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Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Wednesday, 15th, April, 2020
This is a round-up of some-breaking news in Nigeria, Today, Wednesday, 15th, April 2020.
Coronavirus: FG Reveals New Categories Of People That Will Get Cash Transfers (See Details)
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the category of Nigerians that will be considered for its conditional cash transfers during the coronavirus pandemic.
According to information gathered, poor and vulnerable residents in urban centres with a bank account balance of ₦5,000 or less will be among the beneficiaries of the Conditional Cash Transfer scheme.
Breaking: Government Declares Total Lockdown Of Kwara State
The Kwara State Government has reviewed its earlier decision to allow vehicles to move on days earlier designated for the restocking of foods and other essentials, directing residents to instead patronize neighbourhood shops and observe all safety protocols.
The review means that commercial and private vehicles are now barred from operating, except trucks and trailers conveying foodstuff, medicines and other essential services earlier exempted by the government in its effort to contain COVID-19.
N-Power: National Assembly Leaders Want Buhari To Carry Out NSIP Reforms
Leaders of the National Assembly have tabled a request before President Muhammadu Buhari for the reform of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP).
This is part of discussions during the meeting between the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday, with President Buhari.
Buhari Extended Lockdown In The Best Interest Of Nigerians – BMO
President Muhammadu Buhari did the right thing by extending the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja, the Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has submitted.
The organization in a statement by its chairman, Niyi Akinsiju on Tuesday noted that the President considered the well-being of Nigerians as a top priority before making the decision.
Nigeria Records 19 New COVID-19 Cases, 14 In Lagos
Nigeria has recorded 19 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the West African country.
Naija News reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed this in a series of tweets on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Tuesday evening, April 14.
