Over 80 drone applications under review, training centre in pipeline — NCAA
Stories by Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said it is in the process of approving a new aviation training facility for drone operators. NCAA’s Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engineer Godwin Balang, said the agency has chosen to be methodical to ensure the facility met all operational benchmarks. Balang, who spoke at the […]
COVID-19: Kogi closes all entry points, bans motorcycle operations
Gov Yahaya Bello has ordered the closure of all land and water entry points into Kogi State as part of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. The state Commissioner for information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo confirmed this in a statement issued in Lokoja on Wednesday. According to Fanwo, passengers of commercial vehicles […]
COVID-19: Imo police shuns unnecessary arrests, enforces social distancing
By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo state police commissioner, Bolaji Fafowora, on Wednesday, directed his men to shun unnecessary arrests in Imo. The police made the announcement in Owerri, through the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Orlando Ikeokwu, he added that it was part of the preventive measures against the spread of the dreaded […]
Covid-19: Fayemi self isolates, says no cause for alarm
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has said there was no cause for alarm over his decision to self-isolate over the Coronavirus disease. Fayemi assured the people of the state of his well-being, saying his action was just a precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the […]
COVID-19: Ten coronavirus quotes by Nigerians
Compiled by Rasheed Sobowale “With the circumstance will find ourselves today, every citizen must engage in personal hygiene and take actions that can help us overcome this challenge and that exactly I have done.” -Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State Governor “It is commendable that state governors have closed down schools; however, this could be counterproductive if […]
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu orders eateries to only serve food in takeaway packages
Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, took more restrictive measures to break the cycle of transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu directed all markets and stores trading in non-essential commodities to close for seven days. The directive takes effect from Thursday, March 26. The directives, the Governor said, did not affect pharmacy […]
