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Sterling Bank contributes N250m to Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19
Lagos, Nigeria, 27 March 2020: Sterling Bank Plc, has contributed N250 million as part of its commitment to the newly…
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Boko Haram: Zulum announces N23.5m for families of 47 fallen soldiers … Addresses widows in barrack, approves SME support … Releases 2 transformers, 2 boreholes, school renovation
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was on Friday at Maimalari military barracks in Maiduguri where he announced cash support…
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Trump says U.S., China ‘working closely together’ to fight coronavirus; Global cases exceed 500,000; SA tops chart in Africa
Emmanuel Yashim/ Oluwabukola Akanni Beijing, March 27, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and China are…
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We’re all well, 16 days after Justice Oguntade’s London party, says Shade Okoya
Chief ( Dr ) Mrs Shade Okoya, wife of billionaire industrialist, Chief Razak Okoya, has denied speculations that some of…
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Coronavirus: G20 leaders to inject $5trn into global economy
Riyadh, Washington, March 26, 2020 The leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies (G20) have promised to inject more than…
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Covid-19: Task force isolates, monitors four persons in Gombe; To effect complete shut down if any case is confirmed.
Four persons in Gombe State who had contact with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who has tested positive of covid-19…
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COVID-19 lockdown: Obi fears for the vulnerable; advises elected public officers to relocate to their constituencies
Mr. Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, has expressed concern over…
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UBA provides N5 billion ($14 million) for COVID-19 relief support across Africa
March 26, 2020 United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Thursday announced a donation of over 5 billion Naira (USD14 million),…
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CBN, private sector form alliance against COVID-19
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, March 26, 2020 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on behalf of the Bankers’ Committee, on…
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Bauchi records second coronavirus case
From: Ruth Yarnap,Bauchi The Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro has disclosed that the State has recorded a…
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Again, Buhari appeals to Nigerians on Coronavirus; Approves release of N10 bn to Lagos; N5bn to NCDC
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 26, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has again enjoined all citizens to follow to the letter,…
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COVID-19: Fidelity Bank’s proactiveness nips spread
Fidelity Bank says one of its staff returning from holidays in the UK has tested positive for COVID-19 but the…
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Covid-19: Zulum braces up for economic downturn, sets up team to increase Borno’s IGR … Says 2020 budget will be reviewed
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday braced up for impending economic downturn as a result of the…
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We still live in the shadow of slave trade – UN Chief
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, March 25, 2020 UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the world “still lives in the shadow…
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Lawan, Gbajabiamila meet Ministers on planned 2020 budget review
The Leadership of the National Assembly on Wednesday held a meeting with some Ministers and Heads of agencies from…
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Aliko Dangote rallies private sector operators against COVID-19 …Coalition to set up medical tents for testing, treatment in Lagos
Aliko Dangote through the Aliko Dangote Foundation will be leading a coalition of private sector organisations spearheading a coalition of…
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CBN to remain operational while COVID-19 lasts
Following the current impact of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) on the global economy coupled with efforts by the Nigerian Government,…
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COVID-19: Atiku urges palliative measures for Nigerians; Govs. Fayemi, Obaseki on self-isolation; Governors, aides at NGF meeting asked to go for test; Speaker tests positive
By Emmanuel Oloniruha(Abuja)/ Monday Ajogun (Benin) March 25, 2020 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the Federal and State Governments…
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Gunmen kidnap elder brother to Gov.Muhammad of Bauchi
By Huseyn Abubakar Mbar. Bauchi, March. 25, 2020 Gunmen on Wednesday night, kidnapped Mr Adamu Mohammad, elder brother to Bauchi…
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COVID-19; Kia takes proactive measures to ensure safety of customers, staff
In hopes of minimizing the chances of employee and customers’ exposure to the disease and to join responsive corporate entities…
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FG alerts Nigerians to existence of Coronavirus Ransomware
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians to the existence of an Android-based malicious and fraudulent Coronavirus Ransomware Application, which claims…
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COVID-19: Konga reassures customers, Govt, reiterates commitment to last mile deliveries
Despite the worrying trajectory of the coronavirus (COVID-19) which is fast spreading across Nigeria, Konga, Nigeria’s foremost e-commerce giant, has…
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COVID 19: Gov Diri denies contacts with Abah Kyari, Gov. Mohammed of Bauchi, keeps mum on own status
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has dispelled rumors that he had contact with the Chief of Staff to the President,…
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Journalist Kaka Touda Mamane Goni arrested in Niger over COVID-19 report
New York, March 24, 2020 Authorities in Niger should immediately release journalist Kaka Touda Mamane Goni and halt legal proceedings…
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Coronavirus: Close non-essential parts of markets, Obi begs market leaders nationwide
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has appealed to market…
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