archiveMay 28, 2020

Thousands of irregular migrants are facing severe humanitarian conditions, due to the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic, said the Migrant Project. Over 300 migrants are stranded on the Mediterranean sea, after several European countries shut their ports against migrants in a bid to curtail the spread of coronavirus, said...

Some parents in Lagos State have kicked against reopening of schools in view of the  continued spread of the Novel Coronavirus  (COVID-19). They told the  News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in interviews that it was important for the federal and state governments to continue to safeguard  children from the pandemic....

Nigeria’s Apex Bank, under its Anchor Borrowers Programme, says it is set to empower no fewer than 11,250 farmers for the 2020 wet season farming in Adamawa. Alhaji Ilyasu Mu’azu, the Chairman, Adamawa branch of Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN), disclosed this during the flag off of the 2020 wet...

The Military high command says the Nigerian troops have killed over 188 terrorists in the North East, 411 bandits in North West and Central and rescues 236 victims in various operations in 21 days. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, stated this while briefing newsmen on the operations...

Jumia says it has partnered with International Breweries and Unilever to make consumer goods and beverages accessible to Nigerians on its online platform during the COVID-19 era. Jumia Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Massimiliano Spalazzi, made the disclosure on Thursday. He noted that in addition, both companies would be offering free...

No fewer than 4,159 Batch B NYSC members for 2019 passed out on Thursday in Oyo State at a low key ceremony that was devoid of the usual  parade. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was held in line with the COVID-19 protocol of social and...