Archives Tag: Corona Virus

Children Nigeria

May 27th: Happy Children’s Day

April 19, 2022

Today, May 27, 2020 is Children’s Day in Nigeria. It is a day meant to celebrate children who make up 46% of the entire Nigerian population, a day to remind ourselves that while we go about our daily activities, we must try our best and make remarkable efforts towards making the world a better place … Continue reading May 27th: Happy Children’s Day

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Health TECH

Coronavirus: 4 Tech-Driven Approaches to Flatten The Curve

April 19, 2022

The world was hit hard by the emergence of the Coronavirus, popularly called COVID-19 or COV-19. As the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate amidst strict measures, it is about time we asked ourselves, ‘what more can technology do to reduce the spread of the virus? No matter how little.’  The World Health … Continue reading Coronavirus: 4 Tech-Driven Approaches to Flatten The Curve

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Health

UK Contributes £20m To Africa’s Anti-COVID-19 Fund

April 19, 2022

The United Kingdom has revealed its plans to invest up to 20 million pounds in the African Union’s new ‘Africa anti-COVID-19 fund’ to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Africa. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement by UK International Development Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan. In the statement, it was established that the fund … Continue reading UK Contributes £20m To Africa’s Anti-COVID-19 Fund

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Finance Health

Corona Virus: Finance Minister Reveals $1.5 Billion World Bank Proposal To Affected States

April 19, 2022

Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has disclosed that global financial institution, the World Bank has presented Nigeria with a proposal of $1.5 billion dollars for states greatly affected by the corona virus pandemic. The proposal is in a bid to curb the economic effects that will follow once the pandemic is over or nearing its … Continue reading Corona Virus: Finance Minister Reveals $1.5 Billion World Bank Proposal To Affected States

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Health

COVID-19: Driving The Adoption Of Online Commerce By Offline Businesses

April 19, 2022

The fact that Coronavirus has put the world on tailspin cannot be overemphasized. Every facet of life is affected. An event that has dictated the pace of the world for weeks will definitely leave its mark on time.  It is an open secret that the post-COVID-19 world will not be what it used to be. … Continue reading COVID-19: Driving The Adoption Of Online Commerce By Offline Businesses

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Social Media

COVID-19 Lockdown: Instagram Introduces New Feature To Support Small Businesses

April 19, 2022

Instagram has rolled out a new feature to support small businesses facing certain challenges due to coronavirus lockdown. Since the lockdown began, many small businesses have been forced to close physicals stalls and outlets and are left with social media as the only option. As a result, tech giants such as Facebook have been doing … Continue reading COVID-19 Lockdown: Instagram Introduces New Feature To Support Small Businesses

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Tourism Travel

How to Keep Your Passion for Tourism Alive During COVID-19

April 19, 2022

COVID-19 may have rocked the tourism industry, but that does not dampen our hopes of travelling. The relaxing of the lockdown in different states so far means only domestic tourism can thrive in places where social distance can be practised effectively.  Previously, we hinted on ways to keep the tourism industry alive despite the travel restrictions … Continue reading How to Keep Your Passion for Tourism Alive During COVID-19

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Health

COVID-19: Federal Polytechnic Nekede Introduces Manual And Automated Sinks For Hand Washing

April 19, 2022

Necessity is the mother of invention. When there is a problem, it is not uncommon to see great innovative solutions coming up to fix that problem. These innovations sometimes create a lasting impact on the world and become a significant part of our history. Read more about Covid- 19 COVID-19 is now the world’s greatest … Continue reading COVID-19: Federal Polytechnic Nekede Introduces Manual And Automated Sinks For Hand Washing

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Politics

The Fate Of Almajiris Amid The COVID-19 Threat

April 19, 2022

The decision by the Kano State governor, Alhaji Ganduje, to expel the is from Kano state is causing a lot of ripples in the polity already. The fate of the Almajiris, a community of mostly wandering young males, has been a source of controversy in Northern Nigeria for decades. Traditionally, the Almajiri children undergo Arabic … Continue reading The Fate Of Almajiris Amid The COVID-19 Threat

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Health Wellness

Wellness: How To Clean Your Groceries During The COVID-19 Outbreak

April 19, 2022

Covid-19 has made staying at home necessary for many except for essential activities such as medical care, exercising, or shopping for groceries.  Aside from medical care, shopping for groceries is one activity that requires contact with people, thus increasing the risk of being infected with COVID-19. Not only are you in close contact with other … Continue reading Wellness: How To Clean Your Groceries During The COVID-19 Outbreak

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BUSINESS

Business Growth Tips: How to Survive Tough Times

April 19, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on businesses across Nigeria. Revenues have plunged. Many are scaling back operations. Some have laid-off staff. A significant number are maintaining their employees on a fraction of their usual salaries. If you’re a business person, chances are you’ve been hit in some way. Read more about Business Growth … Continue reading Business Growth Tips: How to Survive Tough Times

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Health

COVID-19: Government Must Make Policies to Curb Community Transmission as Lockdown is Lifted

April 19, 2022

Clearly, Nigeria has climbed the plateau of Coronavirus crisis with the daily upsurge in the confirmed cases and deaths. Nearly the entire 36 states and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are on the infected case chart.  COVID-19 contagion is also now at the community transmission stage. Instructively, this stage of the pandemic is the … Continue reading COVID-19: Government Must Make Policies to Curb Community Transmission as Lockdown is Lifted

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Health

COVID-19: Israel Donates 2,000 Face Masks To Nigeria

April 19, 2022

The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has donated 2000 protective face masks to support Nigerian medical personnel as they continue to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Mr. Shimon Ben-Shoshan, while presenting the face masks to the Minister of Health, Mr Osagie Ehanire, stated that the items were designed in Israel and … Continue reading COVID-19: Israel Donates 2,000 Face Masks To Nigeria

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Health

Flattening The COVID-19 Curve In Nigeria Is Not Rocket Science

April 19, 2022

The commercial city of Lagos returned to its usual bustle on Monday, May 4, after the lockdown was relaxed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The nation’s capital city, Abuja, also followed suit with activities resuming in the Federal Capital Territory after approximately a month of lockdown. Read more about Covid- 19 The first look of the … Continue reading Flattening The COVID-19 Curve In Nigeria Is Not Rocket Science

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Everyday Heroes

Everyday Hero: Kesington Adebutu

April 19, 2022

In the bid to help fight the pandemic, Covid-19, popular philanthropist and businessman, Sir Kesington Adebutu, has lent his weight to the side of the opponents of the pandemic. Recently, he donated the sum of N300 million to the Lagos State government towards combating the coronavirus in the state. Read more about Corona Virus If … Continue reading Everyday Hero: Kesington Adebutu

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