Archives Tag: Corona Virus

Food

Restaurants in Lagos Offering Home Deliveries

April 19, 2022

Today, our food segment takes us to Lagos State, the nation’s epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic. For safety reasons, Eko, the Owambe Capital of Nigeria, is asleep. Naming ceremonies, birthdays, anniversaries and wedding celebrations, funerals and memorial services, are on hold. Textile markets are closed so no one is selling asoebi, and women’s geles are … Continue reading Restaurants in Lagos Offering Home Deliveries

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Finance

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Affect Banks in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Recently, banks have been in the news for helping out in the battle against the coronavirus. Some have contributed isolation centers. Others have donated billions of naira for the procurement of medical equipment.  Letters bearing the signatures of Nigeria’s top banking CEOs have hit the email inboxes of millions across the country. Their messages express … Continue reading How the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Affect Banks in Nigeria

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Health SPORTS

Coronavirus: I am not positive – Ahmed Musa

April 19, 2022

Nigerian national team captain, Ahmed Musa, has noted that rumours making the rounds that he is corona virus positive are false. Musa who plies his trade in Saudi Arabia entered Nigeria over the weekend in a private jet alongside Super Eagles team mate, John Ogu who also plies his trade in the Asian country, in … Continue reading Coronavirus: I am not positive – Ahmed Musa

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TECH

Covid-19: Techies Pioneer Intervention To Crowdfund Fiscal Stimulus

April 19, 2022

“We Are Together” is an intervention by a group of tech entrepreneurs who are using the influence of technology to leverage the power of networks that they have developed from their companies to crowdsource a fiscal stimulus for Nigeria. Read more about Covid- 19 Speaking on who they are, “We are not angels. We are … Continue reading Covid-19: Techies Pioneer Intervention To Crowdfund Fiscal Stimulus

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Health

COVID-19: Screenlab Africa Presents Lockdown Monologue Challenge

April 19, 2022

To keep people busy and entertained during the lockdown, Screenlab Africa is presenting a Lockdown Monologue challenge. The challenge, which started on April 13th and takes place every week, requires participants to create monologues on any topic and send it to Screenlab Africa via Dropbox, after which it is uploaded on Youtube.  The participant whose … Continue reading COVID-19: Screenlab Africa Presents Lockdown Monologue Challenge

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BUSINESS Economy

What Do Negative Oil Prices Mean for Nigeria’s Economy?

April 19, 2022

On Monday, April 20th, the world watched history unfold with dropped jaws: crude oil sold for below $0. If this doesn’t make sense to you, you’re not alone. Not many people understand how a thing could sell for minus $40, as a barrel of crude did at some point during the day. In practical terms, … Continue reading What Do Negative Oil Prices Mean for Nigeria’s Economy?

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Press Release

Covid 19: Susi Sanitary Pad Drive

April 19, 2022

In line with its commitment to caring for the community, and promoting better life for all; Hygicare Nigeria Limited, as part of its Sanitary Pad Drive during the lockdown, made a donation of cartons of the popular product, Susi Sanitary Pad to two social support initiatives last week – The Little Saints Orphanages and Project … Continue reading Covid 19: Susi Sanitary Pad Drive

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Health

COVID-19: Lagos Establishes Sample Collection Stations In 20 LGAs

April 19, 2022

The Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has disclosed that the Lagos State Government has set up sampling stations in the 20 local government areas of the State.  The commissioner, who disclosed this at a press briefing on Sunday, April 19, said that the sampling stations have been set up in strategic locations where citizens … Continue reading COVID-19: Lagos Establishes Sample Collection Stations In 20 LGAs

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Society

The Silent Nigerian Class Struggle: A Recipe for Socio-Economic Discomfort

April 19, 2022

There is a disconcerting silent class struggle in Nigeria amongst the different social strata of her citizens in the country which the novel Corona Virus pandemic has exposed to us in the most glaring terms ever. Nigerians first, have been informed repeatedly to maintain social distancing this period to avoid a possible spread of the … Continue reading The Silent Nigerian Class Struggle: A Recipe for Socio-Economic Discomfort

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Health

Improving Coronavirus Testing Capacity In Lagos State

April 19, 2022

It was a shocker for many Nigerians yesterday night after the latest figures of Coronavirus cases announced by the NCDC rose to 627 with 86 people newly testing positive. Particularly, 70 of those 86 people are domiciled in Lagos. This is a record number of cases in a day in Lagos state which has rapidly … Continue reading Improving Coronavirus Testing Capacity In Lagos State

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TECH

Locked Down? 5 Tips To Finish An Online Course

April 19, 2022

Have you ever applied for an online course and never completed it? Or do you wish to take a course and you’re scared you won’t complete it? Today, I will be sharing 5 tips to help you finish any online course you register for, whether during this lockdown period or after. This pandemic too will … Continue reading Locked Down? 5 Tips To Finish An Online Course

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Health

COVID-19 Heroes: Kaffy, Banky W, And More Help Fans And People In Need During Pandemic

April 19, 2022

Celebrity dancer, Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau popularly known as Kaffy, is reaching out to the needy during these difficult times and helping to spread awareness about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Spearheading an initiative tagged ‘Add A Cup’ and operating through her NGO, Kaffy Foundation, the dancer is giving out food, hand sanitisers, hand gloves, and facemasks … Continue reading COVID-19 Heroes: Kaffy, Banky W, And More Help Fans And People In Need During Pandemic

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Finance

COVID-19: Should Nigeria’s Government Pay for Employees on Furlough?

April 19, 2022

The coronavirus pandemic has forced numerous businesses across the world to close shop. Some won’t be reopening after the crisis. Their workers will have to look for a new job once the present troubles subside. Other companies are riding through the storm. A number of them are staying alive by placing their employees on furlough. … Continue reading COVID-19: Should Nigeria’s Government Pay for Employees on Furlough?

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E-Commerce

COVID-19 Lockdown: How E-commerce company is sustaining jobs and powering social life

April 19, 2022

One of the major fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the massive restriction of human and vehicular movements in the most affected countries of the world. Governments, in their bid to curtail the spread of the disease, have enacted various laws that affect, not only movements, but also most economic activities in their areas of … Continue reading COVID-19 Lockdown: How E-commerce company is sustaining jobs and powering social life

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Press Release

Rensource Launches Digital Distribution Platform: Merchlist.co – connecting SMEs to customers during the lockdown

April 19, 2022

Rensource, Nigeria’s leading provider of critical merchant infrastructure on Thursday launched Merchlist.co – a digital platform that helps small and medium-sized retailers get discovered quickly while enabling servicing and fulfillment of customer orders online. The Merchlist.co platform was rapidly developed as a solution to keep SMEs viable during the COVID-19 pandemic and has two main … Continue reading Rensource Launches Digital Distribution Platform: Merchlist.co – connecting SMEs to customers during the lockdown

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