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Why spending, not revenue, is the real crisis – by Kalu Aja

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Nigeria attracts $19.92 billion in Q2 2025 Investment Signals, broadening capital inflows 

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FG to review January 18 resumption date for schools across the country

Business

Covid-19: FG directs universities to suspend academic activities till further notice

The Federal Government has directed the Vice-Chancellors of universities to put on hold all academic activities in their schools.

NCDC warns Nigerians against use of chloroquine for COVID-19, COVID-19: Three Dead As Nigeria Records 505 New Cases, Nigeria records 1,149 new Covid-19 cases, highest in 6 months

COVID-19: Nigeria’s cases drops to 712, as Africa hits 2.579 million cases

by Abiola Odutola

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control has announced that 712 new coronavirus infections were recorded on Christmas Day.

Covid-19: Second wave more catastrophic, we lost 20 doctors in one week – NMA

by William Ukpe

The NMA has disclosed that it lost 20 doctors in one week as it warns that the second wave of...

Bill Gates Foundation, Mastercard, others fund research on hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine for COVID-19 cure

South Africa denies UK’s claim of new strain of coronavirus

South Africa has denied that a new variant of the coronavirus discovered in the country caused the outbreak of the...

Lagos orders removal of all unapproved street gates in the state to ease traffic, Sanwo-Olu to stop pension for former governors, deputies, #EndSARS: Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution to include Lekki toll gate incident – Sanwo-Olu, Lagos approves resumption of all classes in public, private schools, Lagos takes major step towards delivery of Fourth Mainland Bridge, Lagos to construct rail line to airport terminal for international passengers, COVID-19: Lagos State to begin curfew on Sunday to disinfect metropolis, Lagos state government discharges 7 more coronavirus patients, Lagos state will reverse to full lockdown, Sanwo-Olu to virtually inaugurate projects as he presents scorecard of first year in office, Lekki regional road: Sanwo-Olu revokes land titles of Elegushi Royal family, Lagos pays N1.3 billion into the RSA of 246 retirees, Lagos State to empower 2.5 million youths in Arts and Crafts, Governor Sanwo-Olu appoints new Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development

Lagos says all international passengers must do Covid-19 tests on 7th day of arrival

Lagos Govt has directed passengers arriving the country through Lagos to subject themselves to Covid-19 test on the 7th day...

NCDC, CORONAVIRUS, COVID-19: Nigeria, other African countries to collaborate with tech giants over misinformation, NCDC and NNPC-IPPG reinforce #TakeResponsibility theme with multi-lingual campaign

Covid-19: FG says the new UK strain is not yet in Nigeria

Federal Government says that the new mutant strain of the coronavirus disease in the UK has not been discovered in...

Manufacturing sector in Nigeria and the reality of a "new normal"

Macros

PMI: Nigeria’s manufacturing sector contracts in December

by Samuel Oyekanmi

The manufacturing sector relapsed in December from 50.2 index points recorded in the month of November 2020.

Governor Sanwo-Olu recovers, tests negative for COVID-19

Sanwo-Olu directs worship centres to suspend all night services, no crossover events

Lagos State Governor has directed worship centres to suspend all-night services, including vigils and crossover events.

Covid-19 Testing: FG to suspend passports of 100 Nigerians for noncompliance

by William Ukpe

100 Nigerians will have their passports suspended for flouting obligation to test within 7 days of arrival in Nigeria from...

Ekiti Knowledge Zone approved as Free Trade Zone by FG

FG orders passengers from UK, South Africa to register on travel portal

by Abiola Odutola