Nigeria news today headlines : Tuesday 24th March 2020
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CBN Gets The Kick Over Naira Devaluationthe
LAGOS – Financial analysts on Monday said the “re-alignment” of the nation’s currency, the naira, at the weekend by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by moving the official rate upward from N305.00/$1 to N360.00/$1 and BDCs rate from N360/$1 to N380/$1 is not the real value of the naira. Analysts at Cordros Securities, led
INEC In Dilemma Over Edo, Ondo Guber Polls
TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI; TONY EZIMAKOR LAGOS / ABUJA – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the country, there is confusion at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the fate of the governorship primaries in Edo and Ondo states as well as the elections, Daily Independent has gathered. While the governorship elections have been fixed
IPPIS: ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike
ABUJA – The simmering wrangle between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government climaxed on Monday as the leadership of the union declared an indefinite industrial action. Both parties have locked horns over the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and the non-implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. ASUU had
Coronavirus: NASS May Shut Down Over Lawmakers’ Refusal To Self-Isolate
ABUJA – The National Assembly may likely shut down today over refusal by some lawmakers to embark on self-quarantine after trips from countries noted to be highly affected by coronavirus. The lawmakers numbering over 30 from both chambers have reportedly decided not to enter a precautionary self-quarantine after official assignments overseas. Specifically, about 14 senators
APC: One Week, One Trouble
LAGOS – For the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the last few weeks has been that of upheavals. But just as the party manages to wriggle itself out a problem, it jumps into another one. Last Monday, precisely on March 16, its national chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole managed to escape being removed from office by a
Nigerian Leaders Must Have Political Will To Tackle Coronavirus –Daniel
Comrade Ezekiel Daniel, a Niger Delta activist, is the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Security to the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. He spoke to EJIKEME OMENAZU on the recent security threats in Delta State, especially the herdsmen killings in Ughelli and attacks in the Asaba axis of the state, among other issues. Excerpts:
COVID-19: Nigeria’s Medical Response Capacity Inefficient –Obaze
Oseloka Henry OBAZE is a diplomat, politician and former United Nations official, with broad experience in managing complex emergencies. As Secretary to Anambra State Government he was reputed to have managed the 2012 flood disaster that submerged six local government areas in the state. In this interview with CHUKWUJEKWU ILOZUE, Obaze reacts to the nation’s
Delta APC Should Stop Unnecessary Criticism, Join Hands With Okowa –Onuesoke
Chief Sunny Onuesoke, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter of Delta State to assist Delta State government in preventing the spread of Coronavirus pandemic into the state instead subjective criticism. He lamented that in a situation where all hands is supposed to be on deck
COVID-19: FIRS Assures On N8.5trn Target
ABUJA – In spite the ravaging impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Domestic Tax Operation Group (DTOG) of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has assured the Management and Board of the Service that it will work to “enable the Service to achieve its N8.5 trillion revenue target”. Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad, Director, Communications and Liaison Department
Capital Market Can Rescue Nigeria’s Economy – Amosun
ABUJA – The capital market has been described as a veritable tool that could rescue the nation’s economy from the brink of recession in the face of COVID-19. Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Chairman Senate Committee on Capital Market, also claimed that the capital market has the depth to revamp the nation’s poor state of infrastructure. Amosun, who
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