Tag: coronavirus
UNILAG to conduct virtual post-UTME test
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has appealed to public-spirited Nigerians to assist indigent candidates to get tablets,…
Resumption: ABU Zaria awaits Kaduna government’s approval
The Ahmadu Bello University Zaria said it is awaiting the approval from Kaduna State Government for the reopening of the…
Uzodinma threatens another total lockdown
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has threatened a second total lockdown if residents of the state continue to disregard COVID-19…
COVID-19: University of Calabar fumigates ahead of resumption
The University of Calabar COVID-19 Task Force Committee has commenced the fumigation of the campus ahead of the Feb. 5…
Zimbabwean transport minister succumbs to COVID-19
Two ministers serving in the Zimbabwean government died of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) within a matter of days, prompting the country…
COVID-19: Spokesman denies cases in Kaduna Correctional Centers
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Kaduna State Command, has said there is no COVID-19 infection in Kaduna Custodial Centre.
COVID-19: Rivers denies closing schools
The Rivers Government has not ordered the closure of primary and secondary schools in the state.
COVID-19: Okowa’s CPS distributes face masks to schools
Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Friday, distributed face masks to staff and…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 3.3m – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, said there are over 3.3 million confirmed COVID-19…
COVID-19: Nasarawa supports varsity with N7m
Prof. Suleiman Mohammed, Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi has said the Nasarawa State Government has supported the state university…
COVID-19: Nigeria committed to mitigate impact on children – Minister
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to continue to mitigate the spread and impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children,…
Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan on track – Analyst
An economic analyst and food innovation technocrat, Dr Tony Bello, has said that the nation’s Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) is…
COVID-19: Epe local council to enforce compliance with safety protocols
As part of the effort to tackle the further spread of COVID-19, the Epe Local Government Council has concluded plans…
COVID-19 vaccine: Military to support rollout logistics
The military will help the government with the delivery of Coronavirus vaccines to the public set to begin next month,…
Libya spends $284m to fight coronavirus
Libyan Central Bank (LCB) announced on Wednesday that a whopping 1.27 billion dinars or about the US$284 million was devoted…
2 Osun lawmakers test positive for COVID-19
Two members of the Osun state cabinet have tested positive for the coronavirus and have already started self-isolation and treatment.
COVID-19: Enugu residents to adopt “new normal”
Enugu State government on Wednesday urged residents to adopt the “new normal” of wearing a face mask and maintaining social/physical…
U.S. lawmaker contracts COVID-19 after Capitol unrest
Pramila Jayapal, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after Capitol…
Premier League records 36 positives in latest coronavirus testing
A further 36 positive tests were reported by the 20 English Premier League clubs between Jan. 4 and Sunday.
FRSC to intensify on COVID-19 enlightenment
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it will intensify enlightenment on COVID-19 protocols in all parks within Enugu State.
COVID-19: Lagos health center shut down
The Meiran Primary Health Centre at Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area of Lagos state has been shut down.
COVID-19: Jude Okoye’s wife battles for life
Ify Okoye, wife of music executive Jude Okoye, older brother and former manager to the now-defunct music duo P-Square, has…
COVID-19: China reports 96 new coronavirus cases
Chinese health authorities reported 96 coronavirus cases nationwide on Sunday as the country continues efforts to rein in a new…
Czech President soon to be vaccinated
Czech President Milos Zeman is expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in about a week, the Czech head of state…
COVID-19: Africa’s confirmed cases surpass 3m – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent has reached 3,021,769 as of Sunday morning, the Africa Centers…
Sanwo-Olu warns Lagosians, says COVID-19 not hoax
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Sunday warned Lagosians on the severity of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Veteran actress, Victoria Inyama contracts COVID-19
Veteran Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
How COVID-19 hit Nigeria’s hospitality sector
As the world continues to be rattled with the Novel-coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – with key economies and sectors taking the…
Saudi Arabia to lift travel ban March
Saudi Press Agency on Friday reported that Saudi Arabia is set to lift the temporary travel ban and resume all…
Nigerians charged to use natural resources to tackle COVID-19
Nigerians in the Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Singapore Chapter, has advised Nigerians at home to be innovative in harnessing the abundant…