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Convid-19: Atiku calls for fuel price reduction; warns against return to recession
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 17, 2020 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for policy measures to protect Nigeria’s…
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Mother’s Day: Konga celebrates mothers, pledges continuous support
Ahead of the 2020 celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, Nigeria’s foremost e-commerce giant, Konga has underlined its determination to…
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Oil price crash: N’Assembly, Executive to cut down N10.59trn budget for 2020
The Senate, on Tuesday, said that a cut to the N10.594 trillion budget for 2020 passed by the National Assembly…
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COVID-19 and the economy: Buhari pledges to protect Nigerians, as FG bans travel to high risk countries
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria has foreseen the economic problems that may come in the wake of the…
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Sanwo-Olu visits Lagos Airport to access travellers’ screening; says all VIPs must undergo COVID-19 checks
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, made a surprise appearance at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) to…
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Konga, Samsung partner to deepen genuine products availability in Nigeria
Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, has inked a deal with global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Samsung, to expand access to…
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Dangote fertilizer contractor staff quarantined
Dangote Industries Limited has said that an Indian national, who is their contractor, has been quarantined and is undergoing tests for…
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COVID-19: Economists applaud CBN’s policy measures
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, March 17, 2020 Some economists on Tuesday commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for coming…
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Foundation, Landmark varsity partner to train 120 women on entrepreneurship
By Yinusa Ishola Omu-Aran (Kwara) March 17, 2020 Mrs Christy Abayomi-Oluwole, the Chief Executive Officer, Global Hope for Women and…
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COVID-19: Edo Govt. announces postponement of 20th National Sports Festival
By Monday Ajogun Benin, March 17, 2020 The Edo State Government has announced the postponement of the 20th National Sports…
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Nigeria confirms third case of COVID-19
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, March 17, 2020 The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) on Tuesday confirmed a third case of…
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Zenith Bank fetes shareholders with dividend payout of N87.9 billion
Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, on Monday, at the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Bank held at the Shehu…
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NYSC’s Anambra Permanent Orientation Camp, Obi’s brainchild — Hon Aroh
Former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Anambra State under the Peter Obi administration, Hon. Edozie Aroh, has stated that…
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Coronavirus: 8 South American countries take joint action; Turkey suspends mass prayers, shuts cafes, cinemas; Belgium gets gov’t 10 months after polls; Chile, Guatemala close borders; China reports just 1 new domestic case in new low
Mexico City, March 17, 2020 Eight South American countries that form part of the regional alliance PROSUR have coordinated their…
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Is the Constitution Review Committee ploy to blunt clamour for restructuring? By Jideofor Adibe
The decision by the Dr Ahmad Lawan-led Ninth Senate to set up a 56-member Constitution Review Committee seems to have…
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Fayemi signs Amotekun bill into law …..warns criminals to stay away from Ekiti
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Monday signed into law the bill for the establishment of Ekiti…
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Fashola, Sanwo-Olu, NIESV Chairman to speak at Trek Africa Real Estate Summit & Expo
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2020 edition…
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Abule Ado explosions: Sanwo-Olu meets Buhari, presents situation report
Hours after leading Executive members of the Lagos State Government to the site of the multiple explosions that occurred at…
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Ooni mediates in Ekiti traditional council controversy … describes Fayemi as a true leader
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Monday mediated in the crisis rocking the Ekiti State Council…
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Coronavirus: A world in ruins By Ejike Anyaduba
It can be argued for or against, but truth is that the world is troubled. A third world war may…
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Actor, Idris Elba, tests positive for Coronavirus
By Harrison Arubu New York, March 16, 2020 English actor, Idris Elba, says he has tested positive for the Coronavirus.…
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Buhari meets APC Governors; NEC postponement: Giadom lauds President, Governors’ intervention; Appeal Court orders stay of Oshiomhole’s suspension
By Deji Abdulwahab/Edith Nwapi Abuja, March 16, 2020 Mr Victor Giadom, All Progressives Congress, APC, acting National Secretary, has described…
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FG issues N968.092 bn promissory notes so far – DMO
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, March 16, 2020 The Debt Management Office (DMO), said as at Feb. 29, the Federal Government…
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Facebook steps up efforts to help Nigeria tackle misinformation on Coronavirus
As global numbers continue to rise, and with Coronavirus (Covid-19) reported in a number of countries across Africa, including in…
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