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COVID 19: LASG rolls out strategic Public transport preventive guidelines

…Mandates buses to provide sanitizers’ for passengers, others The Lagos State Government Sunday evening rolled out what it described as “Public transport preventive measures and guidelines to curb further spread of corona virus in buses, cabs, motor parks and garages.”…

COVID-19: Eko Hotels Group shuts 12 sections, places 6 on partial services

Leading indigenous first class five star hotel in Lagos Island, Eko Hotels & Suites Sunday announced shutdown of 12 service sections and placed remaining six on partial service delivery as part of precautionary measures to support government and corporate efforts…

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COVID-19: MTN staff to work from home, sees pandemic as serious trying times

As the current global pandemic, COVID-19 spreads, leading telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria has called for serious safety precautions and collective understanding and synergy in fighting the scourge with a united front and purpose. In an emotion laden statement issued Sunday…

Arik, others continental carriers suspend flights to Ghana, Liberia, Senegal

More African carriers have joined Arik Air in suspending their light services to all West Coast destinations following the continued spread of coronavirus. According to Arik, the affected routes include Accra, Ghana; Monrovia, Liberia and Dakar, Senegal. Arik further noted…

Just in: COVID-19, Anambra shuts schools, orders 6ft self distance in markets

Barely 24 hours after Lagos State Governor issued serious precautionary measures including shutdown of all religious activities and schools from Monday, the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano Thursday issued far reaching precautionary measures aimed at combating spread of…

Fears as approved presidential $100m not available in Ghana for COVID-19

…Minister anchors hope on W’Bank, IMF funding as case rises to 7 Strong indications emerged Wednesday in Ghana suggesting that contrary to the presidential announcement that $100m has been earmarked for the tracking of all precautionary and management processes for…

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Just in: MTN assures business continuity, COVID-19 protective measures across markets

Leading continental and global telecoms services provider of African origin, MTN Group Wednesday, announced series of precautionary measures to ensure continuity of services and safety of its stakeholders including employees, customers, communities and suppliers following growing official confirmation of Covid-19…

(Special Report) Understanding Dangote’s diversification advice to Nigerian banks

Reviewing the multifaceted challenges’ facing the global crude oil prices due to the drop in crude oil demand and threatening COVID-19 worldwide, the Chairman, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote had on Wednesday last week urged government and other major stakeholders…

COVID-19: WHO, OGSG hailed every step we have taken so far— Lafarge CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Africa in Nigeria, Mr Khaled El Dokani, has disclosed that both Ogun State and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have appreciated the entire corporate responses since the detection of coronavirus into Nigeria from an…

African international airlines on losing streak as China trips drop

…Dangote, W’Bank swell support to fight COVID-19 scare Prolonging time of major cities lockdown in China has started taking tolls on the traffic of all African international airlines that make their huge profits from Africa-China traffic. Otherwise, since the outbreak…