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COVID-19: Again FG extends second phase of eased lockdown for four weeks

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the second phase of the eased COVID-19 lockdown by another four weeks. This extension is the third for the second phase of the lockdown currently observed across the country, Daily Times gathered. Speaking during the daily briefing of the

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COVID-19: Katsina govt. relaxes lockdown

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2020 0

The Katsina State Government has relaxed the COVID-19 lockdown to between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m daily across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Katsina. Tanzanian president says economy is more important than […]

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Lockdown: Manufacturers get FG’s commendation on essential items production

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2020 0

The Federal Government has commended Manufacturers and on the sustained production of essential commodities nationwide to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown that was put in place to curtail the spread of the Pandemic. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo, CON, who was represented by Engr. Battah Ndirpaya, the […]

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AIICO to feed Lagos communities amid COVID-19 lockdown

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2020 0

AIICO Insurance Plc has embarked on a Feeding Relief Programme to cater for the needs of underprivileged communities in Lagos amid the COVID-19 lockdown. As a socially responsible organization, the Company has seen the need for this Corporate Social Responsibility intervention to complement Government’s efforts aimed at ensuring access to food supply while restricting

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COVID-19 lockdown: Why we are introducing new directives in Plateau, by Gov Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2020 0

The Plateau State governor, Mr. Simon Lalong has said that the total lockdown in the state will continue from Sunday, May 3 till Thursday, May 7. He made this declaration on Thursday even as he partially relaxed the existing restriction order in the state by three days to enable residents restock for the total lockdown […]

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A failed state on the horizon

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2020 0

It has taken covid-19 for everyone to know that Nigeria is a failed state. In a matter of three or four months ahead, those who have been living in denial will have no cause to doubt what we’ve been saying for years. The nation’s economy has, for decades, been sustained by the informal sector. Now, […]

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COVID-19 lockdown: NECA warns of resulting impact on businesses

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2020 0

Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has said that the resulting impact of the total lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and FCT can lead to crippled businesses, heightened rate of job loss and increased level of poverty with consequential effect of increased insecurity. NECA in its weekly bulletin added that massive job losses are inevitable except if […]

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COVID-19 lockdown: ‘50% of global airlines may go extinct soon,’ IATA warns

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

Half of the global airlines may be wiped out by COVID-19 as the devastating pandemic continues to take its toll, not just on human beings, but also on the world economy. The global airline industry is also projected to lose $314 billion in passenger revenue in 2020, a 55 per cent drop over 2019 figures. […]

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COVID-19 Lockdown: FCTA convicts 156 violators

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

The Mobile Courts activated by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has prosecuted no fewer than 156 violators of the Stay-at-home Presidential Order aimed at curtailing the spread of covid-19 in the country. Malam Wadata Bodinga, the Director, FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), made the disclosure in an interactive session with newsmen, on

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Expert: Italy not ready to reopen amid ‘hidden iceberg’ of infections

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

Italy “is not ready” to end its coronavirus lockdown and its official contagion figures are significantly underestimated, a top virologist cautioned on Thursday. Dr Andrea Crisanti of the University of Padua is credited with helping the north-eastern Veneto region contain one of Italy’s first coronavirus clusters, in the small town of Vo. “The

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Retired Pope Benedict celebrates 93rd birthday under ‘house arrest’

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

Former Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his 93rd birthday on Thursday under strict isolation at home due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Benedict, who has been living in a monastery within Vatican grounds since retiring seven years ago, has stopped contacts with the outside world to minimize contagion risks. “We live under ‘house arrest’ like so […]

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COVID-19 Lockdown: Gas supply to GenCos critical to power supply, says NNPC boss

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari on Thursday said that the issue of gas supply to the Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) is critical to the power supply in the country. Speaking at a meeting where the House of Representatives and other stakeholders in the power sector have agreed […]

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COVID 19 Lockdown: Ibeju-Lekki council boss rolls out second phase of food packages as palliative

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

AS part of his contribution to cushion the effects of the lock down on the people of his Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, the Executive Chairman of the council, Dr. Kemi Surakat, yesterday, Thursday rolled out the second batch of of the council’s palliative, in the form of Stimulus food packages  to the people of Ibeju-Lekki Local […]

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Britain set to announce three-week extension of Covid-19 lockdown

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

Britain is expected to announce a three-week extension of its near-lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus late on Thursday, after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it was too early to lift restrictions. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is expected to confirm the extension at Downing Street after chairing a meeting of senior ministers […]

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Many shops reopen as Austria takes first steps to ‘new normality’

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2020 0

Many Austrian shops were able to reopen under strict conditions on Tuesday, with the country among the first in Europe to ease coronavirus restrictions following four weeks of shutdown. Small retailers such as bookshops and boutiques, as well as garden centres and hardware stores, were allowed to reopen their doors – provided they follow strict […]

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India’s lockdown to be extended till May 3, Modi says

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2020 0

Premier Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended India’s coronavirus lockdown till May 3, but said he would consider relaxing restrictions in parts of the country after a week considering the hardships faced by the poor. “Taking into account suggestions from various Indian states as well as the public, it has been decided to extend the lockdown […]

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Spain’s Sanchez extends lockdown, says outbreak ‘under control’

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2020 0

Spain’s parliament voted on Thursday to extend a nationwide state of emergency until April 25, as the country struggles to contain the coronavirus epidemic, amid some of the highest numbers of infections worldwide.  The vote followed an 11-hour debate and much criticism of the way the government has handled the crisis.  This second extension of the restrictions

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Reps member gives cash relief to constituents to tackle COVID-19 lockdown

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2020 0

As part of efforts to cushion the effect of the ravaging global pandemic COVID-19 on his constituents, the member representing Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Wale Raji has began the disbursement of cash grant of N5000 each to his constituents. Hon Wale Raji said apart from the legislative support the House […]

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Why Nigerian importers may lose N34.12bn over Covid-19 lockdown

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2020 0

There is no doubt about the effects of the lockdown order by President Muhammadu on businesses across the affected states and the FCT, in fact, importers in Nigeria may lose as much as N34.12 billion to demurrage and port storage charges on about 75,000 TEUs imported into the country within the 14 days lockdown period.Although, […]

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COVID-19 Lockdown: Shehu Sani urges military to treat Nigerians in a more civil way

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2020 0

Former member of the nation’s upper legislative House, the Senate, representing Kaduna State, Senator Shehu Sani has condemned a viral video alleged to be that of the Nigerian Military harassing Nigerians while implementing the COVID-19 stay at home order. Sani appealed to security agents to stop harassing poor people on the streets while enforcing lockdown […]