COVID-19 pandemic: Access Bank innovates to give customers access to funds
By Nkiruka Nnorom Access Bank Plc has introduced a Dual Transaction Service (DTS) – an enhanced debit card service that provides access to credit at the same time. The Dual Transaction Service (DTS) is a bundled service designed to allow pre-approved customers to access a credit line through their existing debit card. “This is the […]
COVID-19: Global physicians call for urgent action to protect health professionals
By Chioma Obinna Leaders of the World Medical Association, WMA, have described as ‘deplorable’ the fact that even in the world’s most affluent countries, health care professionals have to deal with the coronavirus pandemic with insufficient personal protection. The physician leaders opined that when the pandemic ends, there must be a political investigation into the […]
Ensure Transparency in N500M relief fund, KADSPAC tells El-Rufa’i
A group, the Kaduna Social Protection Accountability Coalition (KADSPAC) has advocated for social accountability and transparency in the distribution of relief materials to vulnerable groups in Kaduna state.
PMS: IPMAN to comply with N123.5/litre price regime but…- Engr. Fari
Following federal government reduction of the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has promised to comply with the new price regime with immediate effect.
Coronavirus, threat to food security — Experts
Prof. Veronica Obatolu, the Executive Director, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, says Covid-19 remains a threat to food security due to the negative effects on production and research.
Lagos govt condemns attack on task force members by worshippers
The Lagos State Government has condemned the attack on members of the COVID-19 Task Force, by some worshippers at the Agege Central Mosque.
AEF: EnergyNet responds to COVID-19 pandemic
Sequel to the declaration of COVID-19 pandemic as a world-wide emergency, organiser of the global investment meeting for Africa’s power, energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, Africa Energy Forum (AEF), EnergyNet Limited has identified with the victims of the pandemic across the world. In a statement signed by its Head of Marketing, Amy Offord, the company […]
Covid 19: Ooni commissions Oro deity to embark on cleansing ritual in Ile-Ife
Residents of Ile-Ife, Osun State have charged to stay indoor throughout today as a masquerade would be performing traditional rite to cleanse the land of the deadly Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: EU plans work scheme, aid for farmers, fishermen
The European Commission will propose, on Thursday, a package of measures to help the EU economy, hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19, threat to food security-Experts
Prof. Veronica Obatolu, the Executive Director, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, says Covid-19 remains a threat to food security due to the negative effects on production and research.
COVID-19: Virologist urges FG to expand virus test capacity
Dr. Solomon Chollom, a Jo’s based Virologist, has called on the Federal Government to increase testing capacity for the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in the country. Chollom made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. He spoke against the backdrop of revelation by the Director-General […]
