US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he supports sending money directly to Americans as part of a $1tn (£830bn) stimulus aimed at averting an economic crisis caused by the coronavirus.

"We're looking at sending cheques to Americans immediately," he said.

The $250bn (£207bn) in cheques are part of a huge aid package which the White House is discussing with Congress.
It follows widespread school and shop closures as the number of coronavirus cases in the US passes 5,200 people.

The US has been debating how to provide relief as activity grinds to a halt in response to curfews and other measures intended to slow the spread of the virus.

A $1tn aid package - roughly the size of the entire UK budget - would be larger than the US response to the 2008 financial crisis, amounting to nearly a quarter of what the US federal government spent last year.

In addition to the $250bn in cheques for families, the plan includes a bailout for airlines and hotels, among other measures. The proposal must be approved by Congress to move forward.
Separate from the $1tn package, Mr Mnuchin said the government would also allow companies and individuals to delay their tax payments for 90 days.

"We look forward to having bipartisan support to pass this legislation very quickly," he said.

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See better country with responsible leader.

Are you thinking what I am thinking ?

Good country they treat their people like eggs. Virus is not hit us yet a governor was seeing begging poor people for donations.

What,,are u kidding me,mtswwww this country don tire me,,,make i japa abeg, this is going to front page,,,,...

This is what they Call Working Government!

Ok

And dis useless ones here are trying to use dis as an opportunity to devalue d naira and increase pump price of petrol

see better people

Nigeria doesn't not have such capacity ....we still borrow to fund projects.

The US is paying it's citizens but Buhari wants to remove a non existent petrol subsidy at this time because of the same Corona

Buhari is a curse fa

In Nigeria the federal, state, and local government officials and politicians are busy fighting for positions for 2023 elections which some of are not even sure that they see 2023.
Today the news are all about APC /Oshiomole/cabals. Citizens welfare and protection is secondary.

You people should remind them I'm an American citizen o.

In fact, all of us on Nairaland, except zombies, are American citizens.

Shey I dey talk Una mind so?

USA is the best country in the world....
True or false

That Money is more than Nigeria total budget... God deliver us from this Chinese Virus And let scientist, physicians and the rest of them see the cure of this virus before this month end Amen


God you never disappoint and I know you will never disappoint...

Mosthandsomeboy:
USA is the best country in the world....
True or false

Until you state your reasons, my answer is "false".

GOD'S OWN COUNTRY

Mosthandsomeboy:
[s]USA is the best country in the world....
True or false[/s]

Best country my foot
Amongst western nations the USA is quite behind

GamalNasser:
The US is paying it's citizens but Buhari wants to remove a non existent petrol subsidy at this time because of the same Corona

You want Buhari to pay you? From which money?
$1trillion is like three decades of our entire budget.

How much will buhari pay us in Nigeria?

tatatar:

You want Buhari to pay you? From which money?
$1trillion is like three decades of our entire budget.

Where did I say he should pay me ? I am saying this is not the time to increase the price of petrol that Buhari is planning

Chai,, wetin i still dey do for this aghenebode?

PDP don steal naija future for ther next 60 yrs.

Mysticwebb:
See better country with responsible leader.

blame ur leaders that looted ur country unrepentantly and shamelessly for 16 yrs and above. u wan make govt pay u, wit which money beta go collect u & awol1 go collect una share from diezani

Nbote:
And dis useless one is looking trying to use dis as an opportunity to devalue d naira and increase pump price of petrol

nairaland number one mumu don post again o. miscreant . as pdp dey chop n steal ur future, u dey blind dem abi na Buhari be ur problem. dey use ha head some times na, nbote

Awol1:
You people should remind them I'm an American citizen o.

In fact, all of us on Nairaland, except zombies, are American citizens.

Shey I dey talk Una mind so?

d allawee increment wey pmb giv me and u, wey ur pdp thief no give u for almost 20yrs no make u happy still. if u eva collect dat allawee from pmb, e go shook u for throat. ungrateful corper wee wee 4 bodi

IWTBAB:
d allawee increment wey pmb giv me and u, wey ur pdp thief no give u for almost 20yrs no make u happy still. if u eva collect dat allawee from pmb, e go shook u for throat. ungrateful corper wee wee 4 bodi

Ignored.

IWTBAB:
blame ur leaders that looted ur country unrepentantly and shamelessly fot 16 yrs and above

As if Nigeria is 16yrs old. If you want to be dumb just add the 5yrs of this administration to your stereotype mindset or has mindless looting stopped?

IWTBAB:
PDP don steal naija future for ther next 60 yrs.

Imagine.

So, by implication, you are prepared to blame PDP for the next 60 years?

And you think your sanity is intact like this?

IWTBAB:
PDP don steal naija future for ther next 60 yrs.

And where are those who stole in PDP? They are now in APC. Miraculously, in your mind stealing has stopped.

Kingspin:
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he supports sending money directly to Americans as part of a $1tn (£830bn) stimulus aimed at averting an economic crisis caused by the coronavirus.

"We're looking at sending cheques to Americans immediately," he said.

The $250bn (£207bn) in cheques are part of a huge aid package which the White House is discussing with Congress.
It follows widespread school and shop closures as the number of coronavirus cases in the US passes 5,200 people.

The US has been debating how to provide relief as activity grinds to a halt in response to curfews and other measures intended to slow the spread of the virus.

A $1tn aid package - roughly the size of the entire UK budget - would be larger than the US response to the 2008 financial crisis, amounting to nearly a quarter of what the US federal government spent last year.

In addition to the $250bn in cheques for families, the plan includes a bailout for airlines and hotels, among other measures. The proposal must be approved by Congress to move forward.
Separate from the $1tn package, Mr Mnuchin said the government would also allow companies and individuals to delay their tax payments for 90 days.

"We look forward to having bipartisan support to pass this legislation very quickly," he said.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51932403

https://www.google.com/amp/s/citizentv.co.ke/news/coronavirus-france-suspends-rent-and-utility-bills-owed-by-small-companies-326792/%3famp

oh God! Our eternal father, pls do not allowed this sickness to enter our country. You know that we don't have leaders. If you allow this sickness to enter this country, we will all perish. Pls forgive us our sin, this is my pray in Jesus name, I amen.