The Federal Government has impounded an aircraft owned by a British company for operating commercial flights into Nigeria without approval. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made this known on Sunday via his Twitter handle, @hadisirika. He said the company, Read more
In furtherance of initiatives to help subscribers cope with the disruptions caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and demonstration of support to ongoing efforts to contain its spread especially through lockdown in some cities and partial shutdown in others, customer-centric network, Read more
Nigeria’s leading telecoms service provider, 9mobile, has thrown its weight behind Mobihealth international, an award-winning telemedicine provider, to launch free COVID-19 online screening and teleconsultation service for all Nigerians. This service is aimed at easing the impact of the lockdown Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Federal Capital Territory until May 4. He said a dusk to dawn curfew will take effect in all three cities after that day as a way of further curtailing Read more
Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has extended the quarantine orders being enforced in the state for another 30 days based on the recommendation of the Standing Committee on COVID-19. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Read more
As part of ongoing efforts to rid the State of the coronavirus pandemic, Lagos State Government has made wearing of face masks at public gatherings mandatory. This announcement was made yesterday by the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Read more
Osagie Ehanire, the minister of health, says 40 health workers have tested positive for the coronavirus. Giving updates on Thursday during the presidential task force on COVID-19 briefing, the minister urged frontline workers to always protect themselves when treating patients. Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved immediate payments of the two months withheld salaries of University lecturers that refused to enroll in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS. The President’s approval came after he had a meeting with the Read more
Chief of staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari, has become the first Nigerian high profile politician to pass away from the Covid-19 pandemic. How death was confirmed by special adviser to the President, Mr Femi Adesina. Statement below: The Presidency Read more
Today, Facebook has announced another step the company is taking to combat the spread of harmful hoaxes and misinformation about COVID-19 on its platforms. Through Facebook’s Newsfeed, users who interact with harmful COVID-19 claims will receive messages on COVID-19 myths Read more