The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo on behalf of the Federal Government has constituted special committees to conduct an extended public works programme. The committees will be responsible for identifying projects to be executed in state and members will be persons that are not holding any political position.

Over 200 criminal bandits were killed by the army between Zamfara and Kastina state in multiple airstrikes.

Following an earlier report that essential workers on Tuesday were restricted from moving within Lagos at the beginning of the 8 pm curfew imposed by FG to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has voided an order restricting the movement of essential workers during the COVID-19 lockdown. The officers claimed they were enforcing an order, which directed that health workers and media personnel were not allowed to move beyond 8 pm.

The Senate has today applauded President Buhari for his directive to the military to launch an onslaught against bandits in Kastina state.

President Muhammadu Buhari has yesterday Monday directed that the easing of the gradual lockdown is still under observation and therefore should still be sustained for the next two weeks.

Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. YemiOsinbajo in a commendable move has declared a huge cut down on registration cost for products with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The VP announced that the 80% slash is for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and that will last for up to six months. He also mentioned that the registration has been simplified as interested parties can register via NAFDAC e-Registration platform from the comfort of their homes.