Tag: Covid19

FG announces new COVID-19 lockdown, restricts social gathering to 50

Jide Ige

The Federal Government has announced a partial lockdown shutting down bars, night clubs and recreational centres in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country. The government also reintroduced COVID-19 restrictions across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory with a nationwide 12am to 4am curfew as part of new efforts to curtail the further spread of the pandemic. The Head of Technical Secretariat of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Dr Mukhtar Mohammed, said the new directive takes effect by midnight of Tuesday. He said…

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International Literacy Day 2020: FirstBank set the pace with innovative e-learning solutions

Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

By Eche Munonye Covid-19 brought a huge challenge to education and literacy, First Bank of Nigeria Limited responded with a Rosetta stone of innovative e-learning initiatives that have far-reaching effects Since 1967 that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have been celebrating International Literacy Day to promote the importance of literacy and education, every September 8 had witnessed book gifting, book reading and related activities are undertaken by the UN body and its coalition of partners. But this year is a departure as such enshrined activities are…

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2,430 COVID-19 patients on the run – Lagos Health Commissioner

Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

Lagos criminalises non-wearing of Face masks Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health has raised the alarm over the refusal by 2,430 people, who tested positive, to report at the isolation camp or present themselves for treatment. In a series of tweets at the weekend, Lagos State Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi said: “Two thousand four hundred and thirty active cases in the communities are yet to turn up for admission in care centres, either due to fear of stigmatisation or preference for home care treatment.” The…

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National Assembly suspends recruitment for 774,000 jobs

Jide Ige

The National Assembly on Wednesday announced the suspension of the Special Public Works programme under the National Directorate of Employment to cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, had approved the engagement of 774, 000 Nigerians under the scheme. By the arrangement, 1, 000 Nigerians who would earn N20,000 each on a monthly basis for three months are expected to be recruited in each of the 774 local government areas, of the country. The programme was expected to take off in October this year. But…

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Ogun to enforce Face Masks in public as Abiodun eases lockdown

Jide Ige

Prince Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, has announced the eased of COVID-19 lockdown in the state except on weekends and the mandatory wear of facemasks in public. National Infinity reports that the Governor stated this on Thursday evening while addressing newsmen on the update of COVID-19 held at his Oke-Mosan office. Abiodun said henceforth, there would not be restriction of movement between Mondays and Fridays except on Saturdays and Sundays. He added that the Federal Government’s order on curfew which begins between 8:pm and ends 6:am daily is still…

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Updated: Gen. Diya’s wife, dies of COVID-19

Jide Ige

One of the wives of Gen. Oladipupo Diya, (rtd) a former Chief of General Staff and ex-Ogun State governor, Sade is dead. National Infinity reports that Sade Diya was reportedly confirmed dead yesterday as a result of complications from coronavirus. A very reliable source told National Infinity that “she died yesterday and unfortunately, most members of the General’s household are infected. The house at Ikeja is now vacant and undergoing fumigation. May God rest her gentle soul.” NB: Earlier report mentioned Mrs. Josephine Diya as the woman who died. Sources…

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Presidential Team unravels cause of Kano mysterious deaths

Jide Ige

The Presidential Technical Team deployed to Kano to support the state committee in upscaling its response to COVID-19, on Sunday, said coronavirus is responsible for the mass deaths recorded in Kano State recently. Leader of the team, Dr Nasiru Sani Gwarzo, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Kano during the official presentation and handing over of the mobile testing laboratory donate by Aliko Dangote Foundation to the state government. He explained that the recent spike in deaths in the state was as a result of coronavirus. Dr Gwarzo…

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Why COVID-19 is spreading fast in Lagos

Benjamin Chukwudaalu, Political Reporter

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the delayed closure of the country’s borders, seaport, and airports, including the failure of returnees to self-isolate, caused the spread of COVID-19. He said this during an Instalive interview with CNN on Wednesday. According to the governor, Lagos was prepared to curb the spread of COVID-19 but had to wait for the Federal Government to shut airport, seaport and land borders. The PUNCH reports that though Nigeria recorded its first COVID-19 death on February 27, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), officially shut the country’s airports, seaports,…

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COVID19: Ogun to close borders at mid-night

Jide Ige

Ogun State Government has announced the closure of its borders with the neighbouring states and the international border with the Republic of Benin. The closure will be effected at 12 Midnight on Sunday, 29th March, 2020. It will be in force for two weeks in the first instance. With this restriction order, movement in and out of the state is thus banned as a further measure to contain the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abeokuta by Kunle Somorin, Chief Press Secretary, Governor Dapo Abiodun, the state is…

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COVID19: FirstBank offers skeletal services in select branches

Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Following the directives for partial lockdown in several  States across the country, we will be offering skeletal services in some of our branches across the nation. These branches will be open from 9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday. We have implemented all necessary health and safety measures across these branches to keep you safe at all our locations. For the list of branches, please go to https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/list-of-open-branches-nationwide/ Our alternative channels are available for you 24/7 during this period. Thank you for your understanding at this period as we continue to work to put You…

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Breaking: Nigeria records 14 new COVID19 cases, total now 65

Jide Ige

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced that Nigeria recorded 14 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 65. National Infinity reports that the agency made this known via its Twitter handle Thursday evening. According to the NCDC, two of the 14 new cases are in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and 12 in Lagos State. The breakdown of the cases showed that Lagos now has 44 cases. The NCDC tweeted, “14 new cases of #COVID-19 have been confirmed in Nigeria; two in FCT, 12…

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