Tag: COVID-19
NG-CARES: FG disburses N135.4b to states, FCT
ABUJA- The Federal Government has disbursed N135.4 billion to States and the FCT, after the second Independent Assessment of Results achieved under the Nigeria...
Letter to rich Nigerians: Why the poor are mad, By Azu...
It’s not only the poor that are mad, if you get my drift. Even folks who once thought of themselves as middle class, that...
COVID-19: Nigeria has met 70% vaccination target– Official
ABUJA- Nigeria successfully met its ambitious target of fully vaccinating 70 per cent of its population against the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr Bassey Okposen, Director of...
Beneficiaries complain as CBN set to recover COVID-19 intervention loans
ABUJA- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is set to recover loans it granted some categories of Nigerians to ameliorate harsh socio-economic realities.The News...
Mandatory masks not necessary, says German expert amid COVID uptick
BERLIN- COVID-19 cases are on the increase again in Germany as the summer draws to a close but the president of the German Medical...
New COVID-19 Variant: Proactive measures in place at MMIA —— Port...
Lagos, - The Officer-in-Charge, Port Health Services (PHS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Dr Omede Ogu, said on Friday that proactive measures...
Biden pays tributes to Martin Luther king, COVID-19 victims
NEW YORK- U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday honoured the memories of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., late American Presidents and COVID-19 victims as...
WHO launches new pandemic prevention plan
NEW YORK- The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday launched a new initiative to help strengthen countries’ ability to plan for and deal with...
We are ready, capable to manage COVID-19 resurgence- UATH
By GAMI TADANYIGBEGWAGWALADA (FCT)- The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, FCT, says it is ready and capable to manage any resurgence of...
Three-term former health commissioner in Lagos State extols Tinubu’s capacities
By IKENNA OSUOHAABUJA- Three-term former Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Dr Jide Idris, said on Thursday in Abuja that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu...
WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights amid U.S. spread of Omicron...
By HADIZA MOHAMMEDLONDON- World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights.WHO said this...
COVID-19: China suspends visas for South Koreans
By UMMUL IDRISBEIJING- Beijing has suspended short-term visas for South Koreans starting from Tuesday following the introduction of extra travel requirements for visitors...
Data remains essential document for risk assessments of COVID-19- WHO
By FRANCA OFILIABUJA- The World Health Organisation (WHO) says data remains essential for the organisation to carry out regular, rapid and robust risk assessments...
Nigeria records 35 new cases of COVID-19 infections
By ABUJAH RACHEALABUJA- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 35 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last week of December 2022.It...
Manufacturing: Tackling headwinds in 2023
By RUKAYAT MOISEMHEIt is no longer news that global macroeconomic fundamentals have been challenged by a myriad of issues since 2020, ranging from...
Beijing Promises Better Medical Care Amid COVID-19 Wave
Beijing, - In light of rapidly surging Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection numbers following the abandonment of its strict zero-COVID policy measures, the...
Finally, FG relaxes COVID-19 travel protocol, makes use of face mask...
By Chibuike NwabukoAbuja (Sundiata Post) - Federal Government has announced the relaxation of the COVID-19 travel protocols, including the use of...
COVID-19 Protests Escalate In Guangzhou As China Lockdown Anger Boils
Shanghai/Beijing, - People in the Chinese manufacturing hub of Guangzhou clashed with white hazmat-suited riot police on Tuesday night in an...
Shanghai tightens security after anti-lockdown protests across China
By SHEJI HALIMASHANGHAI/BEIJING- Shanghai authorities on Monday put up barriers around a city centre area where hundreds of people protested over the weekend against...
Dep. Gov. says disease may breakout following flood in Bayelsa
By SHEDRACK FRANKYENAGOA-The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has warned that there is the likelihood of an outbreak of diseases as a...