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• 9 hours Islamic clerics arrested for holding Jumat service amidst coronavirus lockdown PremiumTimes
  The Kwara State government placed a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people. The post Islamic clerics arrested for holding Jumat service amidst coronavirus lockdown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 9 hours Coronavirus: Infected 8-week-old baby, three others recover, discharged in Lagos PremiumTimes
  “We have discharged 15 patients over the last two days and diagnosed 16 new patients on Thursday,” the commissioner said. The post Coronavirus: Infected 8-week-old baby, three others recover, discharged in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 9 hours U.S. loses 701,000 jobs amid coronavirus pandemic PremiumTimes |Biz
  The bureau said that as the coronavirus forced a widespread U.S. economic shutdown, many Americans lost their jobs. The post U.S. loses 701,000 jobs amid coronavirus pandemic appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 9 hours U.S. loses 701,000 jobs amid coronavirus pandemic PremiumTimes
  The bureau said that as the coronavirus forced a widespread U.S. economic shutdown, many Americans lost their jobs. The post U.S. loses 701,000 jobs amid coronavirus pandemic appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 12 hours Six passengers ‘killed in Boko Haram ambush’ PremiumTimes
  Two 18-seater passenger buses were heading to Maiduguri from Damaturu, Yobe state capital, when they were ambushed by suspected Boko Haram gunmen. The post Six passengers ‘killed in Boko Haram ambush’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 13 hours Coronavirus: Osun records new cases as Nigeria’s total rises to 190 PremiumTimes
  Twelve states and Abuja have so reported at least a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nigeria. The post Coronavirus: Osun records new cases as Nigeria’s total rises to 190 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 14 hours Nigerian league goalkeeper shot, hospitalised PremiumTimes
  The goalkeeper was attacked by hoodlums who dispossessed him of his valuables before shooting The post Nigerian league goalkeeper shot, hospitalised appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 14 hours Nigerian league goalkeeper shot, hospitalised PremiumTimes |Sports
  The goalkeeper was attacked by hoodlums who dispossessed him of his valuables before shooting The post Nigerian league goalkeeper shot, hospitalised appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 18 hours Coronavirus: Why we opened border for returnees despite presidential directive – Minister PremiumTimes
  ”Every citizen has the right to return to his fatherland whenever he or she wishes regardless of the situation, even at war," he said. The post Coronavirus: Why we opened border for returnees despite presidential directive – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Coronavirus: NITDA DG tasks ICT Startups on disruptive technologies PremiumTimes |Biz
  "Things are not going to be the same after the pandemic. The world economic order is going to change." The post Coronavirus: NITDA DG tasks ICT Startups on disruptive technologies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Coronavirus: Nigeria’s confirmed cases rise to 184 PremiumTimes
  Seven of the cases were reported in Lagos and three in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post Coronavirus: Nigeria’s confirmed cases rise to 184 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Coronavirus: NCDC replies Akwa Ibom government, says results are accurate PremiumTimes
  Mr Ihekweazu was responding to a statement by Akwa Ibom government questioning the credibility of the recently confirmed Covid-19 cases in the state. The post Coronavirus: NCDC replies Akwa Ibom government, says results are accurate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day One killed as soldiers clash with residents while enforcing coronavirus lockdown PremiumTimes
  The Delta State government has identified the slain youth. The post One killed as soldiers clash with residents while enforcing coronavirus lockdown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Nigeria bourse posts 0.10 per cent growth, amid Dangote Cement gain PremiumTimes |Biz
  The All-Share Index (ASI) inched by 20.66 points or 0.10 per cent to close at 21,121.20 against 21,100.54 on Wednesday. The post Nigeria bourse posts 0.10 per cent growth, amid Dangote Cement gain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Coronavirus: 11 more patients recover in Lagos, discharged PremiumTimes
  This brings the total number of discharged patients in Lagos to 18, with one patient evacuated to the United States. The post Coronavirus: 11 more patients recover in Lagos, discharged appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Coronavirus: 11 more patients recover in Lagos, discharged PremiumTimes
  This brings the total number of discharged patients in Lagos to 18, with one patient evacuated to the United States. The post Coronavirus: 11 more patients recover in Lagos, discharged appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day FIRS tax revenue increases 7% in first quarter 2020 – Official PremiumTimes |Biz
  FIRS analysis shows a collection of N1.1 trillion in the first quarter of 2020 against N1.0 trillion in the first quarter of 2019. The post FIRS tax revenue increases 7% in first quarter 2020 – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day COVID-19: Putin orders Russians not to go to work in April PremiumTimes |World
  Russia has reported more than 3,500 cases of the new coronavirus. The post COVID-19: Putin orders Russians not to go to work in April appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Lassa Fever: Nigeria’s death toll reaches 185 PremiumTimes
  Amidst the global coronavirus outbreak, Nigeria has also been battling a Lassa fever outbreak since the beginning of the year The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria’s death toll reaches 185 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Coronavirus: Akwa Ibom questions NCDC’s announcements, demands second tests PremiumTimes
  The NCDC on Wednesday said there were five confirmed cases of the virus infection in the state. The post Coronavirus: Akwa Ibom questions NCDC’s announcements, demands second tests appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina PremiumTimes |World
  The country of 30 million has taken drastic steps to contain the disease, halting international flights, closing most public places and suspending the year-round Umrah Pilgrimage. The post Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Lockdown: Banks to provide ‘skeletal services’ at Apapa port PremiumTimes |Biz
  An official said the banks would open between the hours of 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily for payments of duty on cargo. The post Lockdown: Banks to provide ‘skeletal services’ at Apapa port appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Coronavirus: What we’re doing to prevent outbreak at prisons – Minister PremiumTimes
  The move is to reduce congestion in the prisons and also avert the spread of the virus among a large population. The post Coronavirus: What we’re doing to prevent outbreak at prisons – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days U.S. evacuates citizen who tested positive to COVID-19 in Nigeria PremiumTimes
  The U.S. government had earlier said it was preparing evacuation flights for its citizens in Nigeria due to COVID-19. The post U.S. evacuates citizen who tested positive to COVID-19 in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Coronavirus: Confirmed cases in U.S. surpass 200,000, over 5,000 dead PremiumTimes
  The U.S. already has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world. The post Coronavirus: Confirmed cases in U.S. surpass 200,000, over 5,000 dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days UPDATED: Cuba ready to help in Nigeria’s COVID-19 battle – Envoy PremiumTimes
  The envoy says Cuba will be “attentive to the request” but said no such request had been made “at the moment.” The post UPDATED: Cuba ready to help in Nigeria’s COVID-19 battle – Envoy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days UPDATED: Cuba ready to help in Nigeria’s COVID-19 battle – Envoy PremiumTimes
  The envoy says Cuba will be “attentive to the request” but said no such request had been made “at the moment.” The post UPDATED: Cuba ready to help in Nigeria’s COVID-19 battle – Envoy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Atedo Peterside quits board of Nigerian Breweries Plc PremiumTimes |Biz
  Mr Peterside said he resigned to enable him focus on fulfilling the objectives of the Anap Foundation COVID-19 Think Tank, which he set up recently. The post Atedo Peterside quits board of Nigerian Breweries Plc appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Coronavirus: Nigeria’s cases rise to 174 as Akwa Ibom records five PremiumTimes
  With earlier announced cases, a total of 35 cases have been reported on Wednesday. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria’s cases rise to 174 as Akwa Ibom records five appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Lagos youth turn to sports as govt enforces lockdown order PremiumTimes
  The president had ordered the restriction of movement in Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun states to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. The post Lagos youth turn to sports as govt enforces lockdown order appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days COVID-19: Death toll hits 196 in African countries PremiumTimes |World
  The Africa CDC said the cases were spread across 49 African countries. The post COVID-19: Death toll hits 196 in African countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Tennis: Coronavirus forces cancellation of 2020 Wimbledon PremiumTimes |Sports
  The organisers had hoped to hold off making a final decision for a few more weeks The post Tennis: Coronavirus forces cancellation of 2020 Wimbledon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days AfDB approves $2 million assistance for WHO-led measures against COVID-19 in Africa PremiumTimes |World
  AfDB says the $2 million will reinforce WHO’s capacity to help African countries contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The post AfDB approves $2 million assistance for WHO-led measures against COVID-19 in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days NSE resumes April trading with 0.94 per cent loss PremiumTimes |Biz
  The All-Share Index (ASI) dipped199.93 points or 0.94 per cent to close at 21,100.54, compared with 21,300.47 on Tuesday. The post NSE resumes April trading with 0.94 per cent loss appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Serbian Government official dies of COVID-19 PremiumTimes |World
  Branislav Blazic, a State Secretary in the Environment Protection Ministry, contracted the virus during a visit to his hometown Kikinda, one of the epidemic hotspots. The post Serbian Government official dies of COVID-19 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days India turns rail cars, stadiums into COVID-19 isolation wards, jails PremiumTimes |World
  The Indian Railways said work had commenced on modifying 20,000 carriages into medical facilities, with each carriage containing 16 beds The post India turns rail cars, stadiums into COVID-19 isolation wards, jails appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Ex-Pope Benedict ‘doing well’ but no longer accepting visits PremiumTimes |World
  "Nobody is allowed to visit the pope as part of the precautions against the spread of the novel coronavirus." The post Ex-Pope Benedict ‘doing well’ but no longer accepting visits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days New Fuel Price: NNPC seeks smooth movement of petroleum tankers nationwide PremiumTimes |Biz
  The corporation said that the federal government counted on the support of the law enforcement agencies across the country to ensure smooth distribution of petroleum products. The post New Fuel Price: NNPC seeks smooth movement of petroleum tankers nationwide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms 12 new cases, total now 151 PremiumTimes
  The 12 new cases were reported in three states: Osun, Edo and Ekiti. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms 12 new cases, total now 151 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Former Olympic Marseille’s boss, Pape Diouf, dies of Coronavirus PremiumTimes |Sports
  Diouf was the first black president of a first-level European club when he took the leadership at Marseille in 2005. The post Former Olympic Marseille’s boss, Pape Diouf, dies of Coronavirus appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Amidst lockdown, truck crushes six to death in Lagos PremiumTimes
  The Lagos State Emergency Response Agency (LASEMA) said the accident involved the Dangote truck and a commercial taxi conveying seven people. The post Amidst lockdown, truck crushes six to death in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Why Nigeria suspended plan to hike electricity tariffs PremiumTimes
  The NERC says it would delay the review for three months till June 30, 2020. The post Why Nigeria suspended plan to hike electricity tariffs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigerian paralympic gold medalist Ndidi Nwosu is dead PremiumTimes |Sports
  It was at the Commonwealth Games that she sustained an injury which affected her spine. The post Nigerian paralympic gold medalist Ndidi Nwosu is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Burundi, Botswanna, Sierra Leone confirm index cases of Covid-19 PremiumTimes |World
  Prior to this confirmation, Sierra Leone was the only West African State to have zero cases. The post Burundi, Botswanna, Sierra Leone confirm index cases of Covid-19 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigeria reduces fuel price to N123.50 per litre PremiumTimes
  All retail outlets should start selling at the new price from April 1, an official said. The post Nigeria reduces fuel price to N123.50 per litre appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Electricity tariffs won’t be increased unless DisCos improve operations – Minister PremiumTimes
  Mr Mamman was reacting to an announcement by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The post Electricity tariffs won’t be increased unless DisCos improve operations – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days NSE: Indices drop further by 0.14 per cent PremiumTimes |Biz
  The All-Share Index, which opened at 21,330.79 lost 30.32 points or 0.14 per cent to close at 21,300.47. The post NSE: Indices drop further by 0.14 per cent appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Renowned American neurosurgeon dies of coronavirus PremiumTimes |World
  Mr Goodrich developed a multi-stage approach for separating craniopagus twins, who were fused at the brain and skull. The post Renowned American neurosurgeon dies of coronavirus appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Senegal confirms 13 new cases of COVID-19 PremiumTimes |World
  With the 13 new cases, Senegal now has a total of 175 COVID-19 cases. The post Senegal confirms 13 new cases of COVID-19 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days UPDATED: Nigeria suspends plan to increase electricity tariff PremiumTimes
  Earlier on Tuesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) condemned the plan to increase the electricity tariff. The post UPDATED: Nigeria suspends plan to increase electricity tariff appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Coronavirus: Nigeria, Angola, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana among the most hard-hit as oil price plunges PremiumTimes |Biz
  The African Energy Chamber analyses the most vulnerable African countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil price The post Coronavirus: Nigeria, Angola, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana among the most hard-hit as oil price plunges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigerian Army removes commander who complained of Boko Haram attack on troops PremiumTimes
  Olusegun Adeniyi, in a major reshuffle of top army officers, was redeployed after saying troops were poorly equipped. The post Nigerian Army removes commander who complained of Boko Haram attack on troops appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Coronavirus Lockdown: How to stay fit, active at home – Fitness experts PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  One of the concerns some Nigerians have expressed about the on-going lockdown is weight gain. The post Coronavirus Lockdown: How to stay fit, active at home – Fitness experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigeria realised N2.3 trillion from crude oil sales in 2018 — NEITI PremiumTimes |Biz
  In 2018, 255.6 million barrels were lifted by NNPC, while companies lifted 445.5 million barrels. The post Nigeria realised N2.3 trillion from crude oil sales in 2018 — NEITI appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigerian Army redeploys top generals including officer leading Boko Haram war PremiumTimes
  Another major-general, F. Yahaya, will now lead the Boko Haram war as theatre commander of Operation Lafiya Dole. The post Nigerian Army redeploys top generals including officer leading Boko Haram war appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Congo’s ex-president dies of COVID-19 PremiumTimes |World
  The family said that he had underlying health conditions prior to contracting the coronavirus. The post Congo’s ex-president dies of COVID-19 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: Spain records 849 deaths in one day PremiumTimes |World
  Spain now has a total number of 94,417 confirmed cases. The post Coronavirus: Spain records 849 deaths in one day appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms four new cases, totalling 135 PremiumTimes
  The NCDC says the new cases were reported in Ogun and Osun States. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms four new cases, totalling 135 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: New cases detected in Ogun, Osun, Nigeria’s total rises PremiumTimes
  The public health agency on Tuesday said the new cases were reported in two states, Ogun and Osun. The post Coronavirus: New cases detected in Ogun, Osun, Nigeria’s total rises appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: More troubles for Nigeria as oil price crashes below $20 — lowest in 18 years PremiumTimes |Biz
  The price of oil has sunk to levels not seen since 2002 as demand for crude collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic. The post Coronavirus: More troubles for Nigeria as oil price crashes below $20 — lowest in 18 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: More troubles for Nigeria as oil price crashes below $20 — lowest in 18 years PremiumTimes
  The price of oil has sunk to levels not seen since 2002 as demand for crude collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic. The post Coronavirus: More troubles for Nigeria as oil price crashes below $20 — lowest in 18 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Forest fire kills 18 firefighters in China PremiumTimes |World
  The firefighters and a local farm worker who was leading them were trapped by flames. The post Forest fire kills 18 firefighters in China appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: Nigeria may not need many ventilators for patients – Minister PremiumTimes
  "Of all the cases we have had so far, only one actually requires a ventilator, the others didn’t require ventilator,” he said. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria may not need many ventilators for patients – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: AGF Malami provides legal justification for Buhari’s lockdown order PremiumTimes
  Mr Malami also provided the law that he said backed the president's action. The post Coronavirus: AGF Malami provides legal justification for Buhari’s lockdown order appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days South Africans to be tested at home for Covid-19 – President Ramaphosa PremiumTimes |World
  Around 10,000 field workers will be visiting homes in villages, towns and cities to screen residents for Covid-19 symptoms. The post South Africans to be tested at home for Covid-19 – President Ramaphosa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms 20 new cases, total now 131 PremiumTimes
  The new cases were announced in three states - Lagos, Kaduna and Oyo - and the FCT. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms 20 new cases, total now 131 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days NSE market capitalisation loses N277 billion PremiumTimes |Biz
  The market capitalisation lost N277 billion on Monday amidst coronavirus pandemic and weaker oil prices. The post NSE market capitalisation loses N277 billion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus lockdown: NSE to sustain remote trading PremiumTimes |Biz
  NSE says it will sustain remote trading activities at normal hours and days in line with the guidance provided by the World Federation of Exchanges. The post Coronavirus lockdown: NSE to sustain remote trading appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: Nigeria ports operations continue — NPA PremiumTimes |Biz
  NPA said its operation will continue as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria ports operations continue — NPA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Oyo governor Seyi Makinde tests positive for COVID-19 PremiumTimes
  "I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE," the governor said. The post Oyo governor Seyi Makinde tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Nigeria records another death from Coronavirus PremiumTimes
  "The fatality was recorded over the weekend in the person of a patient who had severe underlying illnesses” The post Nigeria records another death from Coronavirus appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days New dates announced for Tokyo Olympic Games PremiumTimes |Sports
  The announcement of a new date for the Olympic Games was initially expected in April after the three-week timeline set. The post New dates announced for Tokyo Olympic Games appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days ANALYSIS: Is Buhari’s anti-coronavirus lockdown of Lagos, Ogun, Abuja legal? PremiumTimes
  President Buhari ordered a lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and Abuja on Sunday. The post ANALYSIS: Is Buhari’s anti-coronavirus lockdown of Lagos, Ogun, Abuja legal? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days In rare video, military commander says Nigerian troops outgunned by Boko Haram PremiumTimes
  The theater commander of Operation Lafiya Dole speaks to the Army chief on last week's deadly attack on soldiers. The post In rare video, military commander says Nigerian troops outgunned by Boko Haram appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: France records 292 deaths in a day, total death toll now 2,606 PremiumTimes |World
  France has been under lockdown since March 17 and Prime Minister Édouard Philippe says the unprecedented peacetime restrictions on public life will remain in place. The post Coronavirus: France records 292 deaths in a day, total death toll now 2,606 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus Lockdown: Buhari grants limited exemptions to banks, other financial institutions – Officials PremiumTimes
  Mr Buhari imposed a lockdown, restricting movements in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja. The post Coronavirus Lockdown: Buhari grants limited exemptions to banks, other financial institutions – Officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus Lockdown: Buhari grants limited exemptions to banks, other financial institutions – Officials PremiumTimes |Biz
  Mr Buhari imposed a lockdown, restricting movements in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja. The post Coronavirus Lockdown: Buhari grants limited exemptions to banks, other financial institutions – Officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Spain’s health crisis chief tests positive for coronavirus as infections top China’s PremiumTimes |World
  Officials are pointing to a slower growth rate for both deaths and confirmed cases and expressing hope that the peak of the outbreak was approaching. The post Spain’s health crisis chief tests positive for coronavirus as infections top China’s appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: Nigeria has 350 ICU beds for 200 million people PremiumTimes
  Intensive care is vital in the treatment of coronavirus, but experts estimate that one in 285,000 people in Nigeria could have access to critical treatment. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria has 350 ICU beds for 200 million people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: University of Ibadan predicts 312 cases in Nigeria by Friday PremiumTimes
  The minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, also said the lockdown will allow the government to trace those who have been in contact with those who have tested positive to COVID-19. The post Coronavirus: University of Ibadan predicts 312 cases in Nigeria by Friday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: Nigerian govt sues H-Medix, Faxx Stores, others over hike in prices of sanitizers PremiumTimes |Biz
  The government is also prosecuting Prince Ebeano Supermarket Limited and and Bakan Gizo Pharmacy & Stores Nigeria Limited. The post Coronavirus: Nigerian govt sues H-Medix, Faxx Stores, others over hike in prices of sanitizers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: Banks to maintain skeletal operations in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun — CBN PremiumTimes |Biz
  Although these establishments are exempted, access will be restricted and monitored. The post Coronavirus: Banks to maintain skeletal operations in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun — CBN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus pandemic could lead to global condom shortage — Producer PremiumTimes |Biz
  Condom is the most widely used contraceptives in the world. The post Coronavirus pandemic could lead to global condom shortage — Producer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: How ministers, lawmakers elsewhere are helping compared with Nigerian counterparts PremiumTimes
  The country, like other nations hit by the pandemic, has been mopping up funds from every means possible. The post Coronavirus: How ministers, lawmakers elsewhere are helping compared with Nigerian counterparts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: Nigeria tests over 2,000 people, now contact tracing 6,000 others PremiumTimes
  Nigeria has recorded 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria tests over 2,000 people, now contact tracing 6,000 others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Limiting U.S. deaths to 100,000 would be good job – Trump PremiumTimes |World
  Mr Trump said his previous comment that he wanted the country open by the April 12 Easter holiday was “aspirational”. The post Limiting U.S. deaths to 100,000 would be good job – Trump appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days INTERVIEW: Nigeria heading towards economic depression, not recession – Fasua PremiumTimes |Biz
  "Where is the plan from the Nigerian government? We are not thinking at all. Perhaps, we do not have the intellectual capacity to do that. Everybody is hiding now from coronavirus." The post INTERVIEW: Nigeria heading towards economic depression, not recession – Fasua appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days INTERVIEW: Nigeria heading towards economic depression, not recession – Fasua PremiumTimes
  "Where is the plan from the Nigerian government? We are not thinking at all. Perhaps, we do not have the intellectual capacity to do that. Everybody is hiding now from coronavirus." The post INTERVIEW: Nigeria heading towards economic depression, not recession – Fasua appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Cote d’Ivoire records first coronavirus death PremiumTimes |World
  No details were given on the victim's age or gender The post Cote d’Ivoire records first coronavirus death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Cote d’Ivoire records first coronavirus death PremiumTimes
  No details were given on the victim's age or gender The post Cote d’Ivoire records first coronavirus death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: Why Buhari ordered lockdown of Lagos, Abuja, Ogun – Minister PremiumTimes
  President Buhari ordered a lockdown of the three states on Sunday. The post Coronavirus: Why Buhari ordered lockdown of Lagos, Abuja, Ogun – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: UBA presents N1 billion to Lagos govt PremiumTimes |Biz
  The bank applauds the government's effort to fight the pandemic. The post Coronavirus: UBA presents N1 billion to Lagos govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days UPDATED: Nigeria confirms 14 new coronavirus cases, total now 111 PremiumTimes
  More than half of the coronavirus cases in Nigeria were recorded in Lagos. The post UPDATED: Nigeria confirms 14 new coronavirus cases, total now 111 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days ‘Roksie’ win 2020 Ultimate Love TV show PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Primary school teacher Rosie and entrepreneur Kachi walked way with a cash prize of N5.150 million. The post ‘Roksie’ win 2020 Ultimate Love TV show appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: Abba Kyari speaks from sickbed PremiumTimes
  Mr Kyari said would be transferred from Abuja to Lagos on Sunday for further tests. The post Coronavirus: Abba Kyari speaks from sickbed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: Abba Kyari speaks from isolation PremiumTimes
  Mr Kyari said would be transferred from Abuja to Lagos on Sunday for further tests. The post Coronavirus: Abba Kyari speaks from isolation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Govt will provide ‘relief materials’ for Abuja, Lagos residents – Buhari PremiumTimes
  President Buhari ordered a 14-day lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and Abuja from Monday in his first address to Nigerians on the pandemic. The post Govt will provide ‘relief materials’ for Abuja, Lagos residents – Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days What Buhari said about COVID-19, movement restriction in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja (FULL TEXT) PremiumTimes
  The president urged Nigerians to "strictly comply" with issued guidelines to battle COVID-19. The post What Buhari said about COVID-19, movement restriction in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja (FULL TEXT) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days UPDATED: Coronavirus: Buhari bans movement in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja for 14 days PremiumTimes
  "I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days..." the president said. The post UPDATED: Coronavirus: Buhari bans movement in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja for 14 days appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: U.S. death toll now over 2000 PremiumTimes |World
  By Sunday evening, the number of reported deaths passed 2, 200, according to compiled data from worldometer. The post Coronavirus: U.S. death toll now over 2000 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more