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Health Politics

Coronavirus Relief Palliatives Divides Government Branches

April 19, 2022

Legislative members of the National Assembly and officials in the presidency may have been set for a rare public spat since the second term of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration began in May 2019. Less than 24 hours after Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state criticized the modalities for accessing the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) relief … Continue reading Coronavirus Relief Palliatives Divides Government Branches

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Health

Lockdown Exercise: The 5 Exercises You Can Do While You Are Self-Isolating Due To COVID-19

April 19, 2022

It can be demoralising when you are eager to do the things you love doing but can’t do them due to a restriction. This has been the case for many fitness enthusiasts who have to stay isolated in their homes due to the coronavirus outbreak. If you’re one of such individuals, do not fret. Our … Continue reading Lockdown Exercise: The 5 Exercises You Can Do While You Are Self-Isolating Due To COVID-19

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Health

Effects Of Covid-19 On Tourism And Easter 2020

April 19, 2022

In anticipation for Easter, a lot of tour operators planned tours around the season. But with COVID- 19 raging, most Easter tours have been postponed. It’s hard to go on international tours when borders are closed, airlines have suspended operations and cities are on lockdown. Read more about Covid- 19 For instance, Israel, the home … Continue reading Effects Of Covid-19 On Tourism And Easter 2020

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Health Social Media

Social Media Accounts To Follow: The NCDC And The Federal Ministry Of Health

April 19, 2022

Health is wealth. That is why the health sector is one of the most important sectors in virtually every country in the world. In Nigeria, there are two main bodies responsible for protecting public health. They are the Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Read more about Corona Virus … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: The NCDC And The Federal Ministry Of Health

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BUSINESS

COVID-19: FIRS Offers Concessions to Tax Payers

April 19, 2022

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that it is granting concessions to taxpayers in Nigeria. The agency says it is doing this to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals and businesses in the country.                  The concessions are a part of a broader set of actions being taken by the … Continue reading COVID-19: FIRS Offers Concessions to Tax Payers

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Health

Covid-19 Lockdown: Funke Akindele, And Husband Bags 14 Days Of Community Service

April 19, 2022

Popular Nollywood actor, Funke Akindele, and her husband Abdul Rasheed Bello a.k.a. JJC Skillz (music crooner and producer), have both been handed a sentence of 14 days community service (9am-12pm daily), fine of 100,000 naira each, sensitizing the public about Covid-19 in ten major areas, and also going on self-isolation afterwards, for being found guilty … Continue reading Covid-19 Lockdown: Funke Akindele, And Husband Bags 14 Days Of Community Service

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Health

Some Precautionary Measures to Take Towards Covid-19

April 19, 2022

It is becoming clearer what Covid- 19 is all about and who is at the most receiving end. For example, it is clear that older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from Covid-19 illness. Now … Continue reading Some Precautionary Measures to Take Towards Covid-19

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Health

The Consequences of Flouting a Lockdown Order

April 19, 2022

It is roughly a week since the Federal Government declared a lockdown in 3 states in Nigeria – Lagos, Ogun and F.C.T – and we already have news of those trying to defy the directive to deal with. Over the weekend, news travelled round that one of the people who tested positive to the Coronavirus … Continue reading The Consequences of Flouting a Lockdown Order

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Health SPORTS

IOC President Hails Nigeria Olympic Committee Athletes Commission For Contribution Towards The Fight Against Corona Virus

April 19, 2022

Efforts of the Nigeria Olympic Committee Athletes Commission towards fighting the corona virus pandemic have been hailed by the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach. In a bid to sensitize the public on the corona virus pandemic, the NOC made a video of Nigerian athletes creating awareness about the virus, something Bach … Continue reading IOC President Hails Nigeria Olympic Committee Athletes Commission For Contribution Towards The Fight Against Corona Virus

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Health Personal Development

Top 7 Skills You Can Learn During the Coronavirus Lockdown

April 19, 2022

If you’re like most working people, the lockdown forced by the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that you have more time on your hands at this time. And you might be wondering how you’re going to spend it. How about learning new skills that you could use in the near future? By learning a skill, you … Continue reading Top 7 Skills You Can Learn During the Coronavirus Lockdown

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Did You Know?

Nigerians You Should Know: Olatoye Babatunde

April 19, 2022

The globe is currently fighting the corona virus pandemic which has claimed lots of lives and left families mourning the death of loved ones. As soldiers are at the fore during wars, medical practitioners around the globe have been at the frontline in the battle against the deadly virus to curtail its spread and aid … Continue reading Nigerians You Should Know: Olatoye Babatunde

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BUSINESS Health

COVID-19: How to Access the CBN ₦50 Billion Credit Facility for Businesses

April 19, 2022

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a ₦50 billion Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) for Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this program, the apex bank will give loans of up to ₦25 million to small businesses that have seen their activities … Continue reading COVID-19: How to Access the CBN ₦50 Billion Credit Facility for Businesses

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Health

Nigerian Activist Ayodeji Osowobi Shares Story Of How She Recovered From Coronavirus

April 19, 2022

Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, founder of Stand To End Rape (STER), a youth-centric initiative focused on putting an end to sexual and gender-based violence and promoting gender equality, through advocacy, shared her story of how she survived coronavirus. She took to Twitter to write the uplifting story on Monday, March 30, 2020.  Read more about Covid- … Continue reading Nigerian Activist Ayodeji Osowobi Shares Story Of How She Recovered From Coronavirus

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Health

How To Handle Boredom In The Work-From-Home Covid 19 Pandemic

April 19, 2022

It has been a historic couple of days in Nigeria with the spread of Corona virus and the government’s intervention to lock down the states and enforce a stay-at-home order. This came with mixed reactions from people. While some were happy for the much needed break, some were worried about the effect the shutdown of … Continue reading How To Handle Boredom In The Work-From-Home Covid 19 Pandemic

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Health

COVID-19: Tips For Effective Remote Work

April 19, 2022

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses to adopt the remote work model. Employees now operate from their homes. And for companies and workers that aren’t used to functioning this way, it’s an odd way to get things done. Bosses fear that their staff won’t be as productive as they would be if they were … Continue reading COVID-19: Tips For Effective Remote Work

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