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July 18, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 600 New Cases Of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 600 new COVID-19 cases in the country, bringing total infections to 35,454 NCDC through its twitter handle on Friday explained that the 600 new cases were reported from 20 states. Lagos recorded the...

July 18, 2020 No Responses

Ekiti Makes U-Turn, Postpones Reopening Of Churches, Mosques

The Ekiti State government has postponed the reopening date of worship centres earlier scheduled for July 17 to Aug. 14. Services in worship centres including Mosques and Churches had been suspended since March following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.....

July 17, 2020 No Responses

FRSC Task Passengers On COVID-19 Protocols

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, on Friday urged commercial motorists to ensure passengers comply with COVID-19 protocols, especially the use of face mask. Ahmed Umar, Ogun state Sector Commander, gave the advice during a sensitisation pro...

July 16, 2020 No Responses

Maize Farmers Target 25mmt, Lauds Ban On Importation

The Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) has commended the Federal Government over the recent ban on maize importation into the country, while urging farmers to increase production capacity. The President of the association, Dr Abubakar Bello said this on Wedne...

July 16, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Reports 643 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 643 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 34,259. NCDC through its twitter handle on Wednesday explained that the 643 new cases recorded were...

July 15, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 463 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 463 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections increase to 33,616. NCDC through its official twitter handle on Tuesday explained that the 463 new cases were reported from 17 state...

July 14, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus Cases In Nigeria Climb To 33,153

Nigeria on Monday announced 575 new Coronavirus cases, bringing the total infections to 33,153. According to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the 575 new cases were reported from 20 states. NCDC explained that 156 of the new cases were repo...

July 14, 2020 No Responses

Transport Unions, FRSC Sign Covid-19 Safety Measures Agreement

Stakeholders in the transport sector in Kaduna State, on Monday, signed an agreement to comply with the post COVID-19 safety guidelines as the sector resumes full operation after lockdown. The agreement was reached during a meeting with the Kaduna Sector...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

ILO Renews Commitment To Create Better World Of Work After COVID-19

The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Guy Ryder, has welcomed the commitment and determination of world leaders to build a better world of work as a core element of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis . Speaking at the close of ...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Reports 571 New Coronavirus Cases

Nigeria on Sunday reported 571 new cases of Coronavirus in 20 states, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 32,558. According to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the 571 new cases reported were from Lagos(152), Ebonyi(108), Edo(5...

July 12, 2020 No Responses

NAFDAC Considers 21 Herbal Products For Usage

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Saturday said 21 herbal medicinal products are currently being processed by the agency for “Safe use” or Listing status. The Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye...

July 12, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Reports 664 New Coronavirus Cases

Nigeria has recorded 664 new Coronavirus cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 31,987. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) explained on Saturday that the 664 new cases were reported from 18 states; Lagos...

July 12, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Reschedules London Evacuation Flight To July 14

The Nigeria Government on Saturday said the evacuation flight from the United Kingdom, initially scheduled for July 12 from London Heathrow, has been rescheduled to depart from Gatwick Airport on July 14. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama...

July 10, 2020 No Responses

Again, Canada-Abuja Evacuation Flight Stalled

The special evacuation flight for Nigerian citizens in Canada earlier scheduled for Friday has been stalled. The Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa, in a statement, explained that the decision was based on request by the intending evacuees. According to the...