Italy coronavirus deaths rise by record 475 in a day
The number of people dying from coronavirus in Italy has risen by 475 in one day to nearly 3,000 – the biggest increase since the […]
Month: March 2020
UK: Schools shut down prompts exams clarity calls
Schools and universities are calling for urgent clarity from the government after the announcement that GSCEs and A-Levels in England and Wales will be cancelled […]
RCCG complies with restrictions of gathering in Lagos, Ogun
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has complied with the directives of the Lagos and Ogun State governments banning religious gatherings of more than […]
ECB launches emergency €750bn coronavirus package
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched an emergency €750bn ($820bn; £700bn) package to ease the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. It will buy government […]
UN correspondent tests positive for COVID-19
An accredited journalist covering the United Nations headquarters in New York has tested positive for the coronavirus. Mr Tal Mekel, Head of the Media Accreditation and […]
Covid-19: Lagos govt. orders closure of all schools
By Wale Ojetimi The Lagos State Government is closing all public and private schools from Monday March 23, 2020 as part of preventive measures against […]
COVID-19: CBN to increase interventions by N1.1trn to boost economy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has concluded plans to increase some interventions by N1.1 trillion owing to the continuing impact of the […]
2nd Niger Bridge partly funded with recovered loots – Senate Committee
The Senate Committee on Works led by Sen. Adamu Aliero on Wednesday inspected the progress of work on the second Niger Bridge, and said that […]
COVID-19: Ogun Govt. bans high density gatherings
The Ogun government has announced ban on gatherings that would bring 50 or more persons together in the same place in the state. The announcement […]
Reps make case for victims of Lagos explosion
By EricJames Ochigbo The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to work towards uncovering the cause of the gas explosion in Lagos, with […]
Covid-19: FG to engage faith-based organisations
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Presidential Task Force on Coronavirus epidemic (Covid 19) has set up a sub committee to engage faith based organisations from both […]
Nigeria reduces petrol price to N125
The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to reduce the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N145 to N125 […]
NOUN graduates 81, 000 students in 4-years
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it has graduated no fewer than 81,000 first degree students in the past four years. The Vice […]
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma donates masks, test kits to all countries in Africa
Chinese billionaire and co-founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, says he will donate masks, test kits and protective suits to all countries in Africa to help […]
Nigeria confirms 5 fresh cases of COVID-19
By Cecilia Ologunagba/ Racheal Abujah The Federal Ministry of Health on Wednesday confirmed five new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria within the last 36 hours, […]