Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, March 29th, 2020
1. Coronavirus in Nigeria has jumped to 97
The NCDC has just announced an additional 8 new cases of coronavirus and with this announcement, the number of coronavirus cases has jumped to 97.
2. Mali Records First Death From Coronavirus
Mali recorded its first coronavirus death on Saturday, a day before the West African country voted in a long-delayed parliamentary election threatened by both the pandemic and security concerns.
3. UK Coronavirus Deaths Surge Past 1,000
The number of coronavirus deaths in Britain jumped by 260 in one day to pass 1,000, official data showed Saturday, the day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson himself tested positive.
4. Lagos Ministry, SUBEB To Air Lessons For Pupils On Radio, TV
The Lagos State Government has made arrangements to air lessons in eight subjects on Wazobia FM and Wazobia TV, daily.
5. Buhari’s Aide, Garba Shehu Tests Negative To Coronavirus
Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has tested negative for Coronavirus.
6. Global Shortage Of Condoms Looms Over Coronavirus
A global shortage of condoms is oncoming as the world’s largest manufacturer was forced to shut down production due to the coronavirus pandemic.
7. Sanwo-Olu Takes Delivery of 110-Bed Isolation Centre Jointly Built with GTBank
Lagos State Government has taken delivery of a 110-bed isolation facility in Lagos Island, where confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State can be managed and treated. The facility was conceived and built-in collaboration with the management of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank).
8. Coronavirus: NPA Suspends Demurrage Payment For 21 Days
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has suspended all applicable terminal storage fees on consignments (demurrage) with effect from March 23, 2020, to last for 21 days.
9. Coronavirus: Presidency Denies Giving Nigerians Relief Package
The Presidency has dismissed reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N30,000 relief package to be given to every Nigerian with a verified Bank Verification Number (BVN) to cushion hardships occasioned by Coronavirus.
10. SON Send Strong Message To Importers Over Illegal Use Of Their Logo For Quick Sales
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has warned unscrupulous importers against the use of its logo to deceive unsuspecting customers to sell their goods in the country.
11. Coronavirus: Millions At Risk Of Death In Africa Says UN Chief
The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has said that millions of Africans, including youths are at risk of dying from the deadly coronavirus disease.
12. Coronavirus: Lagos Residents Defy Stay Home Directives
Many Lagos residents have refused to obey the state government’s directive on social distancing, a policy introduced to curb the novel Coronavirus disease which has killed over 25,000 people around the World and has infected more than 50 people in Lagos.
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