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Nigeria Records 196 New Cases of Coronavirus, 87 in Lagos
Nigeria recorded 196 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday according to a tweet by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC.
According to the NCDC, out of the 196 new confirmed cases of the virus, Lagos state recorded the highest … Continue Reading
Kano Deaths: Victims Showed a symptom of Covid-19 – Report
A survey-based report suggests 41% of the victims of the mysterious deaths in Kano had a fever, a major symptom of coronavirus.
The report, a community-based survey on reported increased mortality in Kano state, giving “possible explanations with data,” was … Continue Reading
Nigeria Records 195 New Coronavirus Cases, 80 cases in Lagos
Lagos recorded 80 new cases while Kano recorded 38 new cases.
Nigeria recorded 195 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
This NCDC announced the new statistics via its Twitter account Tuesday night. … Continue Reading
EziPay Wallet Poised to Redefine Digital and Financial Inclusion In Africa
When sending money to a loved one in West Africa becomes a need, one platform that provides such solutions is EziPay Wallet.
A brand of Artificial Intelligence Technologies Limited, Ezipay Wallet provides an easy and convenient means to … Continue Reading
Covid-19: Bayelsa State on Total Lockdown After Index Case
The government of Bayelsa state has declared a total lockdown, effective Monday 27th, April, following the confirmation of a case of coronavirus in the state.
Announcing the lockdown order in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state capital, the state governor,Douye Diri said … Continue Reading
Full Text Of President Buhari’s Broadcast On COVID-19
President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation for the third time on the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and measures being taken to tackle it.
Read the full text of his address below:
ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE … Continue Reading
Kano state’s rise in deaths not due to coronavirus -state government
by Reuters
A sharp rise in deaths in the Nigerian city of Kano was caused by complications from other health conditions and not the new coronavirus, the state government said on Sunday, citing a preliminary assessment, after a local … Continue Reading
Video: FG Warns Against Fake Coronavirus Vaccine on Sale in Kano
Nigerian Government on Tuesday warned against patronizing a fake coronavirus vaccine, which it said was on sale in Kano State, north of Nigeria.
Buhari Appointed to Lead ECOWAS Mission Against Covid-19
Nigeria’s president Buhari has been appointed to lead the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) mission against Covid-19 in the sub-region.
This decision was made during an online video conference of members of the organization, held Thursday, to deliberate … Continue Reading
Coronavirus: Nigeria Records 91 New Cases, 74 Cases From Lagos
Nigeria records 91 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday reports the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
The NCDC made this known via a tweet on the official Twitter account Wednesday night.