COVID-19: FCTA tightens surveillance at recreational parks
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is mounting surveillance at recreational parks within the territory to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols. Mr Ikharo […]
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Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise by 206, discharge 23, zero death — NCDC
Nigeria has announced additional 206 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 169,884 as of July 20, 2021. […]
COVID-19 : NOA urges Muslims to celebrate with caution
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Oyo, has urged Muslims to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir with caution, saying the new Delta variant of COVID-19 is still […]
Police taekwondo championships kicks off July 28
The 9th IGP Senior, Junior and Cadet Taekwondo Championships will hold in Lagos from July 28 to July 30 this year, says Stella Ebikefe, Chairperson, […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 132 additional case
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported additional 132 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Friday, July 16. The NCDC made the disclosure […]
US CDC detects first case of monkeypox “imported“ from Nigeria
The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday confirmed that a rare case of human monkeypox was detected in Texas, making it […]
Labour Institute set to become entrepreneurship hub
The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, is set become an entrepreneurship hub for youth skills development to compliment the efforts of […]
COVID-19 attributed to upsurge of insecurity, economic woes in Nigeria – Minister
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregebesola said that the COVID-19 pandemic contributed in no small measure to the upsurge of insecurity and economic woes […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 186 new cases – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Diseases Control (NCDC) has registered 186 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections from three states. The NCDC said this on its […]
Global Vaccine Plan essential as COVID death toll passes 4m- UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasised urgent need for the world to put a Global Vaccine Plan in place to get the pandemic under control […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 50 new cases, 1 death
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control(NCDC), has reported additional 50 new COVID-19 cases, as of July 5 and one death in its daily infection chart. […]
FG school feeding: Kano Pry1-3 enrollment jumps from 1.2m to 2.1m, says commissioner
The Federal Government’s school feeding programme had led to increased enrollment of primary 1-3 pupils from 1.2 million to 2.1 million in Kano state, according […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 51 new infections, zero death in 15 days
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 51 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total numbers of infections in the country to 167,206, […]
COVID-19 cases in Africa increase by 52% — WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus says every region has countries facing a steep increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths, with cases in Africa […]
Lalong tasks clergymen on prayers, spiritual guidance for leaders
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau, has urged clergymen to engage in prayers and spiritual guidance for Nigerian leaders to discharge their duties diligently. The governor […]
U.S. to donate 500m COVID-19 vaccine doses
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to buy 500 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to donate to other countries over the next two […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 49 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country’s COVID-19 cases have reached 166,816, as it recorded 49 additional infections as of Monday, June […]
FG says digital technology key to reducing crude oil production cost
The Federal Government says deployment of digital technology is key to reducing the Unit Operating Cost (UOC) of producing crude oil in Nigeria to $10 […]
COVID-19: Unilorin gets molecular lab for testing infectious diseases
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has flagged-off the construction of an ultra-modern Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). […]
12,000 FCT residents receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine – Minister
Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says no fewer than 12,000 residents have taken the second round of COVID-19 vaccine […]
NYSC, most strategic platform for accelerated national development – Minister
Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports Development says the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme is the most strategic platform to accelerate national […]
Foundation urges more attention to indigents over COVID-19, economic recession
Alex Ladan Foundation in Plateau State has called on corporate bodies and wealthy individuals to urgently assist the less privileged, considering the effect of COVID-19 […]
Police issue altimatum on collection of impounded vehicles, motorcycles
The Police Command in Kwara has called on the owners of impounded vehicles and motorcycles during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown to claim the items within […]
FG determined toward achieving UHC — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Nigerians is at the heart of the human capital […]