COVID-19: Avoid social visits to stations, don’t make unnecessary arrests, IGP cautions Nigerians, officers
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, cautioned Nigerians to avoid social visits to police stations across Nigeria. This is just as he warned officers to avoid “unnecessary arrests and detention of suspects.” The statement, signed by force’ spokesperson, Frank Mba, with Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/, reads: “The IGP, while urging officers to observe personal safety measures, […]
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FDA approves new test that can detect coronavirus in 45 minutes
By Sola Ogundipe The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised the use of the first rapid diagnostic test that could detect the coronavirus in approximately 45 minutes. Tests will begin this week, according to a statement from California-based Cepheid, the company manufacturing the tests. Clinicians say faster testing will help alleviate some of the pressure […]
COVID-19: Stop indiscriminate consumption of chloroquine — ACPN
By Sola Ogundipe Nigerians have been cautioned against indiscriminate and excessive consumption of chloroquine and similar drugs in the quest to prevent COVID-19. The National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, Pharm. Samuel Adekola, noted in a statement entitled: “Just before ot gets out of hand”, that the National Agency for […]
COVID-19: LASG orders public workers stay at home for 14 days
The Lagos State Government has ordered the state’s civil servants from Grade Levels 01-12 to stay at home for 14 days, beginning from Monday. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, gave the order while briefing newsmen on the update of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) on Sunday at Lagos House, Marina. Sanwo-Olu said that the ”Stay-At-Home” […]
ABCON directs BDCs to comply with N380/$ official rate
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has directed bureaux de change (BDCs) across the country to comply with the new official exchange rate of N380 per dollar as well as other provisions of the new foreign exchange regime.
GTBank introduces Beta Health for low-Income Nigerians
GUARANTY Trust Bank Plc has announced the launch of Beta Health, a low-cost health financing product that offers instant access to health insurance for every Nigerian.
COVID-19: NDIC call on banks to restructure credit administration
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has called on banks to re-organise their credit administration in a way that enhance access to credit and loan repayment for customers in the trying times ahead.
Insurers’ premium income outpaces claims growth rate
THERE are indications that the financial fortune of the insurance industry is reversing the adverse portfolio profile which had seen claims crowding out premium income.
COVID-19: MTN staff to start working from home Monday
3 MTN Nigeria on Sunday said its team would start working from home as part of the precautionary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 Mr. Funso Aina, the telcos Senior Manager, External Relations, said in a statement that from March 23, workers are expected to perform their duties from home. Aina said that the […]
Demand for higher TB yield heightens MPR hike pressure
DEMAND for higher yield on treasury bills has added to the pressure for an upward review of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the end of its meeting holding today and tomorrow.
COVID-19: Deploying proactive measures against external shocks
GOVERNMENT officials across the country especially at the federal level have been under pressure due to the economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the world.
