Governors’ Forum DG isolates self, family to test for covid-19 virus
The Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Asishana Okauru, on Wednesday said he had embarked on self-isolation along with his wife and other family […]
Month: March 2020
Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG hints sit-at-home order
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has expressed concern over the coronavirus outbreak. The body said it may order its members […]
FG warns Nigerians over malicious Android application
The Federal Government on Tuesday warned Nigerians over the existence of an Android-based malicious and fraudulent coronavirus Ransomware application, claiming to provide updates on COVID-19 […]
Covid-19: Facebook group calls soar 1,000% during Italy’s lockdown
Facebook has seen usage across its platforms surge in countries that have brought in virus lockdowns. Italy – with some of the toughest restrictions – […]
Covid-19: India enters ‘biggest lockdown’ in history after spike in cases
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has imposed a nationwide lockdown in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The restrictions came into force […]
Covid-19: Nigeria’s confirmed cases rise to 46
Nigeria announced two new cases of COVD-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 46, the Nigeria Centre for […]
Covid-19: Trump hopes US will shake off pandemic by Easter
US President Donald Trump has said he hopes the US will shake off coronavirus by Easter, even as New York’s governor sounded the alarm that […]
Presidency allows 13 Media houses to cover events in Aso Villa
As a measure to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Presidency has reduced the number of media houses covering the presidential villa to only […]
Asia markets rise after US stimulus package agreed
US President Donald Trump and the Senate have agreed an economic relief package worth more than $1.8 trillion (£1.5tn), sending Asian shares higher. Markets had […]
COVID-19: Bauchi govt directs workers on GL12 and below to work from home
By Huseyn Abubakar Mbar Bauchi State Government has directed Civil Servants on GL 12 and below to work from home, with effect from Wednesday, March […]
Sports minister commends IOC on postponement of Tokyo 2020 olympics
By Muhyideen Jimoh Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has commended the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for postponing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due […]
Nasarawa records over 12, 000 cases of Tuberculosis in 4yrs – Commissioner
By Sunday John Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, Mr Ahmed Yahaya, says that the state has recorded 12,733 tuberculosis (TB) cases between 2015 and 2019. […]
Delta State reaffirms preparedness to contain challenge of COVID-19
By Ifeanyi Olannye Delta Government on Monday reaffirmed its preparedness to contain any challenge that may be posed by the coronavirus pandemic in the state. […]
COVID-19: Aero suspends flights services for 2 weeks
By Yusuf Yunus Aero Contractors on Tuesday announced suspension of all its flight services for two weeks to support the Federal Government effort to stop […]
Inflation: MPC urges FG to leverage on PPP for investment on infrastructure
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged Federal Government to leverage on Public Private Partnership (PPP) to intensify […]