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By Cecilia Ologunagba/ Racheal Abujah Abuja, March 18, 2020 The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) on Wednesday confirmed five new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria within the last 36 hours, bringing the total number of cases to eight. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, confirmed this development at …

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New Sorento sits at the heart of Kia’s comprehensive global SUV line-up Stylish, modern exterior design, with a high quality, high-tech cabin New platform accommodates hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains Greater levels of space and comfort and a more enjoyable drive Progressive connectivity and driver assistance features New ‘Terrain Mode’ …

At the drop of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s name a very unfortunate writer can get quite far in recognition. Many literary wannabes want her blurb on their books. She has helped quite a number of aspiring writers to get literary agents and thus get published. Chimamanda’s writing classes are always well-subscribed …

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has said that the Indian Dangote Industries Limited, DIL, contractor who was quarantined for suspected infection with the coronavirus has tested negative. He said, “An Indian national that was admitted in our facility yesterday night with symptoms suggestive of #COVID19 has tested …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 17, 2020 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for policy measures to protect Nigeria’s economy and the well being of the citizens as Coronavirus ravages many countries across the world. Abubakar, who was the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the …

Ahead of the 2020 celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, Nigeria’s foremost e-commerce giant, Konga has underlined its determination to continually provide the enabling environment to support mothers in the workplace, while also throwing its weight behind other well-intentioned initiatives to uplift mothers in the larger society. In addition, Konga …

The Senate, on Tuesday, said that a cut to the N10.594 trillion budget for 2020 passed by the National Assembly on December 5, 2019, is “inevitable” in view of the crash in crude oil price internationally. The resolution was reached sequel to the adoption of the recommendations of the report …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria has foreseen the economic problems that may come in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and will explore all alternatives to protect her people. He spoke Tuesday at State House, Abuja, during a briefing session by the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) led …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, made a surprise appearance at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) to personally assess how the response team stationed at the Lagos air border are screening inbound passengers for the coronavirus. At 3:30pm, the Governor arrived at the airport in company of …

Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, has inked a deal with global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Samsung, to expand access to genuine Samsung products for millions of shoppers across Nigeria, while drastically reducing the penetration of grey (substandard) products in the market. To this end, Konga is expected to deploy its …

Dangote Industries Limited has said that an Indian national, who is their contractor, has been quarantined and is undergoing tests for possible coronavirus infection. The conglomerate, in a statement said that the Indian, “who is a staff of Onshore Construction Company – a mechanical, electrical and instrumentation contracting firm that specializes …

By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, March 17, 2020 Some economists on Tuesday commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for coming up with some policy measures to ameliorate the effects of coronavirus pandemic on the country’s economy. The experts who gave the commendation in separate interviews with the News Agency of …

By Yinusa Ishola Omu-Aran (Kwara) March 17, 2020 Mrs Christy Abayomi-Oluwole, the Chief Executive Officer, Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC) says the organisation is partnering with Landmark University to train 120 women on entrepreneurship and skills. Abayomi-Oluwole made this known on Tuesday during a capacity gap assessment …

By Monday Ajogun Benin, March 17, 2020 The Edo State Government has announced the postponement of the 20th National Sports Festival scheduled for March 22 to April 1. The Deputy Governor and Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC), Philip Shaibu, made the announcement while addressing the media on Tuesday in Benin. …

By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, March 17, 2020 The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) on Tuesday confirmed a third case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, confirmed this development at a news conference in Abuja. Ehanire said that the stringent surveillance efforts of FMoH identified …

Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, on Monday, at the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Bank held at the Shehu Musa Yaradua Centre, Abuja unanimously approved the proposed final dividend of N2.50 per share, bringing the total dividend payment for the 2019 financial year to N2.80 per share with a …

Former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Anambra State under the Peter Obi administration, Hon. Edozie Aroh, has stated that the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Anambra State Permanent Orientation Camp at Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, was clearly the brainchild of the former Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi. Hon. …

Mexico City, March 17, 2020 Eight South American countries that form part of the regional alliance PROSUR have coordinated their response to the novel coronavirus, according to Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno. Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Colombia, Peru, and Guyana have agreed to “unify measures for the entry of people …

The decision by the Dr Ahmad Lawan-led Ninth Senate to set up a 56-member Constitution Review Committee seems to have raised more questions than it answered. The Committee, headed by the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, consists of eight principal officers who are to serve as a steering …

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Monday signed into law the bill for the establishment of Ekiti State Security Network Agency, and Amotekun Corps, with a warning to criminally minded persons to stay away from the State and the entire Southwest zone. Dr Fayemi while assenting to …

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2020 edition of the “Trek Africa Real Estate Summit & Expo” (TARESExpo2020) organized by Real Estate Reporters. Also to deliver speeches at the industry conference are Lagos state Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu …

Hours after leading Executive members of the Lagos State Government to the site of the multiple explosions that occurred at Abule Ado Soba in Amuwo Odofin Local Government area on Sunday, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu flew to Abuja to brief President Muhammadu Buhari and give situation report on …

  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Monday mediated in the crisis rocking the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers as he met with the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi and some of the Obas in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The meeting which was held behind closed …