Tag: Schools
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COVID-19: Trump rejects expert’s warning on reopening schools, businesses in America
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday rejected a warning given by top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci about the dangers of reopening the economy and schools too quickly. “To me it’s not an acceptable answer, especially when it comes to schools,” Trump said at the White House. He was responding to a reporter’s question on…
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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…
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Coronavirus: FG clears air on alleged November resumption for schools
The Federal Government has disowned a social media post, which stated that primary and secondary schools nationwide would be resuming by November 2020 as a result of the spread of coronavirus pandemic. The government also declared a manhunt for the author of the fake press release, which was circulating on the social media on Wednesday.…
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Coronavirus: Edo Government Shuts Down Schools
Following the upturn of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Nigeria, the Edo State Government has directed that all schools in the state, from primary to the tertiary institutions, be shut down with effect from Monday, March 23, 2020. Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., in a statement said, “While we enjoin citizens and residents…
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Kaduna: El-Rufai bans religious gatherings, orders immediate closure of schools
As part of measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Kaduna State Governorment has announced prohibition of mosques and church gathering of above 50 worshippers. The government also directed immediate closure of all schools from nursery to tertiary. A statement by the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufa’i on Media and Communication, Mr.…
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BREAKING: Lagos announces indefinite closure of public, private schools
The Lagos State Government has announced the indefinite closure of all schools from Monday 23 March. In a statement on Wednesday night, government said it is closing down all public and private schools, as part of the measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. The closure of schools capped the various measures announced…
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BREAKING: North-West Govs announce closure of schools over Coronavirus epidemic
Governors in the north-west region have announced closure of all schools for the next 30 days. The Governors, in a communiqué read to newsmen by Chairman of the Forum and Katsina Governor, Aminu Masari, said the decision became imperative to prevent the spread of Corona Virus COVID 19 disease across the northwest. Katsina recorded its…