Archives Tag: Covid-19
Olugbenga Agboola on Building a Functioning Fintech Company Across Africa
April 19, 2022
The African fintech startup Flutterwave, which reached a valuation of $3 billion in February 2022, grew faster than many experts predicted. But founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola wasn’t one of them. Read more about FinTech For Olugbenga Agboola, the rapid pace of his company’s ascent is simply another symptom of the burgeoning growth … Continue reading Olugbenga Agboola on Building a Functioning Fintech Company Across Africa
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COVID-19: Facemasks Now Optional In Public – FG
April 19, 2022
The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has promised to relax more restrictions caused by the pandemic. Read more about COVID-19 As the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Nigeria continues to drop, the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has announced that the use of face masks in public places is henceforth optional and noted that … Continue reading COVID-19: Facemasks Now Optional In Public – FG
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Federal Government Cancels COVID-19 Test For Inbound Nigerian Travellers
April 19, 2022
Vaccinated people travelling to Nigeria no longer need to take the COVID-19 test ahead of their trip As the globe continues to relax COVID-19 restrictions, the Nigerian government on Monday, March 21, 2022, announced that inbound passengers arriving in the country would no longer be required to take a pre-departure PCR COVID-19 test. This … Continue reading Federal Government Cancels COVID-19 Test For Inbound Nigerian Travellers
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Enforcing COVID-19 Compliance In The Workplace
April 19, 2022
The world was taken aback by the advent of COVID 19 in 2020. In the last two years, employment has experienced different changes, trying to accommodate this new reality. However, change does not come easily, and it takes a long while. In fact, change is only sustainable with different measures put in place to … Continue reading Enforcing COVID-19 Compliance In The Workplace
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
What You Need To Know About The Omicron Variant
April 19, 2022
The outbreak of Omicron, a variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, was announced in November 2021 by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This was just when the 4th wave of the COVID-19 was setting in. Because of the complex nature of the variant, scientists and microbiologists across the world have contributed to discussing what this … Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Omicron Variant
Legal Effect Of COVID-19 On Employment In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
It is undoubted the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the employment scene. We experienced, about a 20% unemployment rate and job loss in the last year, and it might have not improved so far. Read more about Career The concept of job security comes into question, as most employment in Nigeria is governed … Continue reading Legal Effect Of COVID-19 On Employment In Nigeria
COVID-19: Kaduna State Government Makes Vaccination Compulsory For Civil Servants
April 19, 2022
In a bid to ensure that residents comply with COVID-19 vaccination, the government of Kaduna State has announced that all civil servants in the state must ensure they take the vaccines approved by the federal government before October 31, 2021. Read more about COVID-19 The Nasiru El-Rufai led government also disclosed that effective from … Continue reading COVID-19: Kaduna State Government Makes Vaccination Compulsory For Civil Servants
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COVID-19: Vaccination Is Not Compulsory For Civil Servants – FG
April 19, 2022
Following criticisms that erupted after media reports revealed that starting from December 1, 2021, government workers without proof of COVID-19 vaccination will not be allowed entrance into their offices, the federal government has moved to clarify its stance on vaccination, debunking media reports. Read more about COVID-19 Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director of … Continue reading COVID-19: Vaccination Is Not Compulsory For Civil Servants – FG
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COVID-19: FG Makes It Compulsory For Civil Servants To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
April 19, 2022
As part of efforts to ensure a significant percentage of the Nigerian population is vaccinated against COVID-19, the federal government has made it compulsory for all civil servants on its payroll to take the vaccines approved by the government or risk being barred entrance into their offices. Read more about COVID-19 This information was … Continue reading COVID-19: FG Makes It Compulsory For Civil Servants To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
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COVID-19 Delta Variant And What You Need To Know
April 19, 2022
Delta variant originated in India as early as December and became dominant and worrisome in June 2021 globally. Read more about COVID-19 Why Is It A Variant? The DELTA VARIANT is a new strain that has emerged due to mutation in the virus genetic structure. Things You Need To Know About The DELTA Strain … Continue reading COVID-19 Delta Variant And What You Need To Know
What You Should Know About The COVID-19 Delta Variant
April 19, 2022
On July 9th, 2021, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 Delta Variant. As with all viruses, this new variant presents symptoms different from those typical of COVID earlier in the pandemic. Read more about COVID-19 Experts have labelled the Delta variant as a more “formidable enemy” due to … Continue reading What You Should Know About The COVID-19 Delta Variant
The Opportunities Of Downturns
April 19, 2022
The human race, our history, the story of our existence opens us up to a trend; 1889 through to 1890 saw the flu pandemic hit its heights in 5 weeks. It claimed over a million lives. 24 years later, 1914 through to 1918 came the war to end all wars, World War 1. That … Continue reading The Opportunities Of Downturns
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Healthcare Supply Chain Start-Ups In Africa Abound And Want To Support The COVID-19 Response
April 19, 2022
A new report by Salient Advisory calls for support to enable African healthtech innovators to accelerate impact and deliver at scale. Healthcare consulting firm, Salient Advisory, has launched a health care report calling on donor agencies, governments and impact investors to accelerate the impact and scale of African health-tech innovators working in the supply chain. … Continue reading Healthcare Supply Chain Start-Ups In Africa Abound And Want To Support The COVID-19 Response
COVID-19: FG Reintroduces Lockdown Measures
April 19, 2022
In a bid to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria, the federal government has reintroduced nationwide lockdown measures which commenced in the early hours (12am) of Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Read more about COVID-19 This information was made public on Monday, May 10, by Dr Mukhtar Mohammed, a member of the Presidential Steering … Continue reading COVID-19: FG Reintroduces Lockdown Measures
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