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Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

NDDC HQ shut over ‘coronavirus outbreak’

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as said that its staff in Jos Branch, on Tuesday averted what would have been another major fire disaster in the country.

Central bank reduces lending rate to 12.5%

The acting Director of Finance and Accounts of the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC), Chief Ibanga Bassey Etang, is dead.

NDDC acting director finance passes on

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appointed the award-winning Nigerian musician, producer and songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo, as its National Ambassador.

UNICEF appoints Cobhams Asuquo as national ambassador

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Official: ICPC investigating cases of coronavirus fraud

Oyo confirms two coronavirus cases

Nigeria invites bid for monitoring of spending of Abacha loot

Court to give accelerated hearing in Abia traditional stool tussle

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Niger has commended the efforts of Mr Hamzat Adekunle with state code number NG-19C-1696, for conducting free diabetes tests for 65 persons in the camp.

68 NYSC members to repeat service year in Lagos

State Governor Aminu Bello Masari urged security agencies and healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with the directive.

Katsina to build 722-bed capacity isolation centres

John Boyega strongly speaks against racism

business

213 British nationals were Monday evacuated from Nigeria through the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on a British Airways flight BA9157 .

Nigeria releases new guidelines for international flights operations

Akinwumi Adesina has not been asked to step down...

DPR defers implementation of oil industry training fees

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

IPMAN applauds NNPC over availability of products under lockdown

The central bank of eSwatini has cut its main lending rate by 50 basis points to 4%, its latest reduction in recent months in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

eSwatini cuts rates further in response to virus

Akinwumi Adesina has not been asked to step down – AfDB...

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed on Saturday met with the leadership of the National Assembly to intimate it with an Executive proposal to establish a N500 billion COVID-19 Crisis Intervention Fund.

Minister: Nigeria is heading towards recession

A pedestrian walks past a stock indicator board for the Tokyo Stock Exchange being displayed in a window of a securities company in Tokyo on October 1, 2018. - Japanese shares powered to a new 27-year high on October 1 after the US and Canada clinched a long-awaited trade deal, but other Asian equity markets struggled in subdued holiday trading. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

Tokyo stocks close sharply higher on hopes for economic revivals

sports

MFM Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has stated that his side still has a lot of work to do following their 1-0 loss to Enugu Rangers on Sunday.

Fidelis Ilechukwu: I abandoned ‘Okada’ business for coaching

During a session with the club's media, Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo was surprised to receive a call from legend Andy Cole.

Shanghai Shenhua give Odion Ighalo condition to extend Man...

The Premier League, EFL and FA have reportedly drawn up contingency plans in the event of a mass shut-down of sporting events amid concerns over the spreading of the coronavirus.

Premier League set for June 17 return

Yaya Toure to join Brazilian club

Bayern Munich’s German head coach Hans-Dieter Flick is seen during an interview prior the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt on May 23, 2020 in Munich, southern Germany. (Photo by ANDREAS GEBERT / POOL / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS

Bayern coach bemoans lack of fans at ‘special’ Dortmund clash

The likes of Willian from Chelsea and Ryan Fraser from Bournemouth are out of contract this summer.

Willian open to temporary Chelsea deal

Rafael Benitez says unfulfilled promises from Newcastle owner Mike Ashley played a key role in his decision to quit the Premier League club for Chinese Super League team Dalian Yifang.

Rafa Benitez linked with shock Newcastle return

English side, Leicester City, have demanded €55m from French team, Paris Saint-Germain to secure the services of Nigeria’s midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi.

Wilfred Ndidi credits Brendan Rodgers for his development into world class...

art

The Board of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has appointed Ms. Bernice Eriemeghe the new General Manager of the society. Before her new appointment, Ms Eriemeghe was Head of Finance & Administration at COSON.

Bernice Eriemeghe takes over as new COSON chief

American playwright Terrence McNally dies of coronavirus

Banky W, wife Adesua self-isolate as AMVCA attendee tested positive

Lagos: AMVCA participants exposed to coronavirus

Africa’s Namwali Serpell wins Windham-Campbell 2020 Prize

film

Ace Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie, on Monday decried what he called the “drop” in the quality of Nollywood movies.

Yul Edochie: Quality of Nollywood movies have dropped

NASA: Tom Cruise to work with NASA on first movie filmed in space

World’s biggest film festivals unite for 10-day global streaming event

‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Thor’ shift release dates

Netflix gains 15.8 million subscribers in three months

people

John Boyega

John Boyega strongly speaks against racism

Funmi Iyanda hosts Babtunde Fashola, Ali Baba on Public Eye

UNICEF appoints Cobhams Asuquo as national ambassador

Ali Nuhu: Why I stopped kissing in movies

May D: I didn’t have a bank account while with PSquare

technology

Google is creating a website for people to screen their health and help them find testing sites at Target, Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart locations

Google search results to take ‘page experience’ into account...

President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down social media companies after Twitter labeled two of his tweets misleading sets up a fresh challenge for platforms as they struggle to deal with political misinformation during a toxic election campaign.

Twitter-Trump clash intensifies political misinformation battle

US President Donald Trump speaks during a ‘Evangelicals for Trump’ campaign event held at the King Jesus International Ministry on January 03, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JIM WATSON - AFP)

Donald Trump threatens to close down social media following...

The photo-sending app that boasts 229 million users – better known for filters that turn your face into puppy or vampire – is a new battlefield for opponents President Donald Trump & former vice president Joe Biden, both of whom are in their 70s.

Donald Trump, Joe Biden turn Snapchat to presidential campaign field

However, there is a relationship that helps with understanding and appreciating what real kings stand for. It's the partnership between smartphone giant, itel Mobile, and famous Afro-pop star, Olamide.

A partnership of the Real Kings: Why itel and Olamide are...

Zinox boss hails Imo governor for crashing right of way charges

One video calling application that has witnessed a boom in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is Zoom.

Zoom removes Giphy from its chat feature

Facebook is renaming Calibra, the digital wallet it hopes will one day be used to access the Libra digital currencies, Novi.

Facebook renames Calibra digital wallet Novi

opinion

Former United Nations, UN, Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, has described the appointment of Prof Ibrahim Gambari as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari as a great asset to Nigeria and Africa ”in a broader sense.”

Agboola Gambari: The challenge of being a Nigerian and public servant

President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has described the late Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, as an experienced lawyer and banker.

Aisha Abba Kyari: My daddy, my best friend

My coronavirus anecdotes and the dangers ahead

Abdallah el-Kurebe

How I tested positive for coronavirus

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has again accused President Muhammadu Buhari of clamping down on the judiciary.

How to pull Nigeria from the brink