COVID-19: UAE increases stimulus to banking sector to $70 billion
The United Arab Emirates’ central bank announced new measures to guarantee liquidity in the banking system in the face of the new coronavirus outbreak. The […]
Month: April 2020
5G network: Melaye tells FG what to do
Senator Dino Melaye has advised the federal government to reject the deployment 5G network publicly. Melaye said the 5G was a global economic strategy introduced […]
Fury over Funke Akindele’s house party amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Harsh criticism has hit Funke Akindele day after the newly awarded best female actress Comedienne, held house party. Her decision to stage such an event […]
Buhari greets veteran Journalist, Yakubu Mohammed at 70
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Nigeria’s media industry in celebrating veteran journalist and founding Director of Newswatch, Yakubu Mohammed on his 70th […]
COVID-19 Lockdown: Lagos offers free treatment for maternity, emergency patients
By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government says it will take responsibility for the medical bills of all maternity and emergency patients at all Lagos […]
Northern Governors congratulate Oshiomhole @68
By Martha Agas The Northern States Governor’s Forum has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole on his 68th birthday. […]
Lockdown: Access Bank launches app to ensure seamless transactions
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Access Bank Plc has launched a new mobile banking application tagged “AccessMore” to ensure easy access to funds and seamless transactions by […]
COVID-19: Gynaecologist calls for sustained antenatal, maternal care for pregnant women
By Augusta Uchediunor A Gynaecologist, Dr Uche Isioma, on Saturday called for continued enlightenment of pregnant women on the need to attend antenatal care, even during this […]
Singapore reports 75 new coronavirus cases
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) on Saturday reported 75 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 1,189. Among the new […]
Coronavirus lockdown: LASG to punish officials undermining welfare programme
By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government says it will identify and punish anyone undermining welfare programme aimed at cushioning the effects of the lockdown […]
COVID-19: FG seeks NASS approval of N500 billion intervention fund
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed on Saturday met with the leadership of the National Assembly to intimate them of […]
COVID-19: Nigerian banks effect CBN order to suspend cheque clearing in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun
Commercial banks have effected the order by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend cheque clearing. This directive followed President Muhammadu Buhari’s lockdown of […]
COVID-19: Kaduna Govt. distributes relief materials in Zaria
By Mustapha YauriThe Kaduna state Government on Saturday commenced the distribution of food items to support the poor and vulnerable families in Zaria. This was […]
Police arrest vigilante members over culpable homicide
By Muhammad LawalThe Kebbi Police Command has apprehended nine members of a vigilante group, popularly known as Yansakai, for allegedly killing seven persons in an […]
COVID-19: FG seeks N’Assembly’s approval for N500bn intervention fund
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed on Saturday met with the leadership of the National Assembly to intimate it with […]