COVID-19: How Delta is flattening the curve — Okowa’s spokesman
Chief Press Secretary to Governor of Delta, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, said the recent significant drop in active cases of COVID-19 in the state was due to effective contact-tracing and adequate…
6% stamp duty on tenancy, lease agreements not chargeable across board – FIRS clarifies
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS says the 6 per cent stamp duty on all tenancy and lease agreements is not chargeable across board but only on rent or lease…
National Sports Festival expected to happen this year – Sports Minister
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, says there are expectations that the National Sports Festival will still hold this year. According to the minister, an 11-man committee…
Secondary schools to reopen August 4 for Exit classes – FG
Federal Government has announced the reopening of schools, August 4, for exit classes in secondary schools This is coming even as the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE holds…
Appeal Court upholds ex-Chrisland supervisor’s 60-year sentence for defiling 2 year old
A Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Monday upheld the 60-year sentence for Adegboyega Adenekan, a former Supervisor of the Chrisland School convicted of defiling a two-year and 11-month…
AfCFTA if implemented could lift 30m people out of extreme poverty by 2035, boost Africa’s income by $450bn – World Bank Study
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a major opportunity for countries to boost growth, reduce poverty, and broaden economic inclusion, a new World Bank report has found. If…
American flag lowered as China takes over U.S. consulate in Chengdu
China took over the premises of the U.S. consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu on Monday, after ordering the facility to be vacated in retaliation for China’s ouster last…
Niger Child Rights Agency to prosecute parents of 15 children discovered in torture house
The Niger state Child Rights Protection Agency says it will ensure that parents of the 15 children discovered from a torture house in Suleja are prosecuted in accordance with the…
FG to return National Stadium to its original design, prepares for concessioning
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, says the Federal Government plans to return the national stadium in Surulere, Lagos State to its original blueprint. Speaking during an…
WHO says COVID-19 by far its worst global health emergency
The new coronavirus pandemic that has infected more than 16 million people is easily the worst global health emergency the World Health Organisation (WHO) has faced, its director general Tedros…