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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
1. Coronavirus In Nigeria: NCDC Announces 226 Fresh Cases, Total Hits 6,401
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 226 fresh cases of the coronavirus in Nigeria.
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3. Shock As Buhari’s Nominee Dies Unexpectedly
James Kolo, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominee for Federal Character Commission, FEC, job is dead
4. OPINION: COVID-19 And Nigerian Banks By Reuben Abati
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the entire world – the future of everything and the world of work, but perhaps the most visible effect of this disruption is most felt in the financial services sector, the markets and the global economy. In this regard, the banking sector is one of the most gravely impacted.
5. Aregbesola Reveals Mission Of 15 Chinese Medical Doctors In Nigeria
Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, has disclosed the mission of the 15 Chinese experts who came into the country in April.
6. Femi Fani-Kayode To Award 300 Students Scholarships
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has pledged to support 300 students with scholarships.
7. Mali President Pardons 400 Prisoners To Curb COVID-19
Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has pardoned 400 prisoners in order to stem the spread of coronavirus, his office said Tuesday.
8. Reps Seeks N15bn COVID-19 Emergency Fund For Tertiary Institutions
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal government to set up a strategic N15billion Coronavirus Emergency Fund for Nigerian Universities and Tertiary Institutions as part of its response to the impact of the pandemic on academic, research and administrative operations.
9. House Of Reps Wants 300 Sacked WRPC Workers Reinstated
The House of Representatives has called for the reinstatement of over 300 casual staff of the Warri Refining And Petro-Chemical Company (WRPC).
10. Coronavirus In Nigeria: Jumia, Mastercard Partner To Promote Social Distancing
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform and Mastercard, a leader in global payments, and a technology company is set to promote social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria by rewarding their customers.
11. OPINION: COVID-19 And Nigerian Banks By Reuben Abati
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the entire world – the future of everything and the world of work, but perhaps the most visible effect of this disruption is most felt in the financial services sector, the markets and the global economy. In this regard, the banking sector is one of the most gravely impacted.
12. Healthcare: VP Osinbajo Chairs Virtual NCP Meeting, Here Is What They Discussed
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday presided over a virtual meeting of the National Council on Privatisation, NCP anchored from the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
13. Police Suspect Foul As Deceased Lady Got Spotted Alive In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command suspects a foul is on the alert following the sudden reappearance of a lady, Margaret Ikumu, who was declared dead and buried by her friends in the state.
14. COVID-19 Lockdown: Police Enforce Curfew Order On Essential Workers, Overrides PMB’s Order
As the second face of the gradual lockdown commences, the Nigerian Police headquarters said on Tuesday that Journalists and essential workers are exempted from the lockdown but not the curfew.
15. Dino Melaye Stars In Nollywood Movie ‘The Bean Shaped Superhero’
Controversial Nigerian politician, Dino Melaye has starred in a Nollywood movie, ‘The Bean Shaped Superhero.’
16. FG Dismisses MD Of Transmission Company Of Nigeria
The Federal Government has sacked the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Usman Gur Mohammed.
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