Tag: COVID-19 pandemic

Matt Hancock Resignation: UK Govt To Investigate Kissing Video Leak

Britain's government will investigate how footage of former minister Matt Hancock kissing

US, EU, Ireland, UK Release Joint Statement Condemning #Twitterban in Nigeria

The Diplomatic Missions of Canada, the European Union, Ireland, the United Kingdom

COVID-19: World Bank Approves $1.5bn To Assist Nigeria Rebuild Economic Resilience

In consideration of the critical state of the nation’s economy following the

FG borrowed $5.9b to fight COVID-19, implement budget — Ahmed

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, on

Nigeria Deports 64, Repatriates 1,132 Immigrants — NIS

     The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) deported 64 irregular immigrants and

COVID-19: NANTA Records 46.9% Loss in 2020- Akporaiye

  The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) says it recorded

COVID-19: Ebonyi Bans Night Clubs, Other Public Places

    The Ebonyi government has announced a ban on night clubs

LAGFERRY Ferried Over 200,000 Passengers in 2020

    The Managing Director, Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY), Mr Abdoulbaq Balogun,

Corona Virus Kills 20 Nigerian Doctors In One Week

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has confirmed at least 20 Nigerian doctors

COVID-19: 2020 Sandie Beach Organizers Set to Hold Closed Door Rugby Competition

The Organisers of the annual Sandie Beach Rugby competition in Lagos, says

Over 150 Million N-95 Masks, 60 Million PPE Suits Produced in India

  Federal textile minister Smriti Irani said India over 150 million N-95

Amazon To Face Trials For Sacking Activist Staff

Online retail giant, Amazon is reportedly facing trials for sacking an activist

Expert Decries High Level Of Trade Malpractices In The Country

A trade expert, Prof. Ken Ife, has decried the high volume of

New Berlin Airport to Close Terminal for a Year

  Berlin’s long-awaited new airport will have to close one of its

COVID-19 Caused Recession – Buhari

  As Nigeria slips into recession for the second time in five

Buhari’s legacy of recessions, by Fredrick Nwabufo

‘Why always Buhari?’ As it was in 1984 under General Buhari, so

Dangote Urges Private Sector Players to Commit 1% of all Profits to Fund Health

...To sponsor Bill to National Assembly

CANMPSSAN Decries Job Loss in Chemical Sector

  Workers under the aegis of the Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Senior

Norwegian Air Records Increase In Loss Due To COVID-19

Norway-based budget airline Norwegian Air reported a third quarter net loss of

Ethiopian Airlines Acquires Two New Airbuses

  While many airlines are downsizing their operations due to the effects

U.S. President-Elect, Joe Biden, Declares First Office Task as COVID-19 Control

U.S. President-elect, Joe Biden, says his first task in the office is

COVID-19 Hits Life-Saving Health Services in Africa – WHO

  The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to key health

NLC Urges FG to End Medical Tourism

    The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has called on governments at all

Embrace E-Commerce in Conducting Businesses – Agunbiade

  A Lagos lawmaker, Sanai Agunbiade, on Thursday in Ikorodu urged the

NBA Made $1.5 Billion Short of Revenue Projection

  The NBA, which was the first pro league to suspend play

INEC REC Declares Commission’s Plans To Commence Distribution of Sensitive Materials For Imo North bye-election

Prof. Emeka Ezeonu, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo, says

Argentine League to Restart Oct. 30

  Professional football will restart in Argentina on Oct. 30 after a

COVID-19: England’s Rugby Clubs May go Bankrupt by Christmas

  The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic could see England’s rugby clubs

National Open University Resumes Academic Activities on Oct. 12

  The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says normal academic activities

Nigeria’s Investment is Under Pressure – NIPC

  The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Yewande Sadiku, says