UAE central bank takes new anti-coronavirus steps, bringing stimulus to $70 billion
The United Arab Emirates’ central bank said on Sunday it had reduced banks’ reserve requirements for demand deposits by 50% to support the country’s economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aggregate value of all capital and liquidity measures adopted by the central bank since March 14 is 256 billion dirhams ($69.70 billion), the Central Bank […]
BREAKING: Makinde recovers from coronavirus
The Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde on Sunday night announced that he has tested negative to coronavirus. He tweeted: “I am deeply moved by your prayers and support throughout this period. I am so thankful. This evening, I received my second negative test result for COVID-19. I especially thank Prof Temitope Alonge, who acted in […]
Breaking: Gov Makinde tests negative to Covid-19
Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, has on Sunday night announced that he has tested negative for COVID-19 for a second time.
Nigeria reports eight new coronavirus cases, total now 232
By David Royal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reported eight new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 232. The centre announced this on Sunday evening on its verified Twitter handle. READ ALSO: Nigeria confirms 10 new cases of coronavirus, total now 224 According to NCDC, Thirty-three […]
Aside coronavirus: 10 Nigerian news you might have missed
Ten Nigerian news you might have missed. APC Govs laud Oshiomhole’s commitment to a prosperous Nigeria Governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have lauded the efforts of the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole towards building a prosperous Nigeria. Chairman of the APC Governors Forum and Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku […]
NCDC denies Funke Akindele as brand ambassador
By David Royal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has denied the engagement of any brand ambassador as part of its social awareness for the fight against the coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic. This is coming after numerous calls from Nigerians that the Centre should terminate its contract with Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, popularly known as […]
Queen Elizabeth II says collective effort will defeat COVID-19
Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday thanked healthcare workers on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus outbreak, promising that a united effort would help defeat the disease. In a rare special televised address, the 93-year-old monarch drew on her experience in World War II, offering a message of hope to people forced to separate […]
Stay-at-home order: Lagos husbands narrate experiences
More reactions from husbands are trailing the stay-at-home directive of both Lagos State and federal governments, which entered Day 11 and Day Seven, respectively. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lagos State Government had on March 24 directed closure of open markets, recreational centres, salons and other public places with exception of those […]
COVID-19: APC calls for understanding on stimulus package distribution
Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has stressed the need for residents to be patient on the distribution of relief package promised by the state government to cushion the effect of lockdown in the state. The party also urged residents to adhere strictly with the restriction of movement directive by […]
Botswana president tests negative, exits quarantine
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday was released from isolation at home after testing negative for coronavirus, the presidency said. The southern African country’s leader went into a 14-day self-quarantine on March 21 after a visit to neighbouring Namibia for an inauguration ceremony. “The Office of the President wishes to inform the public that the […]
Bayern Munich to resume training on Monday
Bayern Munich said Sunday that players will return to training on Monday for the first time since the Bundesliga was suspended due to the coronavirus. Bayern led the table by four points when the season was halted on March 13. “The Bayern Munich first team will return to training in small groups from Monday, April […]
