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Nigeria To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine in February -Fayemi
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday announced that Nigeria has been selected among 12 African nations that will benefit from the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines for developing countries by the end of February.
COVID-19: NCDC Reports 1,386 New Infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has recorded 1,386 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 114,691. The NCDC disclosed this on its official website on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Nigeria has so far tested 1,198,758 people since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 …
Ogun Suspends Staggered Classes As COVID-19 Cases Rise
The Ogun State Government has suspended staggering of classes, replacing it with normal classes of 8am to 2pm as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country.
COVID-19: Nigeria Releases N10bn For Vaccine Production
The Ministry of Finance has released N10 billion to support COVID-19 vaccine production in the country, an official has said.
Partial Compliance With Covid Protocols As Abuja Schools Resume
Public and private schools in Abuja resumed for academic activities on Monday amid the second wave of COVID-19.
COVID-19: NCDC Records 1,444 New Infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has recorded 1,444 new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country
NIN Deadline: Telcos Deny Blocking SIM Cards
Mobile network operators in Nigeria including Airtel and MTN have dismissed claims by subscribers that their SIM cards are being blocked before the deadline set for the linkage with the National Identity Number.
NAFDAC Must Approve Vaccines Before Use, Says DG
The Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has warned Nigerians not to take any vaccine except the ones approved by the agency.
COVID-19: There’s No Second Wave in Oyo State -Governor Seyi Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said facts, figures and data available in the state on the current spread of coronavirus do not indicate a new wave but a continuation of the first outbreak of the pandemic.
Federal Government To Borrow 850Bn To Fund 2021 Budget
The Nigerian government will borrow N850 billion from dividends and dormant accounts as part of the funding for the 2021 appropriation.
