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 […]
COVID-19 cases in Africa to top 4m this week, says WHO Regional Office
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is poised to surpass four million COVID-19 infections this week, since the first confirmed case on the continent was announced in February 2020. WHO Regional Office for Africa disclosed this in a statement issued from its headquarters in Brazzaville, Congo, on Thursday. The statement stated that Dr Matshidiso […]
COVID-19: Edo exceeds 40,000 target for sample collection, testing
…records 20 new cases, 31 recoveries By Gabriel Enogholase EDO State has disclosed that it has attained a milestone in the fight against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) as the state on Thursday, hit the 40, 000 sample collection and testing target set by Governor Godwin Obaseki, as part of efforts to contain the deadly […]
COVID-19: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine safe, effective, says NPHCDA
*Allays fears over fears on danger of ABV5300 vaccines *We’re awaiting investigation on alleged side effects, says agency By Joseph Erunke THE National Primary Health Care Development Agency had assured that contrary to claims of danger in the use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines,the vaccines were safe for use. This was as it expressed concerns over claims […]
No reported cases of adverse reactions after AstraZeneca vaccination in Nigeria, says NPHCDA
By Sola Ogundipe Following the suspension of the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by several European nations on Thursday, due to reports of a serious blood clot incidents, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, has said no such reactions have been reported in Nigeria. Several European nations had suspended use of the […]
Oyo receives COVID-19 vaccines
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan OYO State Government has confirmed delivery of 127, 740 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHDA), Abuja. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the vaccines were received […]
Blood Clot: 8 European nations suspend use of Astrazeneca Vaccine
By Sola Ogundipe EIGHT European nations including Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Estonia, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland have decided to stop using the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday due to serious blood clot incidents reported in many countries. About 30 incidents of harmful blood clots in patients who received the vaccine were recorded, including at least […]
Denmark, Norway, Iceland suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine
Denmark, Norway and Iceland on Thursday temporarily suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine over concerns about patients developing post-jab blood clots, as the manufacturer and Europe’s medicines watchdog insisted the vaccine was safe. Denmark was first to announce its suspension, “following reports of serious cases of blood clots” among people who had received the […]
Get vaccinated, ex-presidents except Trump urge Americans
All the surviving former US presidents except Donald Trump have teamed up in a video urging Americans to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama — and the former first ladies — appear in the one-minute spot released Thursday, endorsing the US vaccination campaign and sharing what they […]
COVID-19: No vaccination for under 18, pregnant women — Bauchi govt
Bauchi State Government says pregnant women, those under-18 years and people with critical ailments will not receive Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in the state. Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Thursday. Mohammed said that the […]
UK says AstraZeneca vaccine is ‘safe and effective’
The UK government on Thursday defended the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after Denmark suspended the jab’s use, and insisted it would continue with its own rollout. “We’ve been clear that it’s both safe and effective… and when people are asked to come forward and take it, they should do so in confidence,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s […]
Taraba receives 56,250 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Taraba Government has received 56,250 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from Federal Government. Dr Ebenezer Apake, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health received the vaccine on behalf of the state government at a brief ceremony in Jalingo on Thursday. Apake described the arrival of the vaccine as a bold step towards tackling the rising wave of the […]
UNICEF chief says $1bn more needed for COVAX COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The UNICEF on Wednesday urged countries to contribute more money to help poor countries to access Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, saying around $1 billion was needed.
UK rejects EU claims of vaccine blocking
Britain on Wednesday emphatically rejected EU claims it had slapped a ban on Covid vaccine exports, in the latest spat over supply since Brexit took full effect. European Council chief Charles Michel had claimed London had imposed an “outright ban on the export vaccines or vaccine components produced on their territory”. But Prime Minister Boris […]
Jigawa receives 68,520 Covid-19 vaccines
By Aliyu Dangida – Dutse Jigawa State Government has received 68,520 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, estimate a total of 54.1% population will be immunized against the pandemic. The permanent secretary ministry of health, Dr Salisu Mu’azu, disclosed this while presenting the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccines at the Government House, Dutse. His words: “So […]
Adamawa takes delivery of COVID-19 vaccine
By Umar Yusuf – Yola Adamawa state government Wednesday took delivery of 59,280 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government. The Chairman of the State Contentment Committee on the pandemic COVID-19, Bashir Ahmed, disclosed this Wednesday evening while answering questions from newsmen in Yola. The Committee Chairman who doubles as the Secretary to the […]
