Over N3.7b recovered from NDDC contractors, directors, Buhari says
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said law enforcement agencies have recovered over N3.7billion as well as various assets worth billions of Naira from contractors […]
Month: March 2020
Senate constitutes Joint Committee to engage Executive on oil price crash
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday announced the constitution of a Joint Committee to engage the Executive arm of government on measures to […]
Buhari appoints Ochei executive director, NIMASA
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Rt. Hon. (Engr) Victor Ochei Esq, as the Executive Director of Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services in […]
Coronavirus: Jumia delists 390 products over price hike
Jumia Nigeria has delisted 390 products belonging to 168 sellers of hand sanitisers and face masks from its platform. The development followed a warning by […]
Nigeria records second case of Coronavirus
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, yesterday confirmed a second case of coronavirus disease, officially known as COVID-19, in Nigeria. He also said the […]
Presidency sets up committee ‘to assess impact of Coronavirus on 2020 budget’
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday set up a committee to access the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on Nigeria’s 2020 budget and the economy in […]
AfDB to boost electricity supply, Invest $200 million to sector
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is to invest $200 million through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to boost power supply in Nigeria. Acting Vice President, […]
Coronavirus impact on economy becoming severe – Emefiele
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has expressed concern over the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy. He said the […]
US Republicans self-quarantine amid Coronavirus outbreak
Texan Senator Ted Cruz is one of several high-profile Republicans to have quarantined themselves. Five senior US Republicans have quarantined themselves after coming into contact […]
Currency in circulation dropped to N2.18tn in February – Report
The amount of currency in circulation dropped by N61bn from N2.24tn as of the end of January 2020 to N2.18tn at the end of February […]
Virgin Atlantic admits flying near-empty planes amid Coronavirus crisis
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed it has been forced to operate some near-empty flights after bookings were dented by the coronavirus outbreak. It is operating the […]
Nasiru Ado Bayero takes over as Emir of Bichi
Nasiru Ado Bayero, the immediate younger brother to Aminu Ado Bayero has succeeded his Brother Aminu Ado Bayero as emir of Bichi. Governor Abdullahi Umar […]
Asian markets still on edge over oil price war
Asian stock markets traded cautiously on Tuesday as investors came to terms with “Black Monday”. Global shares took a battering on Monday as they reacted […]
APC tells NWC members, secretariat staff to return to duty posts
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has on Monday called on members of its National Working Committee (NWC) and the secretariat workers to return to […]
US gov’t lauds Osun on health intervention, pledges investment partnership
The United States of America has commended the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State over its commitment to revitalise the State’s health sector. […]