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The Nigerian Federal Government building, tagged “Treasury House” is located beside the Federal Capital Territory FCT Police Command in Garki, Abuja. It was gathered that the fire started from the third floor and razed most parts of the building upwards including the floor where the Accountant General’s office is situated. Firefighters are currently battling to put out the fire. The Accountant General of the Federation is the administrative head of the treasury of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.The office holder is often appointed by the President of Nigeria to serve a four years term in accordance with the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria. The office was established in 1988 under the Civil Services reorganization Decree No. 43 of the constitution of Nigeria. Currently, the Accountant General of the Federation is Mr. Ahmed Idris

The Federal Government has said Nigerians abroad, who wished to be evacuated amid the pandemic, must be “COVID-19 free”, The PUNCH has learn This was contained in the “COVID-19 Application Form for Nigerians who want to return home” on the website of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. Citizens intending to be repatriated are required to complete the form, The PUNCH reports. One of the conditions for evacuation expressly stated in the form is that Nigerian nationals willing to join the evacuation flights planned by the Federal Government must be tested for coronavirus and certified negative. “You MUST get tested for the Virus in your country of residence and be issued an Authorised Health Clearance Certificate attesting that you are COVID-19 free. This Certificate MUST be presented and authenticated by officials at the Airport in your country of departure before you are allowed to board the Aircraft,” part of the requirements read. Another requirement was that the cos...