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 […]
Ghana records 61-yr-old Lebanese as first casualty of coronavirus
One of the victims of the fast-spreading coronavirus has reportedly died in Ghana authorities have confirmed According to the Ghana Health Ministry, the 61-year-old Lebanese male trader and resident in Kumasi was unwell and reported to a health facility with fever (temp 39.4 degrees Celcius), and cough. The sample tested positive for COVID-19. His case, […]
COVID-19: FCTA orders arrest of drivers for overloading
By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has directed road traffic enforcement officers across the city to immediately intensify the arrest of drivers who overload their vehicles with passengers as a measure to limit the spread of COVID-19 Chairman, FCT Ministerial Task Team on Traffic Management, Mr Ikharo Attah, disclosed on Sunday in […]
UPDATED: NCDC confirms 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Lagos, 1 in Oyo
Victor Ogunyinka The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed Sunday morning three new cases of COVID-19 in Lagos and one in Oyo State making a total number of 26 cases with 2 discharged. NCDC disclosed that “All three cases (COVID-19) were reported in Lagos State, & have travel history to high-risk countries […]
COVID-19: Lagos govt, Dettol to educate children on handwashing
Nigeria’s leading hygiene brand Dettol, through its flagship Clean Naija Initiative, and Lagos State Government through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, and Investment has commenced a campaign to educate primary school children within the state on how to stay protected from infectious diseases, such as the COVID-19 and Lassa Fever.
Indians observe nationwide curfew to check coronavirus spread
More than a billion people remained indoors in India on Sunday during a one-day nationwide curfew aimed at controlling the spread of the novel coronavirus even as positive cases topped 300. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Thursday called for the “Janata Curfew” (Public Curfew in Hindi) or self-imposed quarantine from 7 a.m. (0130 GMT) […]
