Despite the outbreak of the Covid-19, otherwise known as coronavirus across the globe which has necessitated the postponement and cancellation of sporting events around the world, the organisers of the 20th edition of the National Sports Festival to be held…
COVID-19: Buhari hails Dangote Foundation for N200m Donation
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) for donating N200 million to assist in combating the influx of Covid-19 into the country. A statement by the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, President Buhari recalls that the organisation had in…
COVID-19: China to increase number of Visas for Nigerian businessmen
The People’s Republic of China has pledged to increase the number of Chinese visas issued to Nigerian businessmen willing to travel to China as the country intensifies efforts to contain COVID-19. The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to…
Lagos records first case of Coronavirus in Nigeria
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has confirmed the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria. The state Commissioner for Health, in a statement around 1.40 am on Friday said the government had reported it to the Federal Ministry of…