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Price of Petrol Reduced from N145 to N125

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2020March 18, 20200

President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, approved the reduction in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N145 per liter to about N125. (N369=$1) Minister

NYSC Shut 3-Weeks Orientation Camp Over COVID-19

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2020March 18, 20200

Following the continuing outbreak of Coronavirus, Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Wednesday morning shut down all its camps and suspended ongoing orientation course

Nigeria Place Travel Ban on US, UK, 11 Other Nations

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2020March 18, 20200

Finally, the Nigerian Federal Government has taken measures to curb the risk of travelers from Coronavirus (COVID-19) endemic countries bringing the disease into the country

FG Bans All Travels by MDAs

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2020March 18, 20200

The federal government Tuesday banned all travels outside the country by Ministries, Departments and Agencies till further notice. Secretary to the Government of the Federation,

ECOWAS Suspends Meetings Over COVID-19

Global UpfrontMar 17, 2020March 17, 20200

Following the continuing outbreak of Coronavirus, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has suspended all meetings involving participants travelling on international flights

Nigeria Suspends National Sports Festival Over COVID-19

Global UpfrontMar 17, 2020March 17, 20200

Following the continuing escalation of the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday directed the immediate suspension of the 20th edition of

FG Begins Secondary Screening of Travellers from 8 COVID-19 Endemic Nations

Global UpfrontMar 16, 2020March 16, 20200

The Nigerian Federal Government on Monday announced that it is to commence secondary screening at points of entry for travellers from eight high risk countries

FG suspends $22.7b external borrowing plan

Global UpfrontMar 16, 2020March 17, 20200

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, on Monday announced that the Federal Government has suspended its $22.7 billion external borrowing plans due to current realities

CBN Cut Interest Rate on Its Bank Applicable Facilities from Nine to 5 Per Cent

Global UpfrontMar 16, 2020March 16, 20200

In reaction to the negative effects of the pandemic, Coronavirus, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday cut interest rates on all applicable apex

Buhari Mourns as 17 die in Lagos Pipeline Explosion

Global UpfrontMar 16, 2020March 16, 20200

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed sadness at the pipeline explosion in Abule Ado area of Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, in which 17 persons died.