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Ogun lifts weekend lockdown, reopens mosques, churches
After several weeks of meetings with the religious leaders under the auspices of the State League of Imams and Alfas as well as Christians Assocaition of Nigeria (CAN), Governor Dapo Abiodun…
Nigeria could have more access to PPEs on DFS Africa’s off-taking system
Nigeria may have improved access to personal protective equipment following the DFS Africa's introduction of a structured off-taking channel. The organisation's Connecting the Dots…
Nigeria’s foreign minister, Onyeama, speaks on experience with COVID-19
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, has reiterated what has been echoed over and again by survivors of COVID-19 – that the virus is real and that it is not a death…
46% of COVID-19 positive Nigerians are Youths- PTF
Federal government said the Coronavirus pandemic has had a strong negative impact on the youths, as 46 percent of positive cases in the country are young people between ages 21-40.…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 testing gets a boost as government approves N8.49bn for kits,…
Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday approved N8.49 billion for the procurement of 12 items in various quantities to strengthen the testing for COVID-19 by the country’s Centre for…
Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister, Onyeama, tests negative for COVID-19
Nigeria's foreign affairs minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, has tested negative for COVID-19 after three weeks in isolation The minister revealed that his latest COVID-19 test result came back…
COVID-19: US donates 200 ventilators to Nigeria
The United States (US) government on Tuesday donated 200 ventilators to support Nigeria's fight against COVID-19. US Ambassador, Mary Beth Leonard said the arrival fulfills the commitment…
Edo govt urges strict compliance to COVID-19 protocols amid electioneering campaign
The Edo State government has urged residents to ensure strict compliance to set guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic amid electioneering campaign for the…
Nasarawa receives additional 35 truckloads of food items from CACOVID, FG
Nigeria’s private sector-led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) and the Federal Government have again donated 35 trucks of assorted food items to the Nasarawa State government. The…
Nigerian researchers blaze trail in fight against COVID-19 in Africa
Ede, Nigeria — “Strong people don’t put others down — they lift them up.” So says the discreet sign at the entrance to one of the most remarkable research facilities in Africa. Run by a…