Covid 19

UN Commends President Buhari for his leadership in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

The United Nations in Nigeria has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his leadership and guidance in the response to COVID-10…

4 years ago

COVID-19: Lagos health commissioner, Abayomi tests positive

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health,  Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Gbenga Omotoso, the…

4 years ago

Nigeria’s GDP shrinks by 6.10 per cent

The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday revealed that the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has decreased by six…

4 years ago

COVID-19: Imo govt. launches innovative mobile health insurance with support from WHO

The Governor of Imo State, Mr. Hope Uzodinma last Wednesday launched the innovative Mobile Health Insurance Programme in Owerri. This…

4 years ago

Greece expects first batch of COVID-19 vaccine supplies from December

Greece’s health minister on Tuesday said he expects the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in December under an EU deal…

4 years ago

COVID-19 response in southern Nigeria boosts surveillance of other diseases

In many countries, tackling the COVID-19 pandemic has taken cues from other disease approaches, such as lessons from protecting communities…

4 years ago

COVID-19:  ‘I took black seed oil, black seed, alligator pepper, bitter-cola’ – Oyo  commissioner narrates his isolation experience

Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun has expressed fear that despite unrelenting campaign to sensitize…

4 years ago

President Buhari finalises Nigeria’s membership in African Trade Insurance Agency

Nigeria becomes a full member country at an opportune time. It joins ahead of others that are fast-tracking membership given…

4 years ago

Ex-president Obasanjo tests negative for COVID-19

Nigeria's former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has tested negative to Covid-19. The ex- President took the test last Friday, August…

4 years ago

FG to boost states capacity for COVID-19 response

The World Bank Board of Directors approved a $114.28 financing to help Nigeria prevent, detect and respond to the threat…

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