Saturday, June 27, 2020

Flight resumption: Passengers, crew may undergo COVID-19 tests



Ahead of the resumption of commercial flights in the country , there are indications that passengers and crew will undergo Covid- 19 tests before every flight .
This is as contained in the Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan prepared by the Economic Sustainability Committee chaired by Vice - President Yemi Osinbajo .
The plan made provision for free Covid- 19 tests for all passengers and crew for a period of 12 months.
The PUNCH had earlier reported that the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a N 2 . 3 trillion stimulus plan proposed in the NESP designed to support the economy amid the COVID - 19 pandemic .
A sum of N 27 bn was apportioned to the Federal Ministry of Aviation to execute projects and plan of action within the sector for one year .
The project elements are , “ Extend grant support including payroll support to the aviation industry including airlines , handlers , caterers and related services ;
 long term repayment plan; Deferred payment of taxes and filing dates ; Ensure the removal of Value Added Tax from airline tickets as approved by FEC ;

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APC Reacts After Governor Dave Umahi, Deputy Were sacked By Court

The Ebonyi State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress has finally reacted to the removal of Dave Umahi as Ebonyi State governor.