Civilian killed, soldier injured over covid-19 lockdown in Delta; Govt orders probe
An unknown soldier has killed a 28-year-old man identified as Joseph Pessu in Warri Delta State as the covid-19 lockdown enters day two in the state. The unidentified soldier allegedly…
Expand COVID-19 testing capacity – Virologist urges FG
Dr Solomon Chollom, a Jos based Virologist, has called on the Federal Government to increase testing capacity for the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in the country. Chollom made the…
COVID-19: Debt relief needed for poorest nations – WHO
The head of the World Health Organization voiced deep concern on Wednesday about the rapid escalation and global spread of COVID-19 cases from the new coronavirus, which has now reached…
African govts, the judiciary must protect workers, oil companies from ill-intent legal actions due to COVID-19 – AEC
The African Energy Chamber, AEC, is calling on African governments and the judiciary to take actions to shield oil and gas companies and their workers from lawyers trying to…
Coronavirus: Australia begins pre-clinical testing for vaccine
 Australia’s national science agency said on Thursday it has commenced the first stage of testing potential vaccines for COVID-19, as it joins a global race to halt the coronavirus…
Coronavirus: South Africa sends testing teams into townships to contain spread
The South African government is sending testing teams to the country’s townships as it ramps up efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on…
Oil marketers seek soft loans to cushion effect of PMS price reduction on their businesses
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have urged the Federal Government to set up intervention fund to help cushion losses incurred by marketers over reduced pump price…
Africa seeks IMF, World Bank, EU backing on debt relief amid COVID-19 crisis
African finance ministers want International Monetary Fund, World Bank and EU support for bilateral, multilateral and commercial debt relief amid the coronavirus crisis, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)…
Gbajabiamila meets Power Minister, NERC others over power supply
Speaker House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila The Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has met with major stakeholders in the power sector in a bid to improve…
FGÂ develops implementation Guide, Protocols for COVID-19 lock down Policy
SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha The Federal Government says it has developed implementation Guide and Protocols for COVID-19 lock down Policy. This was disclosed by Secretary to the Government of the…