FG lifts restrictions on recreational parks for non-contact physical activities
The Federal Government has lifted restrictions on recreational parks for non-contact physical activities, while it has maintained the ban on entertainment centers. Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government…
Buhari approves extension of eased COVID-19 lockdown by 4 weeks
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the second phase of the eased lockdown for another four weeks. This extension is the third for the second phase of lockdown…
R&D: CBN receives over 20 applications requesting N67bn grants to develop vaccines
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it has received more than 20 applications requesting for N67 billion grants under its Healthcare Sector Research and Development Intervention Scheme (HSRDIS). The…
PTF to decide on 2nd phase of lockdown June ending-Mustapha
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19) will continue to monitor developments nationwide in order to take informed decisions by the end of June, on the second phase of the…
Lockdown easing: PTF says Nigeria’s level of compliance unsatisfactory, evacuation of almajiris not in line with guidelines
PTF Chairman, Boss Mustapha The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has bemoaned the failure of many Nigerians to adhere strictly to advisories regarding the lockdown easing. During its…
NEMA gets new DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of AVM Muhammadu Muhammed (rtd), as the new Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the…
5,000 COVID-19 front line health workers to receive life insurance cover – SGF
The Nigerian government has received a life insurance cover for all front line workers in the fight against the coronavirus. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Task…
SGF apologises to Nigerians for violations of COVID-19 protocols during Abba Kyari’s funeral
Boss Mustapha The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, has apologised over social distancing violations that took place during the burial of the late Chief…
FG develops implementation Guide, Protocols for COVID-19 lock down Policy
SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha The Federal Government says it has developed implementation Guide and Protocols for COVID-19 lock down Policy. This was disclosed by Secretary to the Government of the…
Nigeria may go into recession if COVID-19 continues beyond 6 months – Minister warns
Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has warned that Nigeria may go into a recession if the coronavirus…