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: Lagos Mosques deserted as worshippers comply with ban on religious gatherings
By Olasunkanmi Akoni As part of efforts to stop further spread of the ravaging Coronavirus Disease, COVID-19 pandemic, many Mosques in Lagos on Friday, failed to hold the weekly “Jumat ” prayer service, as worshippers stayed away, in total compliance with the state government’s directive for all religious houses to remain shut. Lagos State Government […]
Over 60 people detained in Turkey for spreading false information about COVID-19
The Turkish Interior Ministry on Friday said authorities have detained a total of 64 people for disseminating false information about COVID-19 epidemic via social media. The authorities identified 242 people who posted false and provocative information about coronavirus in social media. “Of these, 64 people were detained. Work is underway to detain other persons who […]
COVID-19: Okowa orders closure of all schools in Delta
Vessels to be quarantined for 14 days before birthing in Delta seaports Passengers to be subjected to temperature measurement at Airport By Festus Ahon – Asaba Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has ordered the closure of all primary, secondary and tertiary institutions including private schools effective Thursday, March 26, 2020, for 30 days as […]
Gabon reports sub-Saharan Africa’s second coronavirus death
The central African state of Gabon on Friday announced its first death from coronavirus — a 50-year-old man, who was also the second fatality in sub-Saharan Africa. The patient had recently been in France and died “from complications arising from diabetes and acute respiratory distress syndrome”, said Guy Patrick Obiang Ndong of Gabon’s coronavirus team. […]
COVID-19: Nigeria adds Austria, Sweden to list of high-risk countries
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja As the world battles coronavirus which 12 persons have so far been tested positive to it in Nigeria, the federal government, Friday, added Austria and Sweden to its existing list of high-risk countries with widespread community transmission. Recall that government had last week, also added France, Germany, and Spain to its […]
