NLC describes plan to increase electricity tariffs as “deafening expression of insensitivity”
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decried alleged plans to increase electricity tariffs in the country. In a statement made available on Tuesday in Abuja, the NLC president, Mr Ayuba…
NCDC to increase testing capacity to 1500pd next week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says it will increase testing capacity of individuals to reach 1500 per day by next week. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu disclosed this at…
Nigerian Army approves new postings, appointments, officer leading Boko Haram war affected
The Nigerian Army has approved the postings and appointments of some senior officers in the army. This was contained in a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col….
Ibadan, Abakaliki to get testing sites, over 300 TB machines to be converter for COVID-19 testing – Health Minister
The minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire says more testing sites will be opened in Ibadan and Abakaliki. He disclosed this at the Presidential Task force, PTF, briefing on COVID-19….
Coronavirus: Reps urge CBN to make cash grants available to all LGAs
Speaker House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to make cash grants available to the 774 local government areas in…
Reps to donate 2 months salary for fight against coronavirus
The members of the House of Representatives have resolved to donate their two months salary to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila who announced…
The President’s public broadcast is confirmation that he’s hale and hearty – Minister
The Federal Government says the President is hale and hearty. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this when he appeared on Nigeria Television. Authority’s, “Good Morning…
FG refutes reports that 26 Americans arrived Lagos Airport without screening
The Federal Government says it is absolutely untrue the media report that 26 Americans arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Monday without screening for Coronavirus. The Minister of…
NDDC to assist 9 States with N1bn to aid fight against coronavirus
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has pledged to support nine states in the Niger Delta region with N1billion. This comes amid the rising cases of the COVID-19 outbreak in…
Two more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Kaduna
Kaduna State government has confirmed two more cases of Coronavirus in the state. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the state Commissioner of Health, Dr Amina Baloni. Baloni told Channels…