Nigeria news today headlines : Monday 23rd March 2020
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Churches In Partial Compliance With Ban On Large Gatherings
CHINYERE ABIAZIEM;JOY ANIGBOGU;SULAIMAN FASASI;FELIX UKA;CHINWENDU NNADOZIE There was partial compliance with the ban on large gathering and worship nationwide on Sunday. The ban was given by the federal and state governments to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic which has since slipped into the country following its rage in other parts of the world.
Oil Revenue Shortfall Set To Hit $110bn In Three Months
LAGOS – Nigeria and other African countries stand to lose over $110 billion in taxes, petroleum exports, jobs, and contracts to local companies over the next three months due to the low price of crude oil believed to have been caused by the deadly coronavirus, the African Chamber of Commerce has said. The chamber said
COVID-19: Lagos, Kwara Ask Public Workers To Stay At Home
LAGOS – As part of proactive measures to protect Lagos State from the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu has directed all public officers in the entire unified public service from Grade Levels 1-12, which constitute 70 percent of the entire workforce, to stay at home from today for 14 days in the first instance. This
2018: Delta, A/Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa Top In Net Revenue With N741.74bn
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has put the total net revenue of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at N2.57 trillion excluding the internally generated revenue (IGR). Delta, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa states topped in total net revenue with N741.74. Victor Muruako, the acting chairman, FRC, disclosed this in the 2018
Coronavirus Cases In Nigeria Rise To 30
TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI; CHIOMA UMEHA; SAMUEL OGIDAN; TOYIN ADEBAYO LAGOS / ABUJA – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak cases in Nigeria have increased to 30, just as it confirmed three new cases in Lagos State. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this to newsmen on
National Assembly Is An Extension Of Presidential Villa –Adegboruwa
Ebun- Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), a human rights lawyer, in this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI, shares his thoughts on the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria and other issues. Excerpts: What is your assessment of the response of the Federal Government to the Coronavirus pandemic so far? I think that it is clear to all of us
Oyinlola, Oni Boost PDP’s Chances In South-West
LAGOS – With the return of two former governors to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the South-West chapter of the party seems to be witnessing a rebirth and resurgence which may bolster its chances ahead of the 2023 general elections. The ancient city of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital came to life last week following the
Covid-19: Unemployment Rate May Rise To 25 Million In Nigeria
LAGOS – The global economic and labour crisis created by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic could increase Nigeria’s unemployment rate by almost 25 million, DAILY INDEPENDENT has gathered. The virus has made a huge negative impact on the world’s economies, especially the developing nations, including Nigeria. This gives them a narrow window of opportunity, especially for Nigeria,
Nigeria Can’t Attain Food Security With Traditional Method Of Farming – OFAB Country Coordinator
ABUJA – The Nigerian Country Coordinator for the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), Dr. Rose Gidado, has asserted that Nigerian cannot achieve food security and self-sufficiency with the traditional method of farming. Gidado in an interview with newsmen at the just concluded 2020 Science, Technology and Innovation EXPO in Abuja, at the weekend, maintained that
Dangote Donates N100m Cement To Abule-Ado Victims
Dangote Cement Plc yesterday donated N100 million worth of cement to the Lagos State government, to support the ongoing reconstruction process at the Abule-Ado area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government of the state, which was affected by a pipeline explosion last weekend. The donation was made by the Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote, represented
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