PRIVATE school operators have again cried out over the effect measures put in place to curtail the spread of COVID-19 on their schools, saying their means of livelihood is being threatened. In a letter to the Minister of Education and entitled: ‘Request for Stimulus Package for Private Schools’ Owners and Teachers’, the group noted that the loan should be at highly reduced single-digit interest with at least five-year interest-free moratorium. He also called on government to give tax holiday to members of NAPPS since schools are on COVID-19-induced holiday. Since staff and schools are on compulsory COVID-19 holiday, Olawale said all levies and dues that are imposed by local governments and other agencies of government should be suspended. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by… Read full story

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 04, 2020 01:30 UTC