Category: Health

Atiku Urges Prayers For Dokpesi, Family, Others
May 2, 2020 No Responses

Atiku Urges Prayers For Dokpesi, Family, Others

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to pray for  speedy recovery of the founder of Daar Communications PLC, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, members of his family, and all others  who  tested positive for COVID-19. Abubakar in a statement signed...
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COVID- 19: Withdraw Old Naira Notes, Group Tells CBN
May 2, 2020 No Responses

COVID- 19: Withdraw Old Naira Notes, Group Tells CBN

The Association of Progressive Nigerians has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to withdraw old and tattered naira notes from circulation as the country is battling COVID- 19 pandemic. The group made the appeal in a statement it...
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Nigeria Records 238 New Coronavirus Cases
May 2, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Records 238 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday  confirmed 238 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 2,170. The NCDC also said that 10 new patients have been...
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Lagos Celebrates Health Workers
May 1, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Celebrates Health Workers

The Lagos State Government on Friday paid special tribute to health workers for their unrelenting efforts in the cause of fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the commendation at the State House, Marina, during th...
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UNIBEN Clarifies Directive On Resumption
May 1, 2020 No Responses

UNIBEN Clarifies Directive On Resumption

The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has advised members of staff to continue to work from home until further directive from the Ministry Education. This is contained in a statement by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta...
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Nigeria Records 204 New Cases Of Coronavirus
May 1, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Records 204 New Cases Of Coronavirus

The number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria has reached 1,932, as 204 new cases were recorded in some states of the federation, according to the country’s disease control centre. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) also confirmed seven new...
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Terminal Development Suspended As COVID-19 Persist
April 30, 2020 No Responses

Terminal Development Suspended As COVID-19 Persist

The Port of Seattle has delayed the development of the proposed  Terminal 46 cruise terminal as it needs to investigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the market before proceeding. The cruise industry has been severely impacted by the...
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Guangzhou: Facts, Solidarity and Cooperation
April 30, 2020 No Responses

Guangzhou: Facts, Solidarity and Cooperation

 By Sun Saixiong Testing, testing, testing. To defeat the COVID-19 pandemic, testing is crucial for all, worldwide. Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province in China, is no exception.  As of April 23, altogether 138,700 residents in Guangzhou, ...
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COVID-19: First Bank Supports Cross River With N30m
April 30, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19: First Bank Supports Cross River With N30m

In a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Cross River, First Bank Nigeria, on Thursday donated the sum of N30 million to the state government. The cheque was presented by the South-South Business Manager of the bank, Mr...
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Kaigama Harps On Equity In Distribution Of Palliatives
April 30, 2020 No Responses

Kaigama Harps On Equity In Distribution Of Palliatives

Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, the Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, has emphasised on equity in the distribution of palliatives by the three tiers of government to ensure most Nigerians benefit, especially the vulnerable group. Kaigama, in an interview w...
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Nigeria Records 1,728 Coronavirus Cases
April 30, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Records 1,728 Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Wednesday confirmed 196 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 1,728. The NCDC also said that the virus claimed the...
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ILO: Nearly Half Of Global Workforce At Risk Of Losing Livelihoods
April 29, 2020 No Responses

ILO: Nearly Half Of Global Workforce At Risk Of Losing Livelihoods

The continued sharp decline in working hours globally due to the COVID-19 outbreak  means that 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy – that is nearly half of the global workforce – stand in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed, t...
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One In Five People With Respiratory Symptoms In Lagos Positive For COVID-19
April 29, 2020 No Responses

One In Five People With Respiratory Symptoms In Lagos Positive For COVID-19

One in five of all people with respiratory symptoms in Lagos seems to be positive for COVID-19 pandemic, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said Abayomi disclosed this when he appeared as a Guest on Arise...
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INEC Deploys Additional 39 Vehicles To Task Force For COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Surveillance
April 29, 2020 No Responses

INEC Deploys Additional 39 Vehicles To Task Force For COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Surveillance

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed 39 additional vehicles to support the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVlD-19 in contact tracing, surveillance, laboratory and infection prevention in Kano and Plateau. In a statement iss...
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