Tag: covid 19
Deregulation: PPPRA assures Nigerians of better days ahead
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has assured Nigerians that the deregulation of the downstream oil sector is in the best interest of the ... Read More
COVID-19: Traditional ruler approves cancellation of Lokoja fishing festival
The Maigari, traditional head of Lokoja, Alhaji Muhammadu Kabir has approved the cancellation of this year’s edition of the Donkwo Fishing Festival. Donkwo is an annual fishing festival in Lokoja, Kogi. ... Read More
FG approves N10bn to cushion COVID-19 setback in transport sector
The Federal Government has approved N10 billion to cushion the sufferings encountered by road transport workers and operators as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read More
Lagos Health Commissioner tests positive for COVID-19
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for COVID-19. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, made ... Read More
Public Health Consultant faults Nigerian-trained U.S based doctor’s claims
A Public Health Consultant, Dr Adegboyega Oyefabi, has faulted Dr Stella Immanuel, a Nigerian-trained U.S based doctor’s claims of using Hydroxychloroquine, Zinc and Zithromax, for curing some ... Read More
COVID-19: People no longer follow safety protocols — Gov. Bello
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger says government has noticed with dismay that people no longer follow established safety protocols against COVID-19, especially wearing of face ... Read More
COVID-19: Federal High Court Chief Judge, John Tsoho, goes on self-isolation
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has gone on self-isolation following a confirmed case of COVID -19. Justice ... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine: 165 countries engage in global access facility – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 165 countries have engaged in COVID-19 vaccine global access facility. WHO said in a statement posted ... Read More
COVID-19: UCH receives N5m grant from Oyo State Govt. – official
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says it has received N5 million grant from the Oyo State Government to support the COVID-19 response in the ... Read More
Lagos Govt includes 7 private laboratories for COVID-19 tests
Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, says seven private laboratories have been included to enhance COVID-19 sample testing in the state. Abayomi made the ... Read More
COVID-19: Women affairs Minister advises Nigerians on adopting guidelines to curb spread
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has appealed to Nigerians to continue observing all the safety guidelines issued by the Presidential Task Force ... Read More
COVID-19: Plateau has 127 confirmed cases, discharges 88 – Official
Dr Lar Ndam, Plateau Commissioner for Health, says the state has 127 confirmed cases out which 88 have been treated and discharged. Ndam made the ... Read More
BREAKING: PTF on COVID-19 Update Effective from Tomorrow 2/6/2020
Nationwide curfew remains in place, timing now 10pm—4am. Full opening of financial sector - normal working hours Restricted opening of places of worship, (regular church ... Read More
COVID-19: CAN Commends Muslims in Complying to Government Directives on #EidUlFitr Celebration
The Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), Oyo State Chapter, has commended Muslims in the state for complying with government directives on Eid-el-Fitr celebration amidst COVID-19. This ... Read More
President Buhari Receives President of Guinea Bissau, Embalo
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday at the State House, Abuja, received the Madagascan native formulation against the Covid-19 pandemic, and reiterated that he will listen to ... Read More
“I Will Listen to Science” President Buhari Receives Madagascan COVID-19 Herbal “Drug”
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday at the State House, Abuja, received the Madagascan native formulation against the Covid-19 pandemic, and reiterated that he will listen to ... Read More
COVID-19 fallout: Osinbajo highlights FG’s palliative for MSMEs
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says the Federal Government has setup palliatives to assist Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) survive the economic fallout of the COVID-19 ... Read More
COVID-19: NCDC records 193 new cases, bringing total infections to 5,162
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 193 new cases of the coronavirus, thus bringing the total number of infections in the ... Read More
Nigeria records 146 new COVID-19 cases, total infections now 4,787
Nigeria has recorded 146 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total infections to 4,787 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in a ... Read More
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia Increase VAT by 15%
Saudi Arabia will increase its value-added tax (VAT) from five to 15 percent in July, the Finance Ministry said on Monday, as part of moves ... Read More