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March 27, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19: Pastors Chris, Benny Hinn Host World Largest Prayer Event

In a clear response to recent happenings across the globe, President, Loveworld Incorporated Reverend (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome and Pastor Benny Hinn, have declared a Global Day of Prayer. This special prayer program is slated to hold Friday, March 27, 2020...

March 22, 2020 No Responses

Passengers Stranded As Benin Republic Closes Border

Hundreds of passengers were stranded in Seme on Saturday as Benin Republic closed its border over the global coronavirus pandemic. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited Seme border reports that Benin Republic had closed the departure and...

March 22, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus: FirstBank Deploys Measures To Protect Employees, Customers, Stakeholders

Foremost financial institution, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced proactive measures it has taken to control the spread of the COVID – 19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The Bank’s Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Folake An...

March 22, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus: NRC Makes U-Turn

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says all train services will continue contrary to its earlier announcement of suspension of services as part of measures to contain spread of COVID-19. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Board and...

March 22, 2020 No Responses

Confusion As Groom Dies On Wedding Day In Jos

A groom-to-be, Mr Samuel Yarling, of Lamingo, Jos, has reportedly died on his wedding day leaving his bride-to-be and both families devastated. The wedding which was slated for March 21, at the ECWA Church Seminary, had sent two families into...

March 16, 2020 No Responses

Edo PDP Gets New Executives

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo on Sunday inaugurated its new state executive members to steer the affairs of the party for the next four years. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new executive members were announced...

March 15, 2020 No Responses

Appeals Project Team Welcomes New National Coordinator

The Management and Staff of the APPEALS Project National Coordinating Office on Friday, March 13, 2020 received the new National Project Coordinator, Mr. Mohammed Sani Jobdi in Abuja. A statement issued by National Communication Specialist, Aishat A. Onusi (Mr...

March 15, 2020 No Responses

FirstBank Restates Commitment To Gender Equality

Chief Executive Officer, FirstBank Nigeria, Dr Adesola Adeduntan has restated the bank’s commitment to continue promoting an enabling environment for women to thrive and reach their maximum career potential. Adeduntan said this during the maiden anniversary ...

March 14, 2020 No Responses

Zamfara, Dubai Firm Seal MoU On Surveillance Helicopters

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai-based Worldwide Jet Aviation SA, for helicopters to carryout aerial surveillance on criminal hideouts in the state. A statement signed by Zailani Bappa, t...

March 13, 2020 No Responses

Enugu Airport To Reopen Before Easter

Senator Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation has reiterated that Akanu Ibiam International airport, Enugu closed down in August, 2019 for runway rehabilitation will be reopened for use before Easter. A statement issued in Abuja and signed by Mr James Odaudu...

March 11, 2020 No Responses

Health Minister Tests Positive For Coronavirus

United Kingdom Health minister and Conservative MP Nadine Dorries been diagnosed with coronavirus. Ms Dorries, the first MP to test positive, said she had taken all the advised precautions after finding out and had been self-isolating at home. It comes...

March 6, 2020 No Responses

Aboloma Implores Foreign Organisations On Basic Conformity Assessments In Nigeria

Only foreign Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) that have complied with set requirements will be allowed to operate in Nigeria, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), has said Mr Osita Aboloma, SON Director-General said this on Thursday in Abuja at its....

March 5, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus: Nigeria May Review 2020 Budget

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, on Wednesday said the outbreak of Covid-19 has negatively impacted Nigeria’s oil revenue, saying a mid-term review of the 2020 budget will be carried to reflect the realities on ground....

March 3, 2020 No Responses

British Airways, Ryanair Cancel Flights As Bookings Drop

British Airways and budget rival Ryanair have cancelled hundreds of flights as demand for travel drops amid fears about the spread of coronavirus. BA is cancelling 216 flights from 16-28 March from London to destinations including New York, Italy, France,...