Archives Tag: Covid-19
Plentywaka Secures $300,000 Investment And Launches In Abuja
April 19, 2022
Transport startup secures pre-seed funding and expands into Nigeria’s capital Plentywaka, the transport startup, has raised a $300,000 pre-seed investment led by EMFATO, Microtraction and Niche Capital. Plentywaka will use the investment to continue to transform the transport system in Nigeria with improved mapping technology and expand into Abuja and other Nigerian states. Following the rapid success of … Continue reading Plentywaka Secures $300,000 Investment And Launches In Abuja
Ogun State Government Makes COVID-19 Test Free For Students
April 19, 2022
The Ogun State Government has retracted its statement that students returning to school will pay N25,000 for a mandatory COVID-19 test. Governor Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, gave the directive for the scrapping of the policy of the COVID-19 test being a mandatory requirement for returning SS3 students and instructed that the “government laboratories carry … Continue reading Ogun State Government Makes COVID-19 Test Free For Students
Nigerian Government Reopens Schools For WASSCE Candidates
April 19, 2022
In a bid to see schools re-open and Nigerian secondary school students in final year return to classes ahead of the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), scheduled to commence on August 17, 2020, the Federal Ministry of Education in a Virtual meeting alongside Honourable Commissioners of Education of the 36 states of … Continue reading Nigerian Government Reopens Schools For WASSCE Candidates
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Airport Protocols You Should Know During this Pandemic
April 19, 2022
Since the lockdown, we have kept you abreast with all the major happenings in the tourism industry. But just in case we missed a few, we have compiled some random facts about travelling during this global pandemic. Read more about Travel and Tourism Resumption of international passenger flights is yet to be announced. According to … Continue reading Airport Protocols You Should Know During this Pandemic
By ann
Iheanacho Nominated For Goal Of The Season Award
April 19, 2022
Leicester City FC of England and Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has been nominated for Goal of the Season award for the Foxes. An official statement on Leicester City’s verified Twitter handle today, July 22, 2020, saw 12 goals nominated for the award with the Nigerian’s brilliant goal against Brentford in the … Continue reading Iheanacho Nominated For Goal Of The Season Award
By ugo-chinedu
Road Transport Protocols for Interstate Travel
April 19, 2022
On June 29th 2020, the federal government announced the lifting of the interstate travel ban in Nigeria. For weeks we watched the NCAA roll out their airline protocols while FAAN listed COVID precautionary measures at airports. We have mentioned all these previously in this column, even after domestic flights resumed. Read more about Travel and … Continue reading Road Transport Protocols for Interstate Travel
By ann
Slum2school: A Panacea To Nigeria’s Education Problems
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has recently been said to have some of the highest numbers of out of school children in the world at well over ten million persons. The rising poverty rates do not help as good education, like most good things, cost money. Government has consistently failed to give commensurate attention to the situation, hence, … Continue reading Slum2school: A Panacea To Nigeria’s Education Problems
By david-okwara
Ministry Of Sports Working Towards The Resumption Of Sporting Activities
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has stated that it is eager and working towards the return of sporting activities in the country. It will be recalled that all activities related to sports in Nigeria have been on suspension since March and as other sectors are gradually returning to operation, the sports ministry … Continue reading Ministry Of Sports Working Towards The Resumption Of Sporting Activities
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Tech PR Firm, Phyllion Set To Hold First Of Its Kind Tech Conference Online
April 19, 2022
The first of its kind in the Public Relations Space, Phyllion Tech PR Conference is a convergence of players in the technology and communications ecosystem. It aims to chart the future of African tech through conversations from key leaders and players within these sectors on how businesses now and in the future can leverage … Continue reading Tech PR Firm, Phyllion Set To Hold First Of Its Kind Tech Conference Online
Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Slams CAF For AWCON Cancellation
April 19, 2022
Following the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to cancel the 2020 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON), Super Falcons of Nigeria and reigning Africa Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala has expressed her disappointment at the decision of the African football ruling body. Oshoala who has won the AWCON on … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Slams CAF For AWCON Cancellation
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Tour Deals: We Can Travel Again!
April 19, 2022
On June 29th, the Federal Government announced that it would be lifting the interstate travel ban on July 1st 2020. We have not had many interstate tourist activities because of the COVID-19 lockdown. But with the gradual easing of lockdown for economic reasons, tour deals are slowly popping up. Read more about Travel and Tourism … Continue reading Tour Deals: We Can Travel Again!
By ann
Cosmetics And Hair Nigeria Virtual Expo 2020
April 19, 2022
The Cosmetics and Hair Nigeria Virtual Expo 2020, was birthed as a result of the need to navigate the future as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on the events and exhibitions space. This edition seeks to provide an online platform for convergence, networking, and connect in real-time. The beauty and cosmetics industry … Continue reading Cosmetics And Hair Nigeria Virtual Expo 2020
IHS Nigeria Partners TechQuest STEM Academy To Deliver On COVID-19 Initiatives
April 19, 2022
IHS Nigeria, in partnership with TecQuest STEM Academy, will train 1000 teachers and students across Nigeria in July 2020 under its Mission-T Program. The one-month training will offer participants the digital skills required to offer technology-enabled solutions with a focus on initiatives that will mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Mission – T is a sustainability … Continue reading IHS Nigeria Partners TechQuest STEM Academy To Deliver On COVID-19 Initiatives
The Rise Of Drive-In Cinemas In The COVID Era
April 19, 2022
As lockdown eases around the country and things gradually return to normal, several industries hit hard by the pandemic are taking proactive measures to formulate strategies that will help them adapt to in these critical times. One of such industries is the film industry. In addition to cinemas shutting down on March 24, several … Continue reading The Rise Of Drive-In Cinemas In The COVID Era
DID YOU KNOW? LifeBank Has Launched COVID-19 Drive Through Testing
April 19, 2022
Drive-through testing has been something Nigerians have had to look on at and concluding it would not happen in Nigeria. Even as the coronavirus is still taking its toll, it appears that the testing process will soon enjoy the addition of a new drive-through testing centre thanks to health tech start-up, LifeBank. They are … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW? LifeBank Has Launched COVID-19 Drive Through Testing
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