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CBN resumes dollar sales for SMEs, school fees
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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CBN resumes dollar sales for SMEs, school fees

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the resumption of foreign exchange provision to all commercial banks for the purpose of onward sales to parents for school fees and SMEs for essential imports. This move aims to revamp economic activities in the country amidst the gradual easing of the COVID-19 lockdown. The CBN has stated that it will be providing over US$100 million per week for both categories and has made arrangements to resume foreign exchange sales to the BDC segment of the market for business and personal travels, as well as other designated retail uses, once international flights resume. In order to prevent panic and illegitimate sources causing spikes in foreign exchange rates, the CBN emphasizes its increased surveillance of the foreign exchange markets for specu...
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Second Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Ebonyi State
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Second Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Ebonyi State

The State Commissioner for Health, Umezurike Daniel, has confirmed that Ebonyi state has recorded its second case of Coronavirus.   On Wednesday April 29, Daniel announced that a 27-year-old man who had just returned to the state from Asaba, the Delta state capital with his seven months pregnant wife, tested positive for the virus.   The patient tested positive twice while his wife tested negative twice. They have been taken to the isolation centre. It was further learned that the index case of Coronavirus in the state is stable and in good condition.
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Recounting the Story of Recovery from COVID-19: El Rufai’s Perspective
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Recounting the Story of Recovery from COVID-19: El Rufai’s Perspective

Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru Ahmad el-Rufai, recounted his battle with the deadly Coronavirus, highlighting the crucial roles played by his doctors, his wife, and the Kaduna state Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe.   El Rufai tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday, March 28, 2020, and three weeks later, he announced his recovery from the virus after testing negative twice.   Despite the extensive security measures around him, El Rufai emphasized that the virus posed a significant threat, underscoring the need to adhere to medical advice and treatment, even as his mobile phones were confiscated during his isolation.   During a media briefing in Kaduna, he expressed gratitude to his medical team, stating, "I could have died if not for my doctors. I followed their instructions strictl...
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Donald Trump praises Politico for apology, criticizes NY Times and Washington Post
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Donald Trump praises Politico for apology, criticizes NY Times and Washington Post

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, applauded Politico for issuing an apology for an inaccurate report about him while continuing to criticize some of his least favorite media outlets, namely NY Post and Washington Post.   Last week, Politico reported that the president owed money to China, but the paper's chief editor took to Twitter to issue a lengthy apology for the inaccurate report.   Politico admitted that they had made a mistake as Trump did not owe any money to China. The editor stated that they should have contacted the Bank of China before publishing the report.                     Trump, who has consistently criticized the mainstream media in the US throughout his presidency, took to Twitter to retweet a post about Politico's apology, captioning his tweet wi...
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Donald Trump Commends Politico’s Apology While Criticizing NY Times and Washington Post
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Donald Trump Commends Politico’s Apology While Criticizing NY Times and Washington Post

The US President, Donald Trump, has expressed his appreciation for the American news website, Politico, after they issued an apology for an inaccurate report about him, while also continuing to criticize some media outlets, including NY Post and Washington Post.   Last week, Politico reported that the president owed money to China, but the paper's chief editor took to Twitter to publish a lengthy apology for the false report.   Politico admitted that they had erred in their report, as Trump did not owe China any money. The editor acknowledged that they should have contacted the Bank of China before publishing the report.                       In a continuation of his pattern of criticizing mainstream media throughout his presidency, Trump took to Twitter to retweet a post about Polit...
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Appeal from Ailing Nollywood Actor Ogun Majek for Public Assistance
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Appeal from Ailing Nollywood Actor Ogun Majek for Public Assistance

Gbolagade Akinpelu, widely known as "Ogun Majek" in the Nollywood industry, is reaching out to the public for assistance as his health continues to deteriorate.   An appeal for financial help was made by one of the actor's sons, Akinpelu Akeem Abidemi.   Abidemi urged the inhabitants of Ibadanland, Oyo State, and all Nigerians to come forward and offer financial support for the treatment of his father, who has been battling an undisclosed illness for years.   He mentioned that their family has exhausted all available resources in trying to manage the situation, and they are now turning to the public for aid to prevent the loss of the ailing actor.   Abidemi also requested individuals from all religious backgrounds to keep his father in their prayers and to pray for the well-being ...
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Actor Ogun Majek Seeks Public Assistance for Health Issues
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Actor Ogun Majek Seeks Public Assistance for Health Issues

Nigerian actor, Gbolagade Akinpelu, known as "Ogun Majek," has reached out to the public for assistance due to his failing health. The plea for financial aid was made by his son, Akinpelu Akeem Abidemi. Abidemi appealed to the people of Ibadanland, Oyo State, and all Nigerians to contribute towards his father's treatment, as he has been struggling with an undisclosed illness for several years. Despite exhausting all available resources, the family has not been able to improve his condition, hence the request for public support. Abidemi also requested prayers from people of all faiths for his father's recovery and for the generosity of potential donors. Yoruba actress Foluke Daramola Salako previously urged Nigerians to donate to help cover the actor's me...
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Shortage of reagents delaying Coronavirus tests in Oyo – Governor Makinde
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Shortage of reagents delaying Coronavirus tests in Oyo – Governor Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that a shortage of reagents have delayed Coronavirus tests in Oyo.    In tweets he shared today April 29, the Oyo state Governor said the development has led to a large number of pending results. Makinde said there are 300 awaiting results out of the  775 samples collected so far.    The Governor tweeted;    OYO STATE COVID-19 TASK FORCE UPDATE (APRIL 29, 2020) 1. Due to a shortage of reagents required to process COVID-19 tests, we currently have a number of pending results. Of the 775 samples collected so far, 300 are awaiting results. We are already in the process of acquiring more reagents in the shortest possible time, to enable us clear the backlog. We appeal for patience from those who are awaiting results. 2. Meanwhile, we will continue co...
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Letshego Nigeria Extends Relief To Customers and Communities
29Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Letshego Nigeria Extends Relief To Customers and Communities

Letshego Nigeria Extends Relief To Customers and Communities Letshego Microfinance Bank Limited (formerly FBN Microfinance Bank Limited) has supported the Lagos State Government's COVID Relief efforts by donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cash donations worth N3,000,000.00 to the frontline fighters. Acknowledging this, the Country CEO, Tolulope Opayinka said, "The fight against the spread of this pandemic must be a comprehensive effort, with each one of us doing what we can in our communities to stop the destruction." Letshego Nigeria is a fully owned subsidiary of Letshego Holdings Limited (LHL), a retail financial services organization with a presence in 11 countries across East, West, and Southern Africa. Letshego’s Group Chief Executive, Andrew Okai ...
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President Buhari’s Appointment of Deceased Ebonyi Lawmaker to Federal Character Commission Board
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President Buhari’s Appointment of Deceased Ebonyi Lawmaker to Federal Character Commission Board

Reports from SaharaReporters suggest that President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the late Tobias Chukwuemeka Okwuru, a former lawmaker from Ebonyi State, to the board of the Federal Character Commission. The appointment of the deceased Okwuru, along with 37 others, was communicated in a letter sent by Buhari to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. During the Senate's plenary, Senate President Ahmad Lawan read out the letter on Tuesday. Investigations by SaharaReporters revealed that Okwuru, who previously represented Ikwo/Ezza Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, passed away in February 2020 at the age of 59. In his lifetime, Okwuru served as the state auditor of the Peoples Democratic Party and as the Chief ...
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