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Young Jamaican’s Invention Could Help Tackle Spread Of Viruses Like COVID-19
Five years ago more than 40 babies born in Jamaican hospitals became infected with lethal bacteria - half of them died.The bacteria Klebsiella, like the coronavirus, is spread from person-to-person or via contaminated surfaces. It can be…
COVID-19: List Of Affected States In Nigeria, Lagos Tops
In a list compiled from the figure provided by the lead agency in the fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Lagos State remains at the top of states affected by the Corona Virus (COVID-19) disease in…
COVID-19: Full Text Of President Buhari’s Nationwide Broadcast
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, which has been declared a worldwide emergency, President Mohammed Buhari on Sunday, March 29, 2020, in a nationwide broadcast addressed the Nigerians on the measures the government has taken…
COVID-19: Buhari Imposes Curfew On Lagos, Abuja, Ogun
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the total restriction of movement in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja.
The President gave the order during his nationwide broadcast on Sunday, explained that the restriction order was extended to Ogun State…
AfDB Throws In Whopping $3bn into Fight Against COVID-19
African Development Bank (AfDB) has handed out what is regarded as the largest US dollar nominated Social Bond transaction, with a $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic.
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FG Traces 4,370 To Arrest COVID-19 Cases Explosion
· Says community transmission imminent
· COVID-19 cases rise 65 as 14 fresh cases confirmed
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Gov. Fayemi Urge Governors To Test For Coronavirus As COVID-19 Hits 51
Confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria on Wednesday rose to 51 according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
The NCDC, on its website and Twitter handle, said, “On the 25th of March, 2020, six…
Nigeria Coronavirus Case Rises To 46
· 16 governors, service chiefs at risk after meeting Kyari
· Three aides of CoS, Bauchi gov test positive
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COVID-19: Lagos, Ogun, Ondo States Enforce Social Distancing, Shut Markets
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the closure of markets and stores in the state with effect from Thursday.
According to him, markets that sell essential commodities such as medical equipment, water, and foodstuff are…
Breaking: Kyari tests Positive To Coronavirus, President Buhari Tests Negative
President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for the coronavirus but his Chief of Staff, Mr Abba Kyari, has contracted the virus according to the results of tests carried out by Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control, NCDC.
A report by…
COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria Hit 40: Lagos With Highest Cases
Four new cases of Corona Virus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Nigeria, bringing the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country to 40. Out of the four new cases, three are in Lagos State while one new case was recorded in…
NNPC Rolls-Out Made-In-Nigeria Engine Oil Sales
FOLLOWING the unveiling of its range of lubricants late last year, the NNPC Retail Ltd, one of the Downstream subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has commenced the roll-out of its Nitro and Rhino range of…
Petroleum Minister, Shell MD And Others At Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games, NOGIG 2020
L-R: Managing Director, Shell Petroleum Development Company and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor; Group Managing Director, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kolo Kyari; Executive Chairman, Lagos State…
IEA Appoints First Africa Programme Manager
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has hired Maximilian Jarrett as its first Africa Programme Manager to help expand the Agency’s reach and coordinate its work as it deepens its engagement across the continent.
The IEA in a…
Next Steps to U.S.-Kenya Free Trade Agreement
A Kenya-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would build on the success Kenya has experienced in producing and exporting a range of value-added products to the U.S. market
Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in partnership with Kenya Private…
NPA Empowers Over 200 People In Inyisi Ikeduru, Imo State
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA ) has donated good and items to over 200 people at Umuoziri Inyisi, Ikeduru LGA of Imo State as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, geared towards equipping Nigerian youths…
ECA, Standard Bank Group Launch AWLF To Support Africa’s Female Fund Managers
…AWLF will provide capital to both first time and experienced fund managers
Inclusiveness in investment for the African woman has received a boost as the United Nations Economic Commission of Africa (ECA) and Standard Bank Group at the…
Huawei To Launch Digital Oilfield Iot Solution At The NIPS 2020
Huawei is expected to launch its Digital Oilfield IOT Solution at NIPS2020. Nigeria is one of the largest and oldest oil producers in Africa. The oil and gas sector is one of the most important sectors in the country’s economy, accounting…
SEPLAT appoints Olivier de Langavant as Non-Executive Director
The Board of SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Plc has announced the retirement of Mr Michel Hochard as a Non-Executive Director of the company and his replacement with Mr Olivier de Langavant. Mr Hochard, who is a nominee of M&P on…
Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates NNPC/SNEPCo Multi-million Naira Medical Equipment At Lagos General Hospital
L-R: Manager, Non-Operated Venture Assets, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Yemi Asaolu; Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Olanrewaju Afinni; Managing Director of SNEPCo, Bayo Ojulari; Lagos…