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NUC gives universities date to re-open after 10 months Published This is in accordance with the directive of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. The directive was contained in a statement signed by NUC’s Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration), Chris Maiyaki, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Professor Abubakar Rasheed. Maiyaki urged universities to safeguard lives by strictly adhering to the extant safety protocols and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelin...

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COVID-19: Abia orders compulsory test for residents Ogbonnaya Ikokwu, Umuahia Worried by the continued rise in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus, the Abia State Government has ordered a compulsory test for her residents. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chris Ezem, on Wednesday, the state government said it would continue to evolve ways to protect Abia residents and its environment with a view to preventing further community transmission. The state g...

“Subsequent upon the last just concluded Congress of the above mentioned association that held 6th January, 2021, the Unit Executive hereby directs all members of Grade Level 12 and below in the Head Office and all state offices to report to their respective duty posts tomorrow (today) 7th January, 2021 and do nothing”, a communique signed by Michael and Victor said. The association also advised all members in the local government offices and special centres to stay away from the various ce...

❚ You already voted!   The government of Abia State has brought out new measures to combat the increasing Coronavirus cases in Nigeria, IgbereTV reports. A statement made available to IgbereTV by the secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem, reads:   “PRESS RELEASE Government is worried at the continued rise in the confirmed cases of Covid-19 and has continued to review measures already put in place to check the incidents of the new surge in the state particularly with...

With the dawn of a new year amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, experts believe that access and availability of internet services would enable students learn remotely so as to close the inequality gap; and that universities in the country must effectively utilise their knowledge-base for development. Funmi Ogundare reports The year 2020 was a tough one no doubt. With just a week into the new year and 2020 gone with its numerous challenges such as the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of...

Punch Newspapers Sections Segun Adewole The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed all civil servants from Grade Level 14 and below to continue working from home till January 18, 2021. This is an extension of the directive issued by the state which required the civil servants of Grade Level 14 and below to work from home for 14 days starting from December 21, 2020. The new directive is contained in a statement signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, and...

• No Sensitive Govt Would Talk Of Borrowing Pension Funds With Many Unresolved Issues – Nworgu • Assets Can Only Be Invested By PFAs, PenCom Insists • Most States Yet To Adopt Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) • Only FCT, Lagos, Osun, Kaduna, Delta Pay Pensions Under CPS As the controversy rages over the impracticability, availability, legality, or otherwise of state governors borrowing N17trillion from the pension funds, labour unions, retirees insist that trust and accountability de...

By Segun James Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has extended the stay-at- home order for all State Public Servants on Grade Level 14 and below to curb the spread of COVID-19. The new order asked them to resume duty Monday, 18th January, 2021 instead of January 4. The Governor said that was part of moves to stem the tide of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor in a statement signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola noted that the directive excl...

COVID-19: Doubts, violation of safety protocols heighten deadlier second wave risk Kindly share this story: Subscribers at the National Identity Management Commission office, Alausa, Lagos office of the commission…on Monday. Photo: @prinzgbemi Afeez Hanafi The signs at the entrance of Ndubuisi Kanu Park are clear enough to send the right message to any visitors. ‘No entry without a facemask’ and ‘Maintain at least two metres distance between yourself and other people’ are some of the ...