Nigeria news today headlines : Tuesday 19th May 2020
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COVID-19: Buhari Extends Eased Restrictions By Two Weeks
INNOCENT OWEH;CHIOMA UMEHA; YAQOUB POPOOLA;BOLU-OLU ESHO;SUZAN EDEH;UCHE NWOSU ABUJA / LAGOS / ADO-EKITI / AKURE / BAUCHI / UMUAHIA – President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the eased lockdown regulations by two weeks across the country to tackle COVID-19 pandemic. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, made the announcement during the Presidential Task …
Nigeria Allowed Access To Hedge Fund Papers In P&ID $9.8bn Suit
A U.S. court granted Nigeria permission to request documents from VR Capital Group Ltd., the part owner of a company that received a $9.8 billion arbitration award the government is trying to overturn, reports Bloomberg. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer ordered in New York on May 14 that Nigeria can subpoena information from London-based hedge …
15 Chinese Medics Are In Our Care — CCECC MD
Michael Yigao, Managing Director, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Ltd, said the 15 Chinese medics that arrived in the country on April 8 are in the company’s care. Yigao made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja while reacting to questions raised by the media and opposition parties on May 14, as to the …
Ondo Lawmakers Desert Assembly Complex, Hold Plenary At Speaker’s Lodge
AKURE – The controversy surrounding the alleged N4.3 billion discovered in a secret account by the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu-led administration in Ondo State assumed a curious dimension when members of the state House of Assembly deserted the Assembly complex on Monday. The lawmakers were sighted at the official lodge of the speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun, at …
NCDC Bill: We Didn’t Offer Reps Any Incentive — Bill Gates
ABUJA – American billionaire and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, has described as spurious media reports that he offered a $10 million incentive (bribe) to the leadership and members of the House of Representatives to fast track the passing of the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill 2020 being considered by the House. The ad hoc …
No Equality In FG’s COVID-19 Palliatives Distribution – Iko
Chief Ndukwe Iko, is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Abia South and former governorship aspirant of the state. He spoke with select journalists on a whole range of issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Federal Government’s efforts, the recent Supreme Court judgment on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, among other salient …
Ndi Anambra, Why The Choice Of Dr. Godwin Maduka?
TONY EKWOABA & ONWURAH CHINONSO ANTHONY Over the past few years, there has been consistent discussion across many fora, in towns and villages in Anambra, with recurrent articles in local and National media, talks amongst people of different age, s** and class about one man, Dr. Godwin Maduka. Who is this Dr. Godwin Maduka everyone …
81% Businesses Affected By Total Lockdown – LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) yesterday declared that the five weeks lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja severely affected at least 81 per cent of businesses in the country. The chamber also said that 17 per cent entrepreneurs said that the lockdown had moderate impact on their businesses. …
Why FG Should Include Beneficial Ownership Details Among Bid Requirements – CSOs
ABUJA – The Federal Government should ensure details of the beneficial owners of prospective bidders are included among key conditions for those interested in participating in the licensing round for the marginal oil and gas assets planned for later this year, the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have demanded. The demand was part of resolutions at …
Global Oil Glut To Shrink To Six Million Bpd Next Month
The global imbalance between oil supply and demand, which has built to 26.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to halve to 13.6 million bpd in May and fall further to just 6.1 million bpd, according to a Rystad Energy analysis. It, however, said despite the improvement, …
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