Finance minister says Nigeria’s economy could shrink -8.94% in worst case scenario
Nigeria’s economy could shrink as much as -8.94% in 2020 in a worst-case scenario without stimulus, Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed said on Thursday, a deeper recession than forecast after oil…
FG extends eased lockdown till June 1; Mustapha says fight to last a long while
The chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha said Monday President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension…
PTF briefs Buhari on Covid-19 fight; President to address the nation Monday
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday received briefing from the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr. Boss Mustapha, on the activities of the PTF across the country. Following…
Curfew: NMA decries members’ harassment, urges PTF to intervene
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), FCT chapter, has called on the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and heads of security agencies to intervene in alleged harassment of its members by…
Stop using bleach as covid-19 drug, it’ll kill you – PTF Coordinator
The National Coordinator of Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, said that essential workers should be allowed free movement across the country. He warned against the use of…
NGF demands stepping down of Infectious Diseases Bill, tasks States to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
The governors of the 36 states of the Federation have demanded that the Infectious Diseases Bill be stepped down until all necessary procedures were followed. The call was part of…
COVID-19: PTF urges governors to intensify dialogue on the “Almajiri” situation in the country
The Presidential Task Force (PTF), has called on Governors to address the “Almajiri” pupils issues squarely, to avoid further spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary…
COVID-19: PTF to mobilise about 3,300 informants to report suspected cases in Kano
SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 will engage about 3,300 informants to report suspected cases of coronavirus in Kano State. The PTF Chairman and…
Stop rejecting patients, especially emergency cases, FG urges medical facilities
Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health The Federal Government has advised medical facilities in the country to stop rejecting patients, especially emergency cases. Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health,…
COVID-19: FG says 4,000 Nigerians abroad willing to return, secures 1,300 beds in Lagos, Abuja
Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, says about 4,000 Nigerians abroad are willing to come home as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. The minister disclosed this at the…