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 […]
Eid-el-Kabir: NCDC urges Nigerians to adhere COVID-19 preventive measures
By Chioma Obinna As Muslim faithfuls mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has urged Nigerians to be mindful of the high risk of spread of COVID-19, and adhere to the COVID-19 preventive measures. Making the call in a public health advisory issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director-General of the […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 143 new cases on Monday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced additional 143 new COVID-19 cases, with one death. In its official website handle on Tuesday morning, NCDC said the total infections from the virus had risen to 169,678 as at July 19. The News Agency Of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new infections indicated a decrease from the 203 cases […]
Zazzau Emirate cancels Eid-el-Kabir Procession
The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, has announced the cancellation of Eid-el-Kabir procession in Zaria in compliance to COVID-19 prevention protocols. The royal father made the announcement while briefing newsmen at his palace in Zaria on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Federal Government had put six states and FCT […]
COVID-19: Kano complies with FG’s directive, suspends Sallah festivities
According to him, “the red alert allows authorities in the affected states to restrict celebrations and gatherings to a minimum, particularly the traditional Durbar (Hawan Sallah) which is marked by colourful horse riding events watched by large gatherings.
Why we didn’t approve herbal medicine for COVID-19 treatment- NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has given reasons why it has yet to approve any herbal medicine for the treatment of COVID-19. This is contained in a statement signed by the agency resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, and issued to newsmen on Sunday, in Abuja. The statement quoted […]
COVID-19 red alert: Sanwo-Olu pleads residence over adherence to protocols
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Following COVID-19 red alert, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has made a passionate plea to residents on the need to adhere strictly to the safety protocols in the state. The plea came on the heels of a fresh red alert placed on Lagos, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and five other states by the […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 123 new cases
Nigeria has recorded additional 123 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections from the deadly virus rose to 169,329 as of July 17. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its official website on Sunday morning. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new infections indicate a decrease from the […]
Increase in COVID-19 cases, sign of 3rd wave — NIMR Director-General
Professor Babatunde Salako, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has said that the recent increase in COVID-19 cases could be a signal of a third wave of the pandemic. He made this known on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos The Lagos State Government had on July […]
EU health agency expects Covid-19 infections to rise sharply
The European Union health agency ECDC is predicting a sharp rise in new coronavirus infections in Europe due to the spreading of the Delta variant. Based on forecasts for the countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), the Stockholm-based agency expects the number of cases in the region to rise to 622.9 new infections per […]
COVID-19: NAFDAC approves Moderna, AstraZeneca vaccines
“A COVID-19 vaccine that has gone through prior approval from either of these two sources had gone through quality, safety, and efficacy evaluation which is a prerequisite for acceptance by COVAX Facility.
