Sanwo-Olu urged to avert post COVID-19 food crisis
The Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been urged to pay more attention to agriculture to avert food crisis in the State after the COVID-19 pandemic.
50 unsold cargoes of Nigeria’s oil await buyers
The global oil market remains dull as 50 unsold cargoes of Nigeria’s Bonny Light await buyers, indicating that the volatile market is still flooded with unsold stocks.
Ogun begins second phase of ease of lockdown from June 1
By James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Thursday announced the second phase of ease of lockdown imposed on the state due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in the country. This second phase of the lockdown ease, which will commence on June 1, according to the Ogun State Governor Abiodun […]
Fifty unsold cargoes of Nigeria’s crude oil await buyers in global market
By Udeme Akpan with Agency Report The global oil market remains dull as 50 unsold cargoes of Nigeria’s Bonny Light await buyers, indicating that the volatile market is still flooded with unsold stocks. Reuters, which confirmed the situation, disclosed that despite the coronavirus pandemic, India purchased a bulk of the nation’s crude yesterday. It stated: […]
Chris Ogunbanjo Foundation, LEKRIS Farms donate land for Yoruba Ko’ya for food production
Chris Ogunbanjo Foundation and LEKRIS Farms in Ogun State, on Thursday, donated eight hectares of land and a training centre for the food production and youth empowerment projects of Yoruba Ko’ya Leadership and Training Foundation.
Russia records over 4,000 coronavirus deaths as medics warn of bursting hospitals
Russia’s coronavirus death toll passed 4,000 on Thursday as medics in the second city Saint Petersburg said hospitals were operating at the peak of their capacity. Health officials reported that 4,142 people had died in Russia from the virus, with 174 new deaths over the last 24 hours. The number of new deaths equaled Russia’s […]
Stallion Group ups the ante with virtual showroom
Stallion Group has created a multi-brand virtual space that provides a showroom experience for customers.
NYSC extends 28 members’ service year in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta No fewer than 28 NYSC members from the 2019 Batch B stream 1 will either have their services extended or remobilised in Ogun State. This was disclosed by the State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Dr Belinda Faniyi at the passing out of about 4,250 corps members […]
Ekiti expands isolation centre to 150 beds
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Government, on Thursday, formally expanded its isolation centre to 150 bed space, following the delivery of 100 hospital beds and other medical equipment from the Nigeria Private Sector Coalition Against Covid-19 (CACOVID) in support of the fight against Coronavirus in the State. The expansion, according to Governor Kayode […]
Buhari auctioning Nigeria with foreign loans ― PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the country has been placed on the international market by President Muhammadu Buhari owing to accumulated foreign loans incurred by the All Progressives Congress, APC-led government in the past five years. The party said President Buhari’s moves to take a fresh $5.513 billion […]
ActionAid expresses concern over implications of 2020 budget cut on health, education, agriculture
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Social justice and non-governmental organization, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Thursday, expressed concern over implications of 2020 Budget cut on health, education, and agriculture sectors. The concern was raised after the critical assessment was made on the budget cut by the AAN as it touches these sectors considered to be critical to […]
