Over 80 drone applications under review, training centre in pipeline — NCAA
Stories by Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said it is in the process of approving a new aviation training facility for drone operators. NCAA’s Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engineer Godwin Balang, said the agency has chosen to be methodical to ensure the facility met all operational benchmarks. Balang, who spoke at the […]
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Kwara alleges plots to cause civil unrest over COVID-19 lockdown
ilorin—Kwara State government said yesterday it has uncovered plots by some prominent opposition figures to incite the public to protest against the lockdown order in the state.
COVID-19: Why we haven’t been conducting massive community testing – FG
The Federal Government said yesterday that Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, was not conducting enough test because it was best to do the test when a patient is symptomatic.
Abuja residents protest proposed location of infectious disease cemetery
abuja—Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have protested against an alleged decision by the authorities to site a cemetery for COVID-19 victims and other infectious diseases close to their residences.
COVID-19: Kaduna could record 57,000 new cases due to lockdown violation, govt warns
kaduna—The Task Force on COVID-19 in Kaduna State has expressed concern that the risk assessment of the pandemic indicated there could be as high as 57,000 new cases in the state, if there was no effective enforcement and implementation of the lockdown order.
COVID-19: NUJ hails medical practitioners, cautions govs
LAGOS—THE Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, yesterday, commended medical doctors, nurses, and health workers for managing the Coronavirus pandemic since the case was reported in the country described them as outstanding and courageous.
