Why we licensed law firms as DPCOs – NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says licensing some law firms as Data Protection Compliance Organisations (DPCO) is to protect constitutional rights. This clarification is contained in a statement…
Over 300 Chinese nationals evacuated from Nigeria
China has evacuated 325 of its citizens from Nigeria via an Air Peace flight that was scheduled to depart at 10:05 pm on Thursday. The plane is headed for Shanghai….
NDDC shuts down operations over suspected COVID-19 outbreak, urges staff to go into self-isolationÂ
The management of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has approved the shutting down of the commission for two weeks over the suspected outbreak of Coronavirus with effect from Thursday, 28th…
COVID-19:Â Kogi State rejects in its entirety the 2 reported cases, says it’s fraudulentÂ
The Kogi state government has rejected the two COVID-19 positive cases announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. In its daily report of new cases on Wednesday, the NCDC…
Buhari unbundles Police, grants autonomy to Intelligence Bureau
The Federal Government has approved the reorganization of the Nigeria Police with the creation of an additional department, five Zonal Commands and granting of full autonomy to the Force Intelligence…
Covid-19 new cases dip to 182; NCDC validates Kogi cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 182 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded as at Thursday, May 28, bringing total tally of confirmed cases to 8,915. Total discharged…
COVID-19: We’ve yet to receive promised ventilators from U.S. – Minister
The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Federal Government is yet to receive the promised ventilators from the United States of America (USA). The minister…
CBN cuts MPR to 12.5 %, retains other rates
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday reduced its monetary policy rate to 12.5 percent from its previous 13.50 percent, as part of efforts to combat the economic effects of the…
COVID-19: CBN predicts negative economic growth in Q2
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has predicted negative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the country in the second quarter (Q2) 2020 owing to COVID-19 pandemic that had affected…
We’re increasing our fares, we’ve secured permission from LAMATA -BRT operator
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) says it has secured approval to increase its fares across all routes with effect from Friday…