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Nigerian government rolls out support schemes for MSMEs
The federal government has rolled out schemes to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
Nigerian government directs civil servants on levels 12, 13 to resume work
The Nigerian government has directed federal civil servants on Grade Levels 12 and 13 as well as those on essential duties to resume full duties.
Nigeria approaching 1,000 number of coronavirus fatalities – minister
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, revealed that Nigeria is also sadly approaching the symbolic 1,000 number of Covid-19 case fatalities, a grim reality that should be a wake up call for us.
Kano plans palliative for teachers, distributes PPEs to 538 private schools
The Kano State Government said it would provide palliatives to teachers and non-teaching staff of private schools to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nigerian government will use part of N2.3 trillion ESP stimulus as buyer of last...
The Federal Government will use part of the N2.3 trillion stimulus package to purchase locally produced items as buyer of last resort in line with its Economic Sustainability Plan, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Exam malpractice: Coronavirus will check cheating among students – Governor Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has said that COVID-19 will help in checking ‘giraffing’ among students during examinations.
ICAN chief urged Nigerians to embrace Made-in-Nigeria products post-coronavirus
The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mrs. Onome Joy Adewuyi, has called on Nigerians to embrace and patronize “Made-in-Nigeria” products post covid-19.
PTF urges NYSC to start planning resumption
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has advised the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to start planning the resumption of its full activities.
INEC bans branded face masks at polling units
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that political parties’ branded face masks/coverings would not be allowed at polling units on election days.
Katsina to reopen schools August 10
Katsina State Government has said graduating students would resume on August 10 for the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination which is scheduled to start August 17.
Nigeria to develop innovative interventions to improve coronavirus survival chances
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says efforts are ongoing to develop innovative interventions to reduce COVID-19 case fatalities to below one per cent.
Kwara students to resume Wednesday
All Senior Secondary 3 students in Kwara would resume on Wednesday as the state government had distributed 65, 000 face masks to schools ahead of the resumption.
Bayelsa promises safety of students as schools reopen August 5
Bayelsa State Government says it is taking steps to ensure that schools are safe to allow final year students to resume and participate in external examinations as directed by the federal government.
Gambia government officials ravaged by coronavirus
Three ministers in Gambia's government have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said, days after the West African nation's president went into self-isolation.
Ekiti government shuts down hotel for violating coronavirus regulations
Operatives of the Ekiti State Task Force on COVID-19 have shut down a popular hotel in Ado Ekiti, Delight Hotel and Suites, for allegedly violating government’s regulations to contain the spread of the virus.
Plateau community makes coronavirus test compulsory for residents
The Chairman of Vwang Traditional Council and Da Gwom Rwey of Vwang, Da Gyang G. Balak, has directed his subjects to carry out a compulsory COVID-19 test in four villages of Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Akwa Ibom governor to swear-in 8 new exco members Monday
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State will on Monday, August 3, 2020, swear-in eight new members of the State Executive Council recently cleared by the State assembly for Commissioner and Special Adviser posts.
Ogun set to reopen churches, mosques from August 14
Gov. Dapo Abiodun, who made this known while briefing journalists in Abeokuta, however, said the religious centres must strictly follow COVID-19 measures and guidelines.
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President Buhari: Boko Haram fighters are ‘mere scavengers desperate for food’
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Pentecostal Bishops demand end to killings in southern Kaduna
Pentecostal Bishops Forum of the 19 Northern States (PBFNS) in Nigeria has called for immediate fortification of security arrangements in the entire Southern Kaduna communities.
Bauchi spends N130 million on nursing education
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INEC heads to Supreme Court over Court of Appeal judgement on parties deregistration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would approach the Supreme Court over conflicting judgements by the Court of Appeal on recently deregistered political parties.
Governor Makinde: We will retrieve N96 billion ‘stolen’ during Senator Ajimobi’s tenure
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says his administration would retreive the state’s funds allegedly looted by officials of the administration of late Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
Amotekun commander solicits Ondo monarchs’, residents’ support
Chief Adetunji Adeleye, Commander, Ondo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, has stressed the importance of support and credible information from residents and traditional rulers to ensure adequate service delivery.
New university, six other bills for public hearing at Kogi assembly
An announcement by Cosmas Atabor, House Committee Chairman on Judiciary Justice and Protocols, indicated that the public hearing will hold on Tuesday and Wednesday, 11th and 12th August at the Assembly complex. All 7 Bills have recently passed through the second reading in the House.
PTF: Coronavirus positive cases gradually coming down
Dr Sani Aliyu, the Coordinator, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, has said that positive cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) gradually coming down as the daily results now revolves around 400.