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Redeemer’s University scientists identify 7 lineages of coronavirus unique to Nigeria

Frank Eleanya Sep 08, 2020

While the number of coronavirus cases continues to pile up, scientists at the Redeemer’s University in Nigeria have turned their...

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Covid-19: Lagos begins gradual reopening of relaxation centres

Joshua Bassey Sep 07, 2020

After about six months of forced closure to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Lagos State government is seen beginning...

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Nigeria receives Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine

Onyinye Nwachukwu Sep 04, 2020

Nigeria’ federal government on Friday received samples of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, received the samples from...

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Africa countries engaging in groundbreaking COVID-19 vaccine initiative

Anthonia Obokoh Sep 03, 2020

While the race to find safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines continues, African countries are signing up to a ground-breaking initiative,...

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Fight against COVID-19 gulps over N700m in Nasarawa - State Taskforce

Solomon Attah Sep 02, 2020

The task force on COVID-19 in Nasarawa State has said on Tuesday it has expended N700, 638,568.08 only in the...

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NESG, AIG launch COVID-19 response tracker and dashboard

Gbemi Faminu Sep 01, 2020

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in conjunction with the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) and the Presidential Task Force...

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COVID-19: 90% of countries report disruptions to essential health services

Anthonia Obokoh Aug 31, 2020

The world health organization says 90 percent of countries report disruptions to essential health services since COVID-19 pandemic. The organisation...

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COVID-19: Abayomi, Lagos health commissioner, recovers after one week

Anthonia Obokoh Aug 31, 2020

The Lagos State commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi, has tested negative for coronavirus disease after one week of infection. Gbenga...

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FG set re-open schools, others, unveil new COVID-19 measures on Thursday

Anthony Ailemen Aug 31, 2020

There are indications that the Federal government is set to re-open schools and more sectors of the economy any moment,...

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Lagos okays reopening of schools from September 14

Joshua Bassey Aug 29, 2020

Lagos State government has announced resumption of primary to tertiary institutions shut six months ago in the wake of coronavirus...

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Kwara State Deputy Governor tests negative for COVID-19

Sikirat Shehu Aug 29, 2020

Kwara State Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi has tested negative for COVID-19. A statement by Modupe Joel, Chief Press Secretary to...

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First coronavirus reinfection case with severe symptoms confirmed

Temitayo Ayetoto-Oladehinde Aug 29, 2020

A public health laboratory in Nevada has reported the first confirmed coronavirus reinfection in the United States, and the first...

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Covid-19: Lagos Biobank handles over 5,000 private testing requests

Anthonia Obokoh Aug 29, 2020

Lagos Biobank, a digital platform developed by the Lagos State Government to meet the increasing demand for COVID-19 testing following...

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Edo govt boosts COVID-19 response as Obaseki commissions 4th molecular laboratory

Idris Momoh Aug 28, 2020

The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday commissioned the fourth coronavirus (COVID-19) molecular laboratory to boost testing capacity for...

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South Africa aims to be first in Africa to produce Covid-19 vaccine

Anthony Nlebem Aug 27, 2020

South Africa, not giant Nigeria will be first to sign a deal to produce a Covid-19 vaccine in Africa, potentially...