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From Lockdown to Liberty: 5 Years Since Nigeria Reclaimed Her Breath From COVID-19

July 1, 2025 0

By Dayo Emmanuel How time flies! On this day five years ago — 1 July 2020, Nigeria broke free as the Federal Government lifted the COVID-19 lockdown after three long months of fear, silence, and struggle. As Ms. Iyabo Aboaba, Curator of the historic Freedom Park, Lagos once said on national TV that, “An average Nigerian became a herbalist since …

Covid-19, Telecommuting And Africa’s Digital Space

July 24, 2020 0

It is no news that the outbreak and proliferation of Covid-19 have had some of the most acute implications on global economies in recent times; the vast majority of private and public institutions have been put on edge and are being forced to mitigate these unforeseen contingencies by adopting the swiftest and most dynamic mechanisms. Gradually, the virus has spread …

Lagos to introduce ‘Register-To-Open Initiative’, Plans To Open More Businesses

May 18, 2020 0

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured that the state would soon re-open for businesses and other activities as it plans to introduce a ‘Register-To-Open Initiative.’ Recently, some religious organisations expressed worry about re-opening of worship centres since markets which are said to be more rowdy have been operating skeletal services. Meanwhile, to fully reopen businesses and other …

Lagos Permits Eateries, Restaurants To Close 7pm Daily

May 4, 2020 0

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday extended the closing time for Eateries and Restaurants from 9am to 7pm due to the ongoing Ramadan fasting.

Lockdown: Police Arrest 2,310 Violators, Impounds 2,092 Vehicles In Five Weeks

May 4, 2020 0

Nigerian Police on Sunday announced the arrest of 2,310 violators during the presidential and Lagos State directives on the cessations of movement both intra and inter states.

Ibeju Lekki Youths Protest Against FG’s Lockdown, Restrictions

April 27, 2020 0

There were serious protests in Ibeju-Lekki axis of Lagos State on Monday as irate youths and other residents of the area trooped out to protest the continuous lockdown, ordered by the Federal Government in the state.

Covid-19:Donor Flees As Lagosians Struggle For Food

April 14, 2020 0

The popular saying that a hungry man is an angry mob was fully exemplified on Tuesday afternoon at Marwa bus stop of Lekki, Lagos State,

Buhari Extends Lockdown In Ogun, Lagos, FCT For 14 days

April 13, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the lockdown declared in Abuja as well as Lagos and Ogun States to prevent the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus for another 14 days.