Category: News

U.S. Evacuates 100,000 Citizens From 136 Countries
July 28, 2020 No Responses

U.S. Evacuates 100,000 Citizens From 136 Countries

The U.S. Government has evacuated no fewer than 100,000 Americans stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Secretary of State, Mr Michael Pompeo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, to mark the 231st anniversary of the U.S. Department...
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FG Directs Secondary Schools To Resume August 4
July 27, 2020 No Responses

FG Directs Secondary Schools To Resume August 4

The Federal Government has directed all Secondary schools in the country to reopen on August 4, 2020 to enable students in final classes sit for their examination.Specifically, the government said students will have two weeks to prepare for the West...
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Lagos Implores Farmers On Export Opportunities, e-Commerce
July 27, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Implores Farmers On Export Opportunities, e-Commerce

The Lagos State Government is to set up an e-commerce hub for farmers and producers in the state.   According to the State Government, the proposed hub is expected to help farmers produce in hygienic condition for export purposes.The State Acting...
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Nigeria Records 40,537 Coronavirus Cases, 858 Deaths In Five Months
July 27, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Records 40,537 Coronavirus Cases, 858 Deaths In Five Months

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday announced 555 new Coronavirus cases in the country as total infections from the virus climb to 40,537 in five months.  According to NCDC, Nigeria also recorded two deaths in the country...
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Two Passengers Killed As Container Falls On Bus In Lagos
July 27, 2020 No Responses

Two Passengers Killed As Container Falls On Bus In Lagos

Two persons died on Sunday while three others were injured when a 20-feet container fell on a commercial bus at Ilasamaja on the Oshodi-Badagry Expressway in Lagos State. The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (L...
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3rd Mainland Bridge: NIWA Deploys Floating Jetties, Activates More Routes
July 26, 2020 No Responses

3rd Mainland Bridge: NIWA Deploys Floating Jetties, Activates More Routes

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has deployed 40 feet floating jetties to bring water transportation closer to commuters during the partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs. In a statement on Saturday, Mrs Sarat Braimah, Lago...
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Nigeria Confirms 438 New Coronavirus Cases
July 26, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 438 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday  announced 438 new Coronavirus cases in the country as total infections from the virus increase to 39,977. NCDC through its official twitter handle also explained that Nigeria recorded 11 deat...
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Oyo Tops List As Nigeria Reports 591 New Coronavirus Cases
July 25, 2020 No Responses

Oyo Tops List As Nigeria Reports 591 New Coronavirus Cases

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 591 new cases of COVID-19, bringing total infections to 39,539 as of July 24.  NCDC through its official twitter handle explained on Friday that the country also recorded 12 deaths.  Ac...
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Sokoto Approves Tax Reliefs, Suspends Levies
July 25, 2020 No Responses

Sokoto Approves Tax Reliefs, Suspends Levies

The Sokoto State Government has approved tax reliefs and incentives for taxpayers and businesses to as part of measures to cushion COVID-19 Pandemic effect on the state. Alhaji Abdussamad Dasuki, Commissioner for Finance, explained in a statement issued on Fri...
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Man Energy To Sack 4,000 Workers
July 25, 2020 No Responses

Man Energy To Sack 4,000 Workers

Marine engine manufacturing giant, MAN Energy Solutions is launching an extensive cost-cutting and restructuring program that will result in the layoff of almost 4,000 people. The program is being rolled out as MAN Energy Solutions readies for a prolonged...
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Delta Empowers 107 Youths With Take-Off Tools, Grants
July 25, 2020 No Responses

Delta Empowers 107 Youths With Take-Off Tools, Grants

Delta State Job and Wealth Creation programme has presented tools and take off grants to 107 successful participants in its Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP).  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the beneficiaries, who were t...
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NLC Condemns 6% Stamp Duty On Tenancy, Lease Agreements
July 24, 2020 No Responses

NLC Condemns 6% Stamp Duty On Tenancy, Lease Agreements

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday condemned six per cent stamp duty fee introduced by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for every tenancy and lease agreement in Nigeria.   NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, in a statement on...
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Greece Exempts Seafarers From Entry Restriction
July 24, 2020 No Responses

Greece Exempts Seafarers From Entry Restriction

Greece has exempted seafarers from COVID-19-related travel restrictions, meeting its pledge to the IMO to facilitate crew change.   GAC Greece said that the Greek government has allowed seafarers entry into its country together with citizens of the following...
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Court Jails Two Men For Adulterating Engine Oil
July 24, 2020 No Responses

Court Jails Two Men For Adulterating Engine Oil

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday sentenced two men, Kingsley Meteke and John Uche, to two years imprisonment each for adulterating engine oil. The convicts were charged alongside two others – Olaide Shittu and Abdulquadri Olayinka. They were...
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