Tag: COVID-19
W/BANK Advocates Policy Action To Curb Covid-19 Effect On Households
The World Bank says immediate policy action is needed to curb the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the lives and livelihoods of...
Beijing Marathon Postponed Indefinitely Due To Covid-19
The Beijing Marathon has been postponed indefinitely after Sunday’s race was called off amid rising COVID-19 cases in China.Organisers said they were cancelling next...
COVID-19: Labour Congress Rejects Compulsory Vaccination
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected Federal Government planned enforcement of COVID-19 vaccination on workers and Nigerians.The NLC President, Ayuba...
Tanzania Allocates $39.1m For Tourism Recovery Amid COVID-19
Tanzania has allocated 39.2 million U.S. dollars for the implementation of 23 projects aimed at revamping the tourism sector affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.Minister...
FG Sets December 1st Deadline For Civil Servants To Take Covid-19...
The Federal Government has set a deadline of December 1st for civil servants to take the COVID-19 vaccine.Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on...
Jordan Backs NBA’s Stance On Covid-19 Vaccination
Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan says he is a “firm believer in science” and backs the National Basketball Association NBA stance on COVID-19 vaccinations...
South Africa Eases Covid-19 Crowd Restrictions For World Cup Game
A maximum of 2,000 spectators can attend a World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Ethiopia in Johannesburg on Tuesday as the republic eases...
2021 World Day: Union, UNESCO, ILO, Others, Hail Nigerian Teachers
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT has joined citizens and other stakeholders to commend the perseverance of Nigerian teachers.NUT National President Nasir Idris gave the...
NARD Strike: Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After Two Months
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike which has left many patients helpless in government-owned hospitals in the last...
Covid-19 Vaccines: UNICEF Solicits Support Of Bon In Sensitising Nigerians
The United Nations Children’s Education Fund UNICEF has sought the support of Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria BON to promote the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines...
Covid-19: Nigeria Records 601 New Cases, Seven More Deaths
Nigeria has recorded 601 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths from the virus.The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed in its COVID...
Nigeria Expects 52m Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccines By 2022-SGF
The Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee PSC on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has disclosed that Nigeria was expecting to receive a total of 52...
Covid-19: Minister Commends Radiologists Role In Health Sector
The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, has commended the Association of Radiologists in Nigeria ARIN for their professional...
Attacks On Schools Must Stop, Says Un Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres call on the global community to say with one voice that “attacks on schools must stop’’ and that schools be...
2022 W’Cup Qualifiers: Coach Rohr Says Eagles Deserves Victory Against Cape...
Coach Gernot Rohr has applauded the spirit of Super Eagles after their 2-1 victory against the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde in their Qatar...
COVID-19: Nigeria Records 30 Deaths, 459 New Infections
Nigeria has witnessed a surge in COVID-19 deaths, with the toll from the pandemic rising for the third straight day.According to figures released by...
COVID-19: Nigeria Records 631 New Cases, Eight Deaths
A total of 631 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday.The Nigeria Centre for...
COVID-19 Update: Nigeria Records 582 New Cases, 11 More Deaths
As the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues its rage in Nigeria, 11 deaths were recorded on Wednesday with 582 new infections.According to...
COVID-19 Update: Pandemic Bites Harder As Nigeria Records 14 Deaths, 626...
While the World Health Organisation said the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic is ‘stabilising’ on the continent of Africa, Nigeria was again hard...
Covid-19 Update: Nigeria Records 10 More Deaths, 618 New Cases
As the Nigeria battles the third wave of infections following an initial relaxation of COVID-19 measures, 618 more cases were recorded in the last 24...
