LockDown Archives — Page 2 of 2

May 1, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Issues Fresh Guidelines For Public Transport Operations

The Lagos State Government on Thursday issued fresh guidelines for public transport operations in the state as part of the controlled measures to ease the lockdown over COVID-19 pandemic. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, released the guidelines...

April 25, 2020 No Responses

NLC Opposes Use Of Contributory Pension For Palliatives

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday said it was opposed to the use of contributory pension as palliatives for workers as part of the move to cushion the effect of the lockdown over Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Mr Ayuba Wabba,...

April 23, 2020 No Responses

Lockdown: South Africa Deploys 70,000 Troops

More than 70,000 extra troops will be deployed in South Africa to help enforce a lockdown intended to stop the spread of coronavirus, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced. South Africa has had 3,465 confirmed coronavirus cases – second only to...

April 19, 2020 No Responses

Ondo To Empower 15,000 Cassava Farmers

A firm, Klick Konnect Network International Limited, has partnered Ondo State government to empower 15,000 cassava famers and 300 women across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the firm, which began operation in 2006 as a...

April 19, 2020 No Responses

Sun Newspaper Decries Arrest Of Reporter In Ebonyi

The management of The Sun Newspaper has condemned the arrest of its correspondent in Abakaliki, Mr Chijioke Agwu, allegedly on the orders of Gov. Dave Umahi. A statement on Saturday in Enugu by the Head of The Sun, South East...

April 17, 2020 No Responses

FirstBank Enhances Palliative Measures, Promotes e-Learning For Nigerians

Foremost Financial Institution, FirstBank, has unveiled enhanced palliative measures to help its customers and Nigerians through the extended COVID 19 lockdown in some states. Amongst these measures are; the introduction of special waivers on repay...

April 14, 2020 No Responses

President Buhari’s Remarks On Extension Of COVID-19 Lockdown

ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE EXTENSION OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA MONDAY, 13TH APRIL, 2020 1. Fellow Nigerians 2. In my address on Sunday, 29th March,...

April 14, 2020 No Responses

Lockdown: Lawyers Task Govt On Effective Security Against Hoodlums

Some lawyers in Lagos on Monday called on the authorities to expand security arrangements to protect the people against attacks by hoodlums taking advantage of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. The legal practitioners, including Chris Ayiyi, Okechuckwu Nna and...

April 12, 2020 No Responses

Lockdown: Police Arrest 36 Over Robbery Attempts

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 36 suspects who allegedly used the lockdown period to perpetuate crime in the state. Their arrest is contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana and made...

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

Lockdown: FirstBank Assures Customers Of Seamless Services

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the leading financial inclusion bank in Nigeria, 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 Thur...

April 5, 2020 No Responses

Lockdown: Shippers‘ Council Steps Up Engagements With Stakeholders

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com — In-line with its mandate as Port Economic Regulator and Trade Facilitator, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has taken steps to ensure uninterrupted flow of cargoes. Already, the Council has visited some terminals a...