Nigeria contributing to global research on COVID-19 vaccines – PTF
By Abdullahi Mohammed The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Control of COVID-19, Mr Boss […]
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We’re winning war against COVID-19 – FG…Says vaccine likely out by Q1, 2021
By Abdullahi Muhammed, AbujaThe federal government said Monday that the declining cases of infections suggests that the country is gradually winning the war against COVID-19. […]
FG reopens all local airports, says chartered flights require approvals
By Abdullahi Muhammed, Abuja The federal government Monday announced the reopening of all domestic airports for operations.This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi […]
COVID-19: We shouldn’t relax yet—Ooni
By Chijioke Okoronkwo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has cautioned Nigerians against relaxing in the observation of necessary protocols as COVID-19 cases drop. […]
COVID-19: Buhari extends PTF mandate
Abdullahi Muhammed President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday approved the country’s advancement to the third phase of eased restrictions in order to address the economic, socio-political and […]
NCDC announces 250 new COVID-19 cases, total now 53,727
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 250 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the nation’s confirmed cases […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 160 new cases, lowest in months
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 160 new cases of COVID-19, with total infections rising to 53, 477. The […]
COVID-19: FG to support NAFDAC on vaccine research to meet global standard
COVID-19By Abujah Racheal The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the Federal Government will support the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control […]
FG resumes international flight Sept. 5
By Racheal Abujah The Federal Government on Thursday announced Sept. 5 as the date for full resumption of international flights into the country. The Director-General, […]
Nigeria records lowest daily case of 221 new COVID-19
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 221 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in the country. The NCDC […]
Hong Kong leader defends universal virus testing scheme
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, on Tuesday, loosened coronavirus restrictions and defended an upcoming universal virus testing scheme, calling criticisms of it politically motivated. […]
Airlines to be fined $3,500 per passenger for COVID-19 non-compliance – PTF
Reduces quarantine to 8 days By Abdullahi Muhammed The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Control of COVID-19 said Monday that airlines that fail to comply […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 321 new cases, infections total now 52,548
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported increase in COVID-19 cases to 52,548 with detection of 321 fresh infections in […]
Nigeria’s COVID-19 deaths now over 1000, new cases stand at 322
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 322 new COVID-19 cases in the country, bringing the total number of infections […]
COVID-19: NCDC confirms 601 new infections in Nigeria
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 601 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of confirmed cases […]