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 […]
Declare 14 days lockdown to prevent COVID-19 spread, NUJ urges Akeredolu
Prays for Akeredolu, others; mourns late Health Commissioner. Dayo Johnson – Akure THE leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council has expressed concern at the unprecedented spike in the confirmed cases of deadly COVID-19 pandemic in the state in the last three weeks. It, therefore, called on the state government ” […]
Current dominant strain of COVID-19 more infectious than original ― Study
The genetic variation of the novel coronavirus that dominates the world today infects human cells more readily than the original that emerged in China, according to a new study published in the journal Cell on Thursday. The lab-based research suggests this current mutation is more transmissible between people in the real world compared to the […]
Monkeys infected with novel coronavirus developed short-term immunity
Test monkeys infected with the novel coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic were protected from reinfection for up to 28 days later, a Chinese study out Thursday in the journal Science said. While the monkeys displayed initial immunity for coronavirus, it’s unclear how long such immunity will last in humans – it will be necessary […]
Anxiety as another Osun cabinet member tests positive for coronavirus
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo There is apprehension within Osun State Executive Council as another high ranking cabinet member was said to have tested positive to coronavirus. Although, the Osun state government had on Tuesday evening confirmed that its Secretary, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, and some of his staffers tested positive to the coronavirus pandemic. It […]
Coronavirus and Nigerian politicians: Infections, recoveries, and deaths
By Rasheed Sobowale Most people last year were looking forward to the 2020 New Year, catapulting some resolution they were unable to achieve with a determination and promise of commitment to see them through. Unknowingly for all, 2020 has a different plan for the world. The year 2019 left a mark in the world such […]
