China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law
China’s parliament approved plans Thursday to impose a security law on Hong Kong that has ratcheted up tensions with the US and sparked new protests over fears the city is losing its special freedoms. The vote by the rubber-stamp National People’s Congress (NPC) came hours after the United States revoked the special status conferred on […]
We’ll conduct National election amidst covid-19 – NNU
Following the inauguration of the Election Committee by the outgoing EXCO which tenure expires on 29th May 2020 and with deep sense of service to our fatherland, the ELECOM wishes to inform our Traditional leaders, All NNU branches, Clan Unions, Stakeholders, Trustees, Women Association, Youth Associations, Social Clubs, Ndokwa Sons and Daughters at home and abroad and the General Public of our readiness to conduct the National Election under the prevailing COVID-19 gradual easing of restrictions by the authorities.
Implications of COVID-19 on Nigeria’s Economy
By Chukwuemeka Anowu Like a tsunami, the coronavirus pandemic which brought ill-wind to our national frontiers has exposed both our soft-underbelly and the obsolete medical facilities in our country. The continued vulnerabilities which assail us in the face calls for a prompt response; thankfully the pandemic is only gradually making its impact felt on the […]
The virus and post-virus hit to all airlines – FBNQuest
Along with tourism, event management and large sports events, the airline industry has been heavily affected by the impact of the virus. Warren Buffett has sold down his positions in US carriers while Lufthansa has negotiated a €9bn bailout with the German government.
ECOWAS @45: Parliament rolls out post- COVID-19 economic recovery plan
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is redesigning its budget and programmes to reflect changes envisaged by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economies of Member States.
NDDC: Group faults IMC allegation against NASS
Group known as Niger Delta Accountability and Development Congress, Wednesday, condemned the statement made against the National Assembly by the Interim Management Committee (IMC), wherein it accused NASS of inserting over 500 projects into the 2019 budget of the agency and also arm twisting the IMC from carrying out forensic audit as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
