Category: News

Interstate Movement: FRSC Turns Back 1,292 Vehicles
May 19, 2020 No Responses

Interstate Movement: FRSC Turns Back 1,292 Vehicles

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), turned back 1,292 vehicles from Ogun and Lagos States’ boundaries in the last two weeks, while enforcing the Federal Government’s restrictions on interstate movements. Mr Samuel Obayemi, FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer in charge of...
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Delta Port To Receive Nine Vessels
May 19, 2020 No Responses

Delta Port To Receive Nine Vessels

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday disclosed that nine vessels are expected to arrive at the Delta Port, Warri, between May 19 and May 30. According to NPA’s daily publication, ‘Shipping Position,’ the ships were laden with Automotive Gasolin...
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Nigeria Confirms 216 New Coronavirus Cases
May 19, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 216 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday recorded  216 new  Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the total figure to 6175. NCDC  listed the states and the figures as Lagos (74); Katsina (33); Oyo (19); Kano (17); Edo (13); Zamfa...
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CBN, NNPC Vote N1b For Returnees Quarantine
May 19, 2020 No Responses

CBN, NNPC Vote N1b For Returnees Quarantine

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)  and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have resolved to  pick the feeding and hotel bills of Nigerians stranded abroad as a result of Coronavirus, but who are desirous of returning home. They will...
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Vatican, Italy Resume Public Church Services
May 18, 2020 No Responses

Vatican, Italy Resume Public Church Services

Pope Francis on Monday inaugurated the full reopening of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and Catholic churches across Italy as he held public Masses for the first time in two months.The inauguration was the latest move in easing of...
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UBA Upgrades Mobile App, Diaspora Banking, Others
May 18, 2020 No Responses

UBA Upgrades Mobile App, Diaspora Banking, Others

 The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), on Monday, upgraded its mobile banking applications with unique and exciting features that would make banking easy for Nigerians. Mr Sampson Aneke, the Group Head, Digital Banking, at an online media parley in...
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Omotola Celebrates 25 Years In Entertainment Industry
May 18, 2020 No Responses

Omotola Celebrates 25 Years In Entertainment Industry

A Nigerian screen diva, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has taken to her social media handle to celebrate her 25th year in the entertainment industry. The talented veteran actress, who said she was excited and grateful, took to her Instagram page @realomosexy to...
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UK, Seatruck, Others Seal £35m Deal To Safeguards Critical Freight Routes
May 18, 2020 No Responses

UK, Seatruck, Others Seal £35m Deal To Safeguards Critical Freight Routes

The UK government has signed agreements with six operators to provide up to £35 million to help ensure there is enough freight capacity to prevent disruption to the flow of goods. The companies in question are Brittany Ferries, DFDS, Eurotunnel,...
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Lagos Mulls Full Re-Opening Of Economy
May 18, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Mulls Full Re-Opening Of Economy

The Lagos State Government is considering full re-opening of the critical sectors of its economy after assessing the readiness of businesses to re-open. Speaking on Sunday after State’s Security Council meeting, the State Governor,  Babajide Sanwo-Olu, ...
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Nigeria Reports 338 New Cases Of Coronavirus
May 18, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Reports 338 New Cases Of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday recorded 338  new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 5,959. The  states and their breakdowns are:  177-Lagos64-Kano21-FCT16-Rivers1...
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Japan Falls Into Recession
May 18, 2020 No Responses

Japan Falls Into Recession

Japan  has fallen into recession as the financial toll of the coronavirus continues to escalate. The world’s third biggest economy shrank 3.4% in the first three months of 2020 compared to a year ago, its biggest slump since 2015. The...
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Kano Slashes Salaries Of Political Appointees By 50 Per Cent
May 18, 2020 No Responses

Kano Slashes Salaries Of Political Appointees By 50 Per Cent

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has slashed the salaries of political office holders in the state by 50 per cent due to dwindling resources caused by COVID-19 lockdown.Mr Abba Anwar, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said this in...
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Nigeria Reports 176 New Cases Of Coronavirus
May 17, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Reports 176 New Cases Of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday recorded 176 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 5,621. The  states and their breakdowns are:  95-Lagos31-Oyo11-FCT8-Niger8-Borno6-Jigaw...
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NUJ Rejects Govt Palliatives
May 17, 2020 No Responses

NUJ Rejects Govt Palliatives

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council, on Saturday rejected the palliative from Enugu State Government over alleged interference in the union’s activities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that problem started when the  gov...
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