JAMB remits another N7.8 billion to FG
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has made an interim remittance of N3.5 billion to the federal government’s purse after the conduct […]
Month: May 2020
Coronavirus: European Union, others pull together’ to find and fund vaccine
European leaders have pledged support for a plan to raise €7.5bn (£6.6bn; $8.3bn) to find a coronavirus vaccine in a jointly signed open letter. The […]
Coronavirus: Air passengers told to wear face masks
Some airlines are now requiring passengers to wear face mask on flights to limit the spread of viruses. Many big US airlines are bringing in […]
Kano deaths linked to Coronavirus – Presidential Task Force
The Head of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 sent to investigate the high incidence of deaths in Kano State, Dr. Nasiru Gwarzo, yesterday linked […]
Coronavirus: Deaths rate drops in France, Spain and Italy
France, Italy and Spain have registered the lowest daily death tolls for weeks as they prepare to ease restrictions. France reported 135 deaths; Spain’s 164 […]
Nigeria to evacuate over 700 citizens from U.S.
Stranded Nigerians in the U.S. due to the coronavirus pandemic will be evacuated from May 10, according to the Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York. […]
Transport companies write Buhari as mass sack looms
The Association of Private Transport Companies of Nigeria (APTCON) has called the attention of President Muhammadu Buhari to the challenge of maintaining their firms amid […]
COVID 19: Dangote Foundation engages 54Gene lab to conduct 1000 tests per day in Kano
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), a philanthropic endeavor of Aliko Dangote, has contracted 54Gene, a molecular diagnostics company that specializes in research, and diagnostics, to immediately […]
Osun gov’t to prosecute 27 illegal miners…17 Chinese, nine locals, traditional chief
The Osun State Joint Task Force (JTF), recently inaugurated by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, has apprehended 27 illegal miners, comprising 17 Chinese nationals and 10 locals, […]
Individuals exposed during Abba Kyari’s burial test negative to coronavirus
Individuals said to have been exposed during the burial of the late chief of staff to the president, Abba Kyari, have all tested negative to […]
CBN, banks take decision amid fears of mass sack
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the decision reached with banks in the country concerning lay-offs. As Nigeria battles coronavirus, there are fears […]
Osun records two new COVID-19 cases
Osun State has recorded two new Coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the State to 36. A statement on Sunday by […]
Matawalle mourns Emir of Kaura Namoda
Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has expressed sadness over the sudden passing away of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Ahmad Asha, the Emir of Kaura […]
Balori: 5,000 widows, senior citizens, vulnerable persons get Zulum’s palliatives
Five thousand vulnerable persons, many of them widows and the aged in Bolori 1 and 2 wards, were beneficiaries of Sunday’s food palliatives, authorized by […]
Buhari sacks Maihaja, appoints AVM Muhammadu new NEMA DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of AVM Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed (Rtd.) as the new Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This […]