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Nigeria: Govt Regrets Begging U.S. Billionaire for Ventilators
This Day, 3 April 2020
The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning has deleted a tweet in which it pleaded with American billionaire, Elon Musk, for ventilators to treat the COVID-19… Read more »
Nigeria Disowns Tweet Begging U.S. Billionaire for Ventilators
The Nigerian government says a Twitter post requesting free ventilators from Elon Musk, a South African-born U.S. entrepreneur and businessman, was unauthorised. Many Nigerians took to Twitter to slam the government's apparent decision to beg an individual for help, saying the country had been exposed to ridicule.
Nigerians Embarrassed As Ministry of Finance Begs Elon Musk, Tesla for Ventilators On Twitter
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Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Deletes Tweet Begging Tesla Founder for Ventilators
Premium Times, 2 April 2020
The Nigerian government has deleted a tweet posted on Wednesday via the verified Twitter handle of the Ministry of Finance Budget and National Planning begging the founder of… Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigeria Finance Ministry Deletes Tweet Begging Elon Musk for Ventilators to Fight COVID-19
Vanguard, 2 April 2020
The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning has deleted its tweet requesting for ventilators from South African billionaire, Elon Musk. Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigerians Embarrassed As Ministry of Finance Begs Elon Musk, Tesla for Ventilators On Twitter
Vanguard, 2 April 2020
Some Nigerians are bewildered on social media following the official Twitter handle of the Ministry of Finance and Budget begging for ventilators from industrial engineer, Elon… Read more »
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Nigeria: Bankers' Body Donates N20 Million to Lagos State to Combat COVID-19
Premium Times, 2 April 2020
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has donated N20 million to the Lagos State Government to support the government's efforts in containing the spread of COVID-19. Read more »
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Nigeria: COVID-19 - Nigerian Govt Begs Tesla Founder, Elon Musk, for Ventilators
Premium Times, 2 April 2020
Nigeria's Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning on Wednesday headed to Twitter to beg the founder of the electronic automobile company, Tesla Inc., Elon Musk, for… Read more »
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Nigeria: COVID-19 Cases Hit 184, Govt Says More Coming
Daily Trust, 3 April 2020
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reported10 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number to 184 as of 8pm yesterday. Read more »
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Nigeria: COVID-19 - Only 169 Ventilators in 16 States
Daily Trust, 1 April 2020
Numbers unknown in FCT, Lagos Read more »
InFocus
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The government is set to postpone electricity tariff increases by at least three months as its citizens struggle with coronavirus lockdowns. Moreover, Nigeria is looking ... Read more »
InFocus
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As cases of COVID-19 are rising, the presidency has listed about 50 measures taken by the Buhari administration to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Presidentia Read more »
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The senators have agreed to contribute 50% of their salaries to support the efforts being made to contain the spread and treatment of COVID-19 victims in the country. Read more »
