance calling for ‘open’ 5G systems
More than 30 technology and telecom firms unveiled an alliance Tuesday to press for “open and interoperable” 5G wireless systems that eliminate the need for a single supplier. The move…
History will always remember late Yar’Adua’s honest, sincere service to the country – Buhari
SSA to the President, media and Publicity, Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari has eulogised former President of Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, who passed on as a serving president in…
FG plans to amend 2020 budget oil benchmark to $20pb
The Federal Government says it is planning to review the 2020 budget to reflect an oil benchmark of $20 per barrel. Reuters report that the Minister of Finance, Budget and…
Police nabs man over alleged kidnap, murder of 5-year-old boy
The Police Command in Borno has arrested a 20-year-old man, Abubakar Muhammed, who allegedly abducted and killed a five-year-old boy. According to the Commissioner of Police in the state, Muhammed…