COVID-19: Yobe Govt shuts all schools
By Ahmed Abba Gov. MaiMala Buni of Yobe has ordered the complete shutdown of all public and private schools to prevent spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
Month: March 2020
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N581bn for February [Breakdown]
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N581.566 billion to the Federal, States and Local Governments for February. This was contained in a statement […]
Bank approves $1b loan for China to fight COVID-19
The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has approved an emergency loan of seven billion yuan (about One billion dollars) for China to fight COVID-19. The […]
ASUU embarks on ‘indefinite’ strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on an indefinite strike after the expiration of its two-weeks warning strike. This was revealed on […]
Gov Bala Mohammed in self-isolation after coming in contact with Atiku’s son
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has gone into self-isolation after coming in contact with the son of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar who has […]
Covid 19: FG cautions religious, political leaders against flouting its directives
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government on Monday admonished religious and political leaders to show great responsibility and obey its directives in its efforts at […]
NUC approves 6 programmes for NOUN
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given full accreditation to six academic programmes at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Ibrahim Sheme, Director, Media […]
DPR warns petroleum marketers against hoarding
By Edeki Igafe The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Warri Zonal Office has warned petroleum marketers against hoarding the product. The Operations Controller, Engr. Antai […]
NUC approves 6 new courses for NOUN
By Emmanuel Afonne The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved six academic programmes for the institution. […]
Gambia records first COVID-19 death
The West African nation of Gambia on Monday recorded its first Covid-19 death, while the number of all coronavirus cases surpassed 1,000 on the African […]
FG orders closure of Lagos, Abuja airports
The federal government has ordered the two remaining international airports in Lagos and Abuja closed to all international flights, effective from 11pm on Monday, March […]
Covid-19: Samsung to temporarily shut down smartphone factory in India
Samsung has announced that it will temporarily shut down its smartphone factory in India due to concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak. The company took […]
Nigerian confirms five new cases of Covid-19 virus
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control on Monday morning announced five new cases of Coronavirus in the country. The latest announcement has taken the total […]
Abuja: Estate issues Covid-19 alert after reported case
Taslee palm city estate, located in the Maitama, Abuja on Saturday issued out a circular after a resident of the estate was discovered to have […]
Fire outbreaks : Fire Service advises on best practices
By Bukola Adetoye The Lagos State Fire Service (LSFS), as part of its efforts to curtail fire outbreak, has warned residents against living negligent lifestyles. […]