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Here’s what the low price of crude oil means for every Nigerian [Explainer]

Oil is almost selling for free because of the coronavirus pandemic. If you are Nigerian, this is how this global predicament affects you. Oil producers are now basically paying buyers to take the commodity off their hands because there’s nowhere to store the excess oil that is still being pumped A production cut deal reached between Russia, […]

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Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to highest in 2 years

This is the highest Nigeria’s inflation has risen since 12.48% was recorded in April 2018. Inflation has been on the rise in Nigeria since President Muhammadu Buhari closed land borders in 2019 [Premium Times] Nigeria’s annual inflation rate has jumped to its highest since April 2018 with 12.26% (year-on-year) recorded for March 2020. According to […]

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He Never Sought ‘Cheap Gratification Of The Crowd’: Buhari Reacts To Abba Kyari’s Death

President Muhammadu Buhari has responded to the demise of his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. The President, in a series of tweets posted on Saturday, said contrary to reports Abba Kyari was secretive, he simply “had no need, nor did he seek, the cheap gratification of the crowd.” Buhari described Kyari as “my loyal friend […]

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International schools in Ghana reduce school fees for the next term due to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economies of the world. Ghana is not left out of these economic challenges. Some Ghanaians have lost their jobs while others now receive half of their salaries prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday (March 16, 2020), President Akufo-Addo directed schools in the country to shut down until further […]

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Coronavirus: Good news as FG begins distribution of palliatives to 600,000 households in Abuja

The federal government has started the distribution of palliatives to cushion the effects of COVID-19 lockdown – President Buhari had on Monday, April 13, extended the lockdown by another 14 days – Buhari said during his broadcast that his government would provide palliatives for Nigerians to alleviate their suffering In its efforts to cushion the […]

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Breaking: Abba Kyari dies after battle with Coronavirus

The Presidency has announced the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari after battling with Coronavirus.Media aides to the president Garba Shehu and Femi Adesina Twitted Saturday morning. “Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, passes on. May God rest his soul. Amen. Funeral arrangements to be announced […]

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COVID-19: Intra-state travel aiding community transmission – FG

…says stigmatisation of patients affecting war against virus COVID-19: Intra-state travel aiding community transmission – FG The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Thursday expressed concern that despite the presidential lockdown order in some states and the directives of some state governors restricting movements, intra-state travels have continued, aiding community transmission of coronavirus. “We have noticed […]