Archives Tag: coronavirus
COVID-19: Rapid Test Vs PCR Test: What We Should Know
April 19, 2022
As the COVID-19 continues to spread, especially into 2022, workplaces and schools have placed demands on compulsory vaccination and carrying out the COVID-19 test. Despite widespread vaccination and testing, there seem to be more Nigerians and citizens of the world at large getting infected with the coronavirus. Read more about COVID-19 Scientists and medical … Continue reading COVID-19: Rapid Test Vs PCR Test: What We Should Know
COVID-19: Nigeria Hits Lowest Number Of Cases In Five Months
April 19, 2022
As COVID-19 vaccination continues in Nigeria, the country on Monday, March 29, 2021, hit the lowest number of cases in five months. Information obtained from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) showed that Nigeria recorded 48 new confirmed positive cases of the virus. Read more about COVID-19 Further, the number of active cases … Continue reading COVID-19: Nigeria Hits Lowest Number Of Cases In Five Months
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Yusuf Bilesanmi Emerges African Prize For Engineering Top Contender
April 19, 2022
Nigerian engineer, Yusuf Bilesanmi, who alongside his engineering team at the University of Loughborough created a low-cost ventilator for coronavirus patients, have emerged as one of the top contenders for this year’s (2021) Africa Prize for Engineering Innovations which is usually awarded by London’s Royal Academy of Engineering. Read more about COVID-19 The award … Continue reading Yusuf Bilesanmi Emerges African Prize For Engineering Top Contender
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5 Public Laboratories In Lagos State For COVID Testing
April 19, 2022
With Nigeria now in the second wave of coronavirus infections, it is imperative for Nigerians to stay health-conscious and comply with preventive measures recommended by the WHO. It is also important to undergo COVID-19 once you feel the symptoms of the disease. Here are 5 public laboratories in Lagos approved by the Ministry of … Continue reading 5 Public Laboratories In Lagos State For COVID Testing
MultiChoice Announces Reduction In Cost Of DSTV And GOTV Products
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian branch of the popular broadcasting platform, MultiChoice, has announced a slash in cost of purchasing its DStv and GOtv decoders from February 1, 2021. The development will see the price for purchasing DStv HD decoder, dish kit with Compact package subscription cut down from N18,600 to N9,900 on Confam package, while the cost … Continue reading MultiChoice Announces Reduction In Cost Of DSTV And GOTV Products
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Lagos State Governor Bans Gatherings Of More Than 50 People In The State
April 19, 2022
In a bid to improve measures aimed at curbing the second wave of COVID-19 in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during an official press briefing on Sunday, January 31, 2021, announced that indoor gatherings of more than 50 persons in the state have been banned. Governor Sanwo-Olu also disclosed that religious gatherings have been exempted … Continue reading Lagos State Governor Bans Gatherings Of More Than 50 People In The State
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President Buhari Signs Law Sentencing COVID-19 Protocols Defaulters To Six Months Jail Term
April 19, 2022
As government heightens measures aimed at fighting the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Muhammadu on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, signed a new law prescribing a jail term of six months for people found guilty of flouting COVID-19 rules/protocols. The law is a legal framework for prosecution of defaulters of COVID-19 protocols. It … Continue reading President Buhari Signs Law Sentencing COVID-19 Protocols Defaulters To Six Months Jail Term
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5 Accredited Private Laboratories For COVID-19 Testing In Lagos
April 19, 2022
Are you in search of first-rate accredited centres for COVID-19 testing in Lagos? We’ve done the job for you by compiling a list of centres accredited by the NCDC for COVID-19 testing in Lagos. Whether you’re planning to travel or you are experiencing COVID symptoms, here are 5 test centres in Lagos where you … Continue reading 5 Accredited Private Laboratories For COVID-19 Testing In Lagos
Navigating the Festive Season During a Pandemic
April 19, 2022
As much as we would love to believe the coronavirus pandemic is over, it is not. People are still dying and mourning this festive season. It is important we are mindful of the times we are in while celebrating being alive and having another shot of life. Read more about Travel and Tourism As we … Continue reading Navigating the Festive Season During a Pandemic
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Nigerian Scientists Develop Cheaper And Faster COVID-19 Testing Kits
April 19, 2022
As part of efforts towards improving the coronavirus testing capacity of Nigeria, Nigerian scientists have developed a less expensive and faster test kit for COVID-19. Unlike the PCR tests, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) stated that the new invention is cheaper and is capable of producing results in less than 40 minutes. … Continue reading Nigerian Scientists Develop Cheaper And Faster COVID-19 Testing Kits
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FG Lifts Ban On Schools, Sets October 12 As Resumption Date
April 19, 2022
As Nigeria continues to ease COVID-19 lockdown measures, the federal government on Friday, October 2, 2020, ordered the resumption of schools in Nigeria. During a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the Nigerian Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, urged all academic institutions in the country to strictly adhere to health protocols and safety guidelines … Continue reading FG Lifts Ban On Schools, Sets October 12 As Resumption Date
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My Quick Eleven Suggestions for Succeeding Beyond the Pandemic
April 19, 2022
As Nigeria commemorates her diamond jubilee anniversary of its independence, this year’s celebration should be a little bit different from the previous ones. Instead of the commemoration being a cause for celebration, it should be a period for a re-evaluation of strategies for success beyond the pandemic. With the Nation experiencing the ‘heptilema (seven and … Continue reading My Quick Eleven Suggestions for Succeeding Beyond the Pandemic
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Sanwo-Olu Launches N5 Billion Education Loan Scheme
April 19, 2022
In line with efforts aimed at curbing the negative impacts of COVID-19, the Lagos State Government formed a formidable partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Ltd and has launched a N5 billion post-COVID-19 recovery fund for the state’s education sector in other to aid low-cost private schools to maintain stability amidst the pandemic. Read … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu Launches N5 Billion Education Loan Scheme
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Yemi Alade Becomes UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
April 19, 2022
Top Nigerian songstress, Yemi Alade has as of Wednesday become a United Nations Development Programme goodwill ambassador. The announcement was made via the UNDP official website and was followed by an acknowledgement from the music star herself and a welcome address by UNDP Administrator, Achim Steiner. Read more about Entertainment According to the UNDP … Continue reading Yemi Alade Becomes UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
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COVID-19: Are You Worried About Your Pensions?
April 19, 2022
In line with global trends, Nigeria’s financial markets have been rocked by the Covid-19 outbreak as the All Share Index plunged 20.7 percent in Q1 2020 with deep declines across all sectors. In the bond market, there was a similar sell-off with the S&P Nigeria Government Bond Index losing 3 percent in March. Though … Continue reading COVID-19: Are You Worried About Your Pensions?
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