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#EndSARS: Protest hijack was catalysed by fake news – Lai Mohammed

November 28, 2020

The hijack of #EndSARS protests was catalysed by fake news and disinformation, Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has said.

It’s highly speculative to deny the coronavirus started in China – WHO

by Chike Olisah

November 28, 2020

The WHO has stated that it can not categorically say that the coronavirus disease did not emanate from China, where...

Covid-19: African Union in talks with China and Russia over vaccine

Covid-19: Africa prepared for possible second wave – Africa CDC

by Johnson Uche

November 27, 2020

Africa CDC has confirmed its preparedness for the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Africa.

Covid-19: African Union in talks with China and Russia over vaccine

November 26, 2020

The AU and Africa CDC have revealed that they have reached out to both China and Russia over the possibility...

AstraZeneca suspends COVID-19 vaccine final stage trial over safety concerns, COVID-19: J&J starts vaccine trials on humans after success on monkeys

Covid-19: EU considers skipping vaccine patents to boost vaccine access

November 26, 2020

The EU has disclosed plans to increase its access to Covid-19 vaccines by offering financial incentives to vaccine production companies.

#EndSARS Sanctions: Nigeria has reached out to the UK Government – Foreign Minister

November 26, 2020

Onyeama has stated that the FG has reached out to the UK Government over the parliamentary debate on the #EndSARS...

CACOVID devotes N23 billion to feed Nigerians

Business

COVID-19: CACOVID spent N43.27 billion to support 3 key priorities – CBN

by Chidi Emenike

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the Coalition Alliance Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has so far incurred an...

Nigerian CFOs expect a decline in the country’s economic growth in 2023 – KPMG

Macros

Here are macro trends that will shape Nigeria in 2021 – KPMG

by Abiola Odutola

Analysts in KPMG Nigeria have stated that there are 10 macro trends that will determine the fate of the nation's...

#EndSARS protests: Risk management lessons for governments, businesses and individuals

#EndSARS: States affected by violence should get 1% VAT – Senate

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to give states that were affected by lootings and destruction by hoodlums...

House of Reps determined to resolve ASUU issues and empower youths - Gbajabiamila , #EndSars: House of Reps to draft new Police legislation in 30 days, Speaker Gbajabiamila asks NLC to suspend strike, offers palliatives, #EndSARS: House of Representatives will do everything to deliver a policing system that works - Gbajabiamila

Budget

Budget proposal review of MDAs is a legislative right – Femi Gbajabiamila