Tag: Reopening
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Just in: FG finally approves Jan.18 date for re-opening of schools
The Federal Government on Thursday agreed that all schools should be re-opened on Monday, January 18 across the country. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu had said government would review the date of resumption and would get back to the public as cases of COVID-19 moves up. But on Thursday, after reaching consensus with Governors, Commissioners…
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COVID-19: NYSC speaks on date for reopening of orientation camps nationwide
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said there is no official date for the reopening of camps nationwide. The organisation said it was waiting for approval for the reopening of orientation camps having made a presentation before the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19. It dismissed reports Orientation Course will resume 27th October 2020 with…
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NUC issues fresh directives to Vice Chancellors on full reopening of varsities nationwide
Vice Chancellors of universities were told on Tuesday to conclude arrangements for the immediate and full reopening, following the decline in COVID-19 infection rates. The National Universities Commission (NUC), which issued the directive, said the Federal Ministry of Education has accepted its request for varsities to get set for immediate resumption of academic activities. The…
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BREAKING: FG orders reopening of all domestic airports nationwide
The Federal Government has said all airports in the country including private airports and airstrips were now opened for domestic commercial flights. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made this known on Monday during a briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. Recall that federal government had earlier reopened 14 local airports…
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BREAKING: FG approves full reopening of schools
The Federal Government says state governments and school administrators should start making preparations for the full reopening of schools in the country. Recall that schools in the country had been shut in March as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. However, the Federal Government announced the resumption of graduating pupils…
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JUST IN: Lagos commences registration of worship, social centres for full reopening
The Lagos State Safety Commission has opened a register for religious and social centres in its domain. The registration of such centres is in preparation for their full reopening. It is also in furtherance of the Register-to-Open initiative of the state government, as directed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the commission explained in a statement by…
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Increased flight fare, delayed flights, other tough conditions as FAAN plans reopening of airports nationwide
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has put arrangements in place on passenger facilitation and what to expect ahead of resumption of flights. Speaking at an aviation webinar organised by Women in Aviation (WIA) Nigeria with the theme: “Aviation: The New Norm in the post COVID”, General Manager Corporate Affairs of FAAN…
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Lockdown relaxation: Presidency clears air on reopening of schools nationwide
The Presidency has made clarifications on school resumption following the gradual relaxation of the lockdown. President Buhari had ordered a gradual relaxation of the lockdown starting from Monday next week but was silent on the reopening of schools. However, Buhari’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina while featuring on TVC, said schools may re-open for those about to…