Nigeria news today headlines : Wednesday 18th March 2020
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Finland Restrict Traffic Over Its Borders – Minister
Finland will start heavily restricting traffic over its borders on Thursday in an attempt to contain the coronavirus outbreak, interior minister Maria Ohisalo said. Finland’s center-left government approved legislation on Tuesday to adopt a state of emergency that the parliament is expected to approve on Wednesday. Finland’s health authority had confirmed 319 coronavirus cases but
Fed To Buy Short-term Corporate Debt
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Tuesday said it would relaunch financial crisis-era purchases of short-term corporate debt to thaw credit markets strained by an escalating public health emergency that has disrupted daily life for millions of Americans and threatens to push the economy into recession. Under the Commercial Paper Funding Facility, first used in 2008,
Coronavirus: UK Cinemas Close Their Doors
Cinemas across the UK and Ireland are shuttering because of the coronavirus outbreak, it was announced on Tuesday.Cineworld, Odeon, Everyman Media Group and Vue Cinemas took the decision, along with the British Film Institute cinema complex on London’s Southbank, to temporarily close screens after the government on Monday advised people to avoid entertainment venues. In
COVID-19: Jennifer Lopez Self-Isolates With Family
Jennifer Lopez is focusing on her health and the wellness of others as she self-quarantines with fiance Alex Rodriguez in efforts to help quell the coronavirus. The Hustlers star said she is ‘stuck at home’ for the time being as the couple are doing whatever they can to make sure they are not exposed to the respiratory
Royal Albert Hall Closes Its Doors Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Royal Albert Hall has closed its doors following the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement on their website reads: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and following advice from government, we have taken the decision with a heavy heart to close the Royal Albert Hall from midday today, Tuesday 17 March, to the public until further notice.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Stay Put In Canada
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are on lockdown in Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau closed the country’s border as the coronavirus pandemic continues. According to reports, the pair are now back together, after their last events as senior royals in the UK. Page Six report that Meghan caught the last commercial flight back to Canada last
COVID-19: Diamond League Suspends Three Meetings
The Diamond League has postponed its first three meetings of the 2020 season planned for April and May in Qatar and China because of the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement came after Qatar banned inbound passenger flights and prevented the entry of foreign nationals on Sunday, making the Diamond League the latest high-profile competition to postpone
Australia Continues Prep For T20 WC
Despite the ongoing derailment by the coronavirus pandemic of sports events all across the world, Cricket Australia remains committed to stage the 2020 T2o World Cup later this year. With many competitions biting the bullet by ordering postponement or cancellation to avoid health or safety risks, the organisers of the showpiece cricket event are adamant
Brazil Introduces New Standard For QR Codes
The Central Bank of Brazil has introduced new standard for QR code to create a pro-competitive environment in the country’s payment system. The country’s apex bank in a statement said: “The new rules aim to increase transparency for end-users, both payers and recipients, by expanding and improving access to information and, thus, creating a pro-competitive
Amazon Struggles As Shoppers Panic Buy
We’ve seen shelves ransacked at Supermarkets but now even Amazon are struggling to keep up with the panic buying and Amazon shortages of household staples are starting to appear. Today for example, toilet roll is a prime example of Amazon shortages with none available on Amazon pantry and only a single kitchen roll being available
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