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April 12, 2020 No Responses

Buhari To Nigerians: Stay At Home

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday pleaded with Nigerians to obey the ongoing stay at home directive. A statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, explained that the president has also ordered the release of 70,000 tonnes of grain to augment...

April 11, 2020 No Responses

Combating COVID-19 Hiccups At Seaports

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to climb both in Nigeria and across the globe, individuals, corporate organizations and strategic agencies such as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) are taking steps to nav...

April 11, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19: FirstBank Reinforces e-Banking Offerings, Appreciates Customers

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reassured its customers that it would remain steadfast and ready to show up for them at these “unprecedented times.” The Bank, in a statement released on Thursday and signed by its chief executive officer,...

April 11, 2020 No Responses

FG Disburses N2.6b To 130,000 Poor Households In Katsina State

The Federal Government has so far disbursed N2.6 billion to 130,000 poor households in Katsina state under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme. Alhaji Abdulkadir Nasir, Special Adviser on social interventions to Gov. Aminu Masari, made the disclosure...

April 11, 2020 No Responses

WHO: 5G Not Spreading Coronavirus

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory and declared that viruses cannot travel on radio waves or mobile networks. The organisation said in a statement on Friday that contrary to the theory, COVID-19 is a...

April 11, 2020 No Responses

Easter: FRSC Boss Felicitates With Christians, Seeks Sustained Adherence To Lockdown Order

Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has called on motorists to sustain adherence to the lockdown orders, the maximum safety and health standards in vehicles amid the rising case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.The Corp...

April 10, 2020 No Responses

Buhari Pardons Enahoro, Ambrose Alli, Effiong, Others

President Muhammadu Buhari has granted pardon to the former governor of old Bendel State, the late Prof Ambrose Alli and a foremost nationalist, the late Chief Anthony Enahoro. Addressing Journalists on Thursday in Abuja, Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola ...

April 9, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19 Crises Best Time For Nigeria To Go Into Agriculture”

Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Ita Enang has said that the current Coronavirus crises period presents the best opportunity for Nigerians to go into agriculture.Enang gave the advice on Thursday in Abuja when...

April 9, 2020 No Responses

Kia Extends Vehicle Warranties Worldwide

Kia Motors Corporation on Thursday announced the launch of the ‘Kia Promise’, a global warranty extension program for its vehicles.The Kia Promise is designed to support Kia customers whose movements may be limited because of the COVID-19 pandemic.A statem...

April 9, 2020 No Responses

NNPC Assures of Availability of Petroleum Products At Easter

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured Nigerians of availability of sufficient petroleum products to guarantee hitch-free celebration of Easter.The NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, gave this...

April 9, 2020 No Responses

Hyundai Motor Extends Warranties For Vehicles Worldwide

Hyundai Motor Company has launched Hyundai C A R E, a warranty extension policy for its vehicles worldwide. The program aims to support Hyundai customers who may face difficulties in getting vehicle maintenance due to restricted access to service centers...

April 9, 2020 No Responses

Extreme Poverty Looms As Coronavirus Persist

As the world grapple with the ravaging effect of coronavirus pandemic, the economic fallout could increase global poverty by as much a half a billion. A United Nations (UN) study into the financial and human cost of the pandemic has...

April 9, 2020 No Responses

World Trade To Decline By 32% In 2020

The decline in world trade due to Covid-19 will likely exceed the trade slump brought by the global financial crisis of 2008 09, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Wednesday, with merchandise trade expected to decline 13-32% in 2020...

April 9, 2020 No Responses

Automakers Resort To Online Sales, Marketing

Automakers and dealers across the World are adopting online marketing and sales as part of measures to remain in business. Indeed, automobile companies such as Hyundai Motor India, MG Motor and Mercedes-Benz are turning to online portals to boost s...