Coronavirus Lockdown: Buhari grants limited exemptions to banks, other financial institutions - Officials

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President Muhammadu Buhari has exempted key players in the financial services sector from COVID- 19 movement restrictions, a joint statement

According to the statement, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed and Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, appealed to Mr Buhari to enable the financial services sector to render skeletal services.

“Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020,” he said. The president also urged Nigerians that travel to or from other states should be postponed, while all businesses and offices within the affected locations be fully closed.

 

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