BREAKING: Security operatives arrest dethroned Emir Sanusi, whisk him out of Kano
The Security Operatives in Kano on Monday arrested dethroned Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II and whisked him out of the state amidst tight security. It was gathered that the security operatives are heading to Nassarawa state where Sanusi will spend the rest of his life in asylum. READ ALSO: Emir Sanusi II dethroned over […]
Social Media bill, attempt to gag media space – CDD
As expectations continue to heighten over the public hearing on “The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019 (SB 132)” popularly referred to as the ‘Social Media Bill’, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has condemned the motive of the bill, and described it as an attempt to gag the social media space.
COVID-19: impact on economy becoming severe, investment in agriculture key — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the impact of COVID-19 on economy is becoming severe, especially the declining global oil price and called for massive investment in agriculture.
IWD: Ecobank celebrates women, reiterates equal opportunities
Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Mr Patrick Akinwuntan has reiterated the bank’s commitment to gender parity among staff. In a message to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020, Akinwuntan said this year’s edition with the theme: #EachforEqual underscores the compelling need of gender equality and sustainable efforts of women empowerment at the workplace for which Ecobank is proudly committed.
Minister of Health, Ehanire, confirms second case of coronavirus in Nigeria
Text of press briefing by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, in Benin, Edo State,on the second confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria: “Two new developments have taken place since the last briefing in Abuja on the coronavirus situation in Nigeria. “The first is that a team of researchers from various institutions in Nigeria, including […]
Coronavirus: Stop kissing, hugging, trips to affected countries — Mamora
Towards effectively containing the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Minister of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, has urged Nigerians to minimise body contact as much as possible even as he called for more proactive measures in the area of personal and respiratory hygiene.
