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 […]
Child aged five among new UK coronavirus fatalities
Britain on Saturday reported a record 708 daily deaths from COVID-19, including a five-year-old child, who is thought to be the country’s youngest victim. The health ministry said 4,313 people who tested positive for the virus in hospital had died as of 1600 GMT Friday while there were 41,903 confirmed cases as of 0800 GMT […]
Chief nurse pays tribute to two nurses who died on coronavirus frontline, pleads with public to stay at home
England’s chief nurse has paid tribute to two frontline nurses who died after testing positive for coronavirus, as she made an emotional plea for the public to stay at home this weekend despite a mini-heatwave due to sweep the country. Ruth May said it was vital the public remain in lockdown despite the warm spring […]
Coronavirus: Edo govt begins televised classes for SSCE, NECO students Monday
Following the disruption in academic activities by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Edo State Government will on Monday, April 6, 2020, begin state-wide broadcast targeted at students in Senior Secondary Schools preparing for West African Senior School Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO). In a statement, Commissioner for Education, Barr. Jimoh Ijegbai, said the […]
Coronavirus in Africa: close to 8,000 cases, 334 deaths, 702 recoveries
There are now more than over 6,700 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the pandemic. According to the latest data by the Africa Center for Disease Control on COVID-19 in Africa, the breakdown remains fluid as […]
COVID-19: Access Bank launches AccessMore Mobile App for seamless transactions
By Nkiruka Nnorom As part of its effort to ensure its customers have easy access to their funds and can carry out seamless transactions at this uncertain times, Access Bank Plc has launched a revolutionary new mobile banking application, AccessMore. The AccessMore app is an innovative mobile application that offers a ’more than banking’ experience, […]
