First coronavirus vaccines to be given in the U.S. on Monday
Medical workers are due to give the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in locations across the U.S. on Monday, to kick-off the largest inoculation programme in the country’s history. Regulators over the weekend gave the final approvals needed for the emergency use of the vaccine, and logistics companies working with the federal government […]
Kano State confirms 12 new COVID-19 infections, active cases now 117
The Kano State Ministry of Health has confirmed 12 new infections of the Coronavirus, bringing the total number of active cases in the state to 117. The ministry announced this on Monday via its verified Twitter handle @KNSMOH. “Twelve new cases were recorded from 216 results received from the laboratories with 8 discharge,” it said. […]
Uzor Ulogo honoured with Product Innovation Excellence Award
By Bamidele Ayo Uzor Ulogo has been awarded the coveted Product Innovation Excellence Award at this year’s Tech Trailblazer Visionary Prize ceremony. The event, a pinnacle of recognition within the tech industry, was held to honor those who have pushed the boundaries of product innovation and set new standards for excellence. Ulogo’s innovative product, “Bank4all,” […]
Fix Lagos traffic now, Suru group GMD writes Sanwo-Olu
By Bassey Ekaette Group Managing Director of Suru Group, Edward Akinlade has called on Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to address the issue of traffic gridlock in the state. In a statement released and made available to the media on Monday, December 14, 2020, the real estate player, shared his frustrating experience on Lagos road […]
Abdulrazaq bags UN award
Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday received the United Nations-backed _‘HeforShe’_ award for his efforts and cabinet picks, which have mainstreamed gender inclusion in the state’s political structure. The award was conferred on the Governor in Ilorin, the state capital, when the Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen paid an advocacy visit to rally […]
WHO, IFRC sign MoU on Emergency Medical Team initiative
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are partnering to strengthen the delivery of emergency medical and health services during humanitarian crises. WHO, in a statement on its website, said that its Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, and IFRC Secretary-General, Mr Jagan Chapagain, signed a Memorandum […]
