Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled economic stimulus package for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society. The stimulus, which comes in food packs, to be distributed to every local government in the State is aimed at cushioning the effect of the fourteen days stay-at-home directive. Speaking after an on-the-spot assessment of one of…
Day: March 27, 2020
Breaking: Femi Otedola Donates N1Billion To Fight Coronavirus
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has donated 1 billion naira to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Otedola made the announcement via his social media page some minutes ago. He wrote; “I will be donating 1 billion naira towards the eradication of COVID-19 across Nigeria.” “We must all do what we can to flatten the…
Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said. Mr Johnson has mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Downing Street. “He was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty,” a statement said. He will still be in charge of the government’s handling of…
Buhari Approves Immediate Release Of N10 Billion Grant To Lagos State
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved immediate release of a N10 billion grant to Lagos State and N5 billion special intervention fund to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) to equip, expand and provide personnel to its facilities and laboratories across the country. The president said this in a statement Garba Shehu, his spokesman, issued…
NCC Reveals How It’s Fighting Coronavirus
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it has put in place measures to support initiatives by other stakeholders to curtail the scourge of coronavirus. The Commission, in conjunction with industry players and all other government agencies, has agreed to reduce the frequency of physical meetings all through the period of the coronavirus outbreak and considered…