Coronavirus

NIRSAL unit says an "automated business plan" which the fees covered, would no longer mandatory.

Containment and preventive measures have been imposed in many nations to slow down the spread of the virus.

The official said 99 per cent of the individuals traced have exceeded the 14 days observation period.

The new cases were reported in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and four states: Lagos, Kano, Akwa Ibom and Edo.

PREMIUM TIMES had earlier on Tuesday reported how many residents angrily criticised the plan.

Mr Babandede tested positive to COVID-19 on March 29, and had been on self-isolation since he returned from the UK.

The government says only trucks and trailers conveying food stuff, medicines and other essential services are allowed to operate.

The lockdown takes effect from 10 pm on Thursday.

Lagos state police impounded over 600 vehicles for flouting the lockdown order.

The lawmakers also discussed the proposal of giving free electricity to Nigerians for two months.

The labour movement expressed displeasure that Nigeria was excluded from the list of benefitting countries announced by IMF.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa says the measures were aimed at curtailing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

The commissioner says 118,000 households have been reached in the last one week through the house to house search.

The news of the seventh death came hours after the state recorded its sixth death from Covid-19, making two deaths...

Bauchi state government plans to deduct from the salaries of workers to fund its campaign against the spread of COVID-19.

The convicts were freed from Kafanchan and Kaduna Correctional Centres.The convicts were freed from Kafanchan and Kaduna Correctional Centres.

South Africa announced fresh 143 coronavirus cases on Tuesday.

The FCT enforcement team said the makeshift market at AYA junction was violating COVID-19 lockdown order.

Maldoror died at the age of 91

Mr Buhari reportedly met with the NASS leadership to discuss national issues, including the efforts to curb the spread of...

The N50 billion TCF stimulus package is meant to support households and MSMEs affected by COVID-19 pandemic.

Lagos has 192 confirmed cases; 120 of the cases are active, while 61 had recovered and been discharged.

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, was an important topic of discussion last week after reports of racist abuse related...

President Buhari lauds the EU for the donation.

The state government promised to share 200,000 food relief packages among the 20 local governments in the state.