NPA enforces measures to curb coronavirus at seaports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has embarked on safe measures to prevent and possibly curtail any case of coronavirus through the nation’s seaports. The Managing […]
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Coronavirus: Jumia delists 390 products over price hike
Jumia Nigeria has delisted 390 products belonging to 168 sellers of hand sanitisers and face masks from its platform. The development followed a warning by […]
Coronavirus impact on economy becoming severe – Emefiele
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has expressed concern over the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy. He said the […]
US Republicans self-quarantine amid Coronavirus outbreak
Texan Senator Ted Cruz is one of several high-profile Republicans to have quarantined themselves. Five senior US Republicans have quarantined themselves after coming into contact […]
Virgin Atlantic admits flying near-empty planes amid Coronavirus crisis
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed it has been forced to operate some near-empty flights after bookings were dented by the coronavirus outbreak. It is operating the […]
Boss Mustapha heads presidential task force on coronavirus
Given the current global outbreak of the novel Coronavirus and its potential of causing significant disruption to health services in the country as well as […]
Nigeria records another coronavirus case
Nigeria has witnessed another case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ogun state. Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire confirmed the new case in a twitt on the […]
Recession: Japan’s economy shrinks faster than first estimated on growing virus
Japan’s economy shrank more than initially estimated in the fourth quarter – by the most since the 2014 sales tax hike – exacerbating economic fears […]
Clinical test of Iranian coronavirus drugs kicks off – Official
A member of COVID-19 Scientific Committee said on Monday that the clinical trial of Iranian COVID-19 drugs has started. Coronavirus-related drugs have received the approval […]
Coronavirus: President Buhari condoles with Iran, South Korea, Italy over disease
President Muhammadu Buhari at the weekend sent messages of sympathy to President Hassan Rouhani of Iran, Moon Jaae-in of South Korea and the Prime Minister […]
Facebook bans face mask adverts to stop people ‘exploiting’ coronavirus
Facebook has issued a ban on adverts for medical face masks amid fears sellers are unfairly exploiting panic around the coronavirus outbreak. With more than […]
UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation calls off all competitions due to coronavirus
The UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation announced the cancellation of all its competitions until further notice to help combat the spread of coronavirus. In a […]
Two British Airways staff test positive to coronavirus
British Airways has confirmed that two of its staff, have tested positive for coronavirus. The staff are believed to be baggage handlers at London’s Heathrow […]
Coronavirus: Italy reports biggest daily jump in death toll
The death toll from the new coronavirus in Italy has risen to 197 after the largest daily increase in fatalities there since the outbreak began. […]
Coronavirus: UK records first death as number of cases surges to 116
The first UK patient to die after testing positive for coronavirus had underlying health conditions as the number of diagnosed cases hit three figures. The […]