Caverton Off the Hook as Rivers Withdraws Charges Against Two Pilots, 10 Passengers
Caverton Helicopters Limited is finally off the hook in its battle with the Rivers State government led by Gov Nyesom Wike. This is because the court in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 struck out the case against the two pilots and 10 passengers. This is contained in a statement signed by the Rivers […]
Federal High Court Releases Guidelines for Virtual Proceedings
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court has released guidelines and practice directions authorising judges to adopt virtual proceedings for court cases in all its judicial divisions. The Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, issued the practice directions for cases to be heard virtually on Zoom, Skype or any other audio-visual means approved by the […]
Customs Obstructions Hindering Ease of Doing Business – NECA
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Monday observed that Customs operatives’ incessant obstructions, was already, seriously hindering the ease of doing business by the manufacturing companies. Its Director-General, Mr Timothy Olawale indicated this in a statement, grieving that such act was jeopardising the Federal Government’s efforts at promoting ease of doing business in Nigeria. Olawale […]
COVID-19: CBN, NNPC Step Up With N1bn to Pay for Hotel, Food for Evacuees
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, have agreed to pay for the accommodation and feeding of at least 3, 000 returnee citizens of the country during their two-week mandated quarantine on arrival in the country. The Governor Godwin Emefiele-led CBN and the NNPC-led Mele Kyari have been major […]
COVID-19 And Nigerian Banks by Reuben Abati
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the entire world – the future of everything and the world of work, but perhaps the most visible effect of this disruption is most felt in the financial services sector, the markets and the global economy. In this regard, the banking sector is one of the most gravely impacted. It […]
COVID-19: Presidency Extends Gradual Easing of Lockdown by Two Weeks
Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari has extended the gradual easing of the COVID-19 lockdown by two weeks across the nation. The chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, announced this on Monday during the daily briefing of the task force in Abuja. According […]
T.Y. Danjuma Visits Buhari, Keeps Mum After Meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari today met with retired Gen. T. Y. Danjuma, in a closed door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agenda of the meeting between the president and the visiting elder statesman, whose last visit to the State House was over three years ago, was […]
Troops Kill 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP ‘Criminals in Fierce Encounter – DHQ
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has confirmed that Nigerian troops had a fierce encounter with Boko Haram/ISWAP criminals at Baga in Borno state. However, the terrorists who were moving toward attacking surrounding villages were overwhelmed by the firepower of the Nigerian troops. Consequently, 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP criminals were killed, Major General, John Enenche, coordinator, defence media operations […]
Sylva Advises Bayelsa APC to Keep Hope Alive
Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has advised members of the party in the state to remain strong and steadfast. The party leader gave the advice in a statement issued on Monday by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Doifie Buokoribo. […]
Coronavirus: Buhari to Address Nigerians Today
President Muhammadu Buhari will Monday address the nation in a broadcast, Aliyu Sani, national coordinator of the presidential task force on COVID-19 said, when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. The President is expected to speak further on the easing of the lockdown. Nigeria presently has 5621 new cases with 1472 […]
