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FG Approves “Safe Reopening” Of Schools

Boss Mustapha
The Federal Government has approved what it called “safe reopening” of schools nationwide in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown ordered to curtail further spread of COVID-19.Read More

FG May Relax COVID-19 Measures Further Despite Rising Cases

Members of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 hinted on Thursday that government might soon relax some of the measures put in place to curtail the spread of the disease despite increasingRead More

Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike Over PPEs, Jos Sacking

Nigerian medical doctor
The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria on Monday commenced a nationwide strike after the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum. The NARD President, Dr Aliyu Sokomba, had in aRead More

Coronavirus: FG Suspends Airline For Flying Naira Marley

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika
The Federal Government has suspended a charter and aircraft maintenance firm, Executive Jet Services, for flying Musician, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, to Abuja to attend a concert.Read More

PTF Meets Governors, Security Agencies As Coronavirus Cases Surge

Boss Mustapha
The Federal Government on Thursday said it was concerned about the spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, which increased from 4,641 on May 11 to 14,554 on Thursday night.Read More

Coronavirus: Nigeria, Germany Meet Over Airports’ Reopening

Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos
Ahead of the June 21 resumption date for domestic flights in the country, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has met with the management of the Munich International Airport, Germany.Read More

Coronavirus Pandemic Just Beginning In Nigeria – PTF

Boss Mustapha
AS Nigeria’s confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 12,000 and the death toll hit 342 on Sunday, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has said that Nigeria may just be starting toRead More

Schools May Reopen After Lifting Interstate Travel Ban – Education Minister

Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba
The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, has hinted that schools may reopen in the country after the ban on interstate movement has been lifted. The minister stated thisRead More

Reps Grill PTF Over COVID-19 Funds

The House of Representatives during plenary
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 is appearing before the House of Representatives to account for the funds allocated and donated to the fight against the pandemic. A joint committeeRead More

Lagos Considers Options For Reopening Schools

Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, has said the state is considering different options in its bid to reopen schools. Adefisayo, at the annual ministerial press briefingRead More