U.N calls for greater international cooperation to fight the pandemic
The United Nations warned of potentially “dire” long-term effects of the coronavirus outbreak on countries and the global economy and called for greater international cooperation to fight the pandemic. “COVID-19…
IMF has enough resources to deal with coronavirus crisis – Officials
The coronavirus pandemic is putting increasing strains on emerging market economies, but the International Monetary Fund has sufficient resources to meet their needs for now, IMF officials said on Wednesday….
Coronavirus: NCDC utilising open software technology for real-time data analysis
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says it is utilitising a @SORMAS_open software for real-time collection and analysis of data on COVID-19 in Nigeria. The Director General NCDC,…
Total coronavirus infections now 174
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed Twenty-three new cases of the COVID-19 in Nigeria, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 174. Of the…
Coronavirus: Presidency replies Soyinka, urges Nigerians to trust doctors, scientists not fiction writers
The Presidency has enjoined Nigerians to trust information coming from scientists and medical specialists with regard to issues concerning the coronavirus disease, instead of listening to Professors of Literary writings….
Medical doctor dies of Lassa Fever in Edo State
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has confirmed the death of one of its members from Lassa fever. President of the Association, Aliyu Sokomba told Channels Television that the medical…
Obasanjo, George Weah, other African leaders feature in new song on African solidarity
Top African leaders including former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, incumbent Liberian President George Weah, Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga have been featured in a new song titled ‘Alone but Altogether.’…
COVID-19 lock down: Food markets, grocery stalls to open between 10:00am and 2:00pm daily – FG
The Federal Government has announced that all markets in states where a lock down was imposed (Lagos, FCT and Ogun) will be allowed to open between 10:00 am and 2:00…
COVID-19: Everyone is Vulnerable – NFF President warns
Pesident of the NFF, Mr Amaju Pinnick The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has warned that everyone is vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pinnick gave the…
FG further reduces pump price of petrol to N123.50 per litre
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has announced further reduction of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from N125 to N123.50k per litre….