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 […]
Another Makinde’s cabinet member tests positive for COVID-19
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed that another member of his cabinet has tested positive for COVID-19. This latest new case brings to four those who have contracted the pandemic in the Oyo State cabinet. The governor had written on his Facebook account some days ago that three […]
Nigeria records 684 new cases of COVID-19, total hits 23,298
By David Royal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 684 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Friday. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 431 patients from isolation centers across the country with five new deaths reported. ”On the 26th of June 2020, 684 new confirmed cases and 5 deaths […]
Nigeria announces 684 new COVID-19 cases as total hits 23,298
The Nigeria Centre of Disease Control, NCDC, has announced 684 new cases as the total number reaches 23,298. Lagos State, the epicentre of the pandemic in Nigeria, recorded 259 new cases. There is still a question mark on the status of Cross River State as conflicting reports have argued on the discovery of index case. […]
Deaths from COVID-19 in Lagos likely to rise in July, August ― Commissioner
By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Chioma Obinna Lagos State Government said the reported positive cases of COVID-19, as well as fatalities (deaths), are expected to increase in the next two months as it continued to battle with the spread of the ravaging virus in the state. The Deputy Incident Commander who is also the state’s Commissioner […]
ICYMI: Gov Okowa’s daughter tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Thursday disclosed that one of his daughters has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Okowa who revealed this via his official Twitter handle stated that he and his wife, Edith Okowa will both be “going into isolation for the next 14-days. We will continue to keep you […]
