By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has said in spite of the coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the nation’s economy, the Federal Government cannot reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 per cent, saying the country’s […]

There are indications that equity investors are already positioning their stakes in the stock market ahead of resumption of economic activities next week.

For the second day running, the Borno State High Powered Response Team on COVID-19 has suspended its daily media briefing on its activities. Journalists and other stakeholders waiting for updates on the growing cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday were disappointed when it was announced that the briefing had been suspended. No reason […]

Following the combination of the coronavirus ,Covid-19 pandemic and the crash in oil prices, former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Kingsley Moghalu    has emphasized the need for the Federal Government to commence a far-reaching restructuring    and repositioning of Nigeria’s economy.

The Minister of Health, State, Olorunnimbe Mamora, on Friday warned hospitals forcing pregnant women to pay for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to desist from such act. The minister gave the warning while fielding questions from journalists at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 daily press briefing in Abuja. He described as unacceptable and condemnable […]