COVID-19: NUC directs varsities to reopen Jan 18
Academic activities in the nation’s ivory towers would soon kick off with the National Universities Commission directing Vice-Chancellors of Universities to commence academic activities on January 18. The announcement was in compliance with the directive of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. The Academic Staff Union of Universities had been on strike for about 10 …. Read More
Federal Govt needs over N2.44tn to vaccinate 165 million Nigerians
The Federal Government will need about N2.44tn for the vaccination of 164.8 million Nigerians, who will not have access to free vaccines the country is expecting from the international community. The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, at a press conference of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja …. Read More
Ugo Monye Fashions over 3000 truly reusable Face Masks to aid in Covid-19 pandemic
Nigerian fashionable brand Ugo Monye is giving away 3000 reusable face masks as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take a devastating toll on Nigerian citizens. With the Outbreak of the Covid-19 which has brought about a perturbing health crisis to the country, the creative director saw the demand to educate and guide people on how …. Read More
South Korea is battling ‘second wave’ of coronavirus
Health authorities in South Korea said for the first time on Monday it is in the midst of a “second wave” of novel coronavirus infections focused around its densely populated capital, stemming from a holiday in May. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) had previously said South Korea’s first wave had never …. Read More
FG issues travel ban on 13 countries over COVID-19 pandemic
The Federal Government has issued a travel ban on 13 countries over the spread of the Coronavirus. This was announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha at a media briefing on Wednesday. The affected countries are the United State of America, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Iran, Switzerland, Norway, Netherland, …. Read More
American life is shutting down due to coronavirus; markets slump again after dire China numbers
With daily life in the United States shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic, global financial markets shuddered again Monday as dire economic numbers out of China offered a harbinger of what’s in store for American businesses. Across the world, countries are shutting their borders to travelers and enforcing quarantine requirements. Yet local transmission is …. Read More
Ighalo Banned From Manchester United Training Ground
New Manchester United signing Odion Ighalo has been banned from the AON training complex due to the coronavirus fear. The 30-year-old completed a stunning loan move from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua on transfer deadline day. The former Watford striker has been training at GB Taekwondo Centre since his arrival and was not part of …. Read More