Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 1st April 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 1st April 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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COVID-19: Airlines to post $39bn loss in Q2 – IATA
?Full year passenger revenue to drop by $252bn T he International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday painted a grim picture of what global airlines are exposed to as a result of the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic that has grounded airlines around the world. The new IATA analysis shows that airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30th June 2020, while posting a quarterly net loss of $39 billion. The clearing house for over 290 airlines, in its impact assessment of COVID-19…
COVID-19: Emefiele and the power of clairvoyance
Considering his wholehearted commitment to ensuring that Nigeria breaks from its oil dependency, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, clearly deserves to be described as a clairvoyant, given the current challenges that the country’s economy is facing due to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Tony Chukwunyem A lthough the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is first and foremost a public health crisis, the devastating impact of the virus outbreak on the global economy has led financial experts to predict that the world could…
Lockdown: Banks see prospect for e-payment growth
Prospect Many customers yet to embrace e-payment channels F ollowing lockdown measures announced by the federal and state governments to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country, Nigeria’s deposit money banks (DMBs) have stepped up efforts to get their customers to adopt electronic payments (e-payments), findings by New Telegraph have shown. Citing the need to adopt safety measures, particularly the social distancing campaign, which medical experts say will help prevent the spread of COVID-19, most DMBs have sent emails to their…
COVID-19: Dare wishes Gov Makinde quick recovery
T he Minister of the Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has join concerned citizens of Oyo State and family and friends of the state Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, to wish him a quick recovery after he confirmed testing positive to COVID-19. The Minister commended Governor Makinde for reinforcing the key messaging for slowing down the spread of the virus by deciding to self-isolate even though he is currently asymptomatic. Mr. Dare said “Your Excellency. I am sorry to hear about your test result on the corona virus. Let…
Joshua, Pulev bout now July due to COVID-19
M uch anticipated heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev will not hold until later in the month of July, at least, due to the rampaging coronavirus crisis, SunSport reports. English sports promoter Eddie Hearn made this revelation on Monday, March 30, saying the bout which was earlier scheduled for June 20 has been shifted forward due to the global crisis Hearn says an official statement as regards full details and new date for the fight would be made public in the coming days. Hearn told iFL TV: “It’s…
Poor welfare halted my coaching ambition –Aghahowa
F ormer Super Eagles striker, Julius Agahowa, has stated that he would have ventured into coaching profession but for poor welfare package of coaches in the country. Agahowa said he was currently more focused on the business aspect of the game and hopes to scout and build young talents across the country. “First of all, I’ll say it’s not compulsory that after your football career you must be a coach. Looking at how some of my senior colleagues were treated during their time as coaches, that’s enough to discourage me…
Amokachi names Mikel best Nigerian player
F ormer Super Eagles attacker, Daniel Amokachi, has named Mikel Obi, as the best Super Eagles player ever. Speaking on a radio programme monitored in Lagos on Monday, the former Everton star said with Mikel’s achievement, he has done enough to be named the best player from the country. Since coming to limelight during the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2005, the former Chelsea star has been consistent playing for several clubs and the national team. He started his career in the country with Plateau United before moving to Europe…
Rousing reception as 14th Jos theatre festival ends
For six days, the expansive premises of the Alliance Francaise, Jos, the Plateau State capital, resonated with performances as the 2020 edition of the Jos International Festival of Theatre, the 14th in the series, took centre stage. The festival with the theme “Building Connections” began on Monday March 9th 2020, and came to a glorious end on the night of Saturday 14th March. It featured seven plays with 12 workshops including a landmark seminar for 42 artistes by Mr. Ezekiel Gomos, OFR, who took the artistes on a…
COVID-19: Port earnings threatened as cargo throughput drops
Despite measures taken by government to ensure that ports remain open, there are indications that earnings by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and other agencies would drop this year, BAYO AKOMOLAFE reports T here is hint that shipping lines that carry goods from China to the rest of the world have started reducing the number of seaborne vessels carrying machinery, construction materials and essential goods as part of measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus. It…
Akeredolu signs public health regulations order to tackle virus
D etermined to ensure that Ondo State was free from coronavirus pandemic, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, yesterday signed regulations for the good order, safety, security and public health of the state. According to a statement signed by Commissioner for Information, Donald Ojogo, the move of the governor became imperative on the heels of the raging COVID-19 pandemic. While stating that the regulation would be cited as the Ondo State Dangerous Infectious Diseases (COVID-19) (Emergency Prevention) Regulations, 2020, he said, “all acts done prior to the commencement of these regulations…
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