Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director, Mallam Mele Kyari, said today that an additional N10billion donation has been mobilized by the Corporation from oil industry players to assist federal effort to halt the spread of the Coronavirus in the country. This brings total contributions to date from the oil sector to N21Bn, Corporation […]
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Nigeria reports 5 new Covid-19 cases today, 4 April
The NCDC this night of 4 April 2020 has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 infections in Nigeria, bringing the total infections to date at 214.
Ugochukwu died of kidney disease, family says
Family says late Commissioner for Health, Prof. Anthony Ugochukwu, died after protracted battle with kidney disease.
Covid-19 Update for Friday 3 April 2020
African and Nigerian cases of coronavirus on the rise as Nigerian cities obey lock-down directives from state and federal authorities
Africa climbs to 6,075 cases, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the African continent stands at 6,075 as at today, 2 April
WHO asks Govts to provide for poor during lock-down
India is providing $24Bn stimulus package (about N8.6 trillion) to support her vulnerable population during the Covid-19 crisis
‘Anambra has 3 isolation centres ready’
Anambra announces set up of three isolation centres and two surge centres in readiness for Covid-19 outbreak
Anambra Disowns Funds Drive by Senator Ubah
Anambra State Government has said that funds drive by Senator Ifeanyi Uba to mobilise resources to fight Covid-19 does not have its support
South East Governors receive Jack Ma’s Testing Kits
Five States of the South East Region receive 7,500 face masks, 550 coverall coats, and 100 face shields, courtesy of Jack Ma Foundation.
NDDC Commissions Abakaliki Test Centre
Nigerian health officials gradually expand coronavirus test centres nationwide with the commissioning of the Abakaliki Centre