ECONOMY

NYSC ALLOWANCE: Be calm and Safe_Femi Ehiabhi

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members has been asked to remain calm and safe as the Director-General, Brigadier-General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has assured that it will pay the allowances for March and April. “As we earnestly look up to the Almighty God for help, management wishes to reassure all corps members once more that allowances… Continue reading NYSC ALLOWANCE: Be calm and Safe_Femi Ehiabhi

Aviation

Federal Government Announces Extension of Airports Closure_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has announced a two weeks extension to the closure of airports.A statement signed by James Odaudu ,Director public affairs, Ministry of Aviation says this is in line with the extension of the lockdown by President Muhammadu Buhari. "Nigerian airports earlier shut down as part of efforts to control the spread of coronavirus… Continue reading Federal Government Announces Extension of Airports Closure_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY · POLITICS

Odu’a Investment limited dissolved_Femi Ehiabhi

Governors of the six South-West states of Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo have dissolved the board of Odu’a Investment Limited. Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu announced the dissolution. He said the dissolution took immediate effect. The governors mandated the Group Managing Director of the company to take charge of… Continue reading Odu’a Investment limited dissolved_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY · EMERGENCY · HEALTH · POLITICS

COVID-19:LAGOS State Rolls Out Bumper Palliatives to residents_Femi Ehiabhi

The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, introduced new palliatives to cushion the effect of the ongoing lockdown of the State on its residents. The bumper scheme were rolled out by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu less than 24 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari, in a nationwide broadcast on Monday night, extended the cessation of movement in Lagos, Ogun… Continue reading COVID-19:LAGOS State Rolls Out Bumper Palliatives to residents_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY · EMERGENCY · HEALTH · WORLD NEWS

COVID-19: We Must Look Inwards As A Nation-Emefiele_Femi Ehiabhi

As many people are now aware, the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in China rapidly permeated and profoundly changed the world. While this crisis is first and foremost a public health issue, which has claimed the lives of over 123,600 people worldwide, and counting, the economic damages are unprecedented on several fronts: Crude oil prices… Continue reading COVID-19: We Must Look Inwards As A Nation-Emefiele_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY · OIL AND GAS · WORLD NEWS

Nigeria to reduce oil production by 300,000 barrels per day_Femi Ehiabhi

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has indicated Nigeria would be reducing oil production by more than 300,000 barrels per day. This will be in line with the historic output cut agreed by OPEC+ on Sunday. The output cut was initially to be 10m barrels a day. It was however reduced to… Continue reading Nigeria to reduce oil production by 300,000 barrels per day_Femi Ehiabhi

Aviation

Arrested Caverton Pilots Were Authorized in National Interest- Sirika _ Ada Nkong

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says the arrest of two pilots of Caverton Helicopters by the Rivers State Government is wrong. Mr Sirika who spoke during the Presidential Taskforce briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, explained that it was wrong for the state government to have carried out the arrests, without clearance from Federal Government “Civil… Continue reading Arrested Caverton Pilots Were Authorized in National Interest- Sirika _ Ada Nkong

ECONOMY · EMERGENCY · HEALTH · HUMAN INTEREST

COVID-19: “Essential Relief” for Osun Residence from today_Femi Ehiabhi

Osun State Government said it would from Wednesday commence distribution of food items to residents as part of palliatives to cushion the effects of ‘sit-at-home’ order to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Oluwole Oyebamiji, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), disclosed this in Osogbo on Tuesday after receiving voluntary donations of food items… Continue reading COVID-19: “Essential Relief” for Osun Residence from today_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY

President Buhari Approves Recruitment of 774000 Nigerians _Ada Nkong

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the engagement of 774, 000 Nigerians on Special Public Works programme in the country to cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic. Mrs Ahmed disclosed this at a press conference on fiscal stimulus measures in response to COVID-19 pandemic and… Continue reading President Buhari Approves Recruitment of 774000 Nigerians _Ada Nkong