Akpabio orders recall of NDDC staffs on compulsory leave
As forensic audit begins By Chris Ochayi – Abuja Minister, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Dr. Godswill Obot Akpabio, has directed the immediate recall of all staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, sent on compulsory leave, in April 2020. The Minister made this pronouncement while receiving the Interim Report of the Committee […]
NCDC certifies molecular laboratory in Bayelsa
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated the newly inaugurated Bayelsa State Molecular Laboratory, Research and Diagnostic Centre for COVID-19 testing. The facility, which was inaugurated by Gov. Douye Diri, brought the number of NCDC accredited laboratories in the country to 66 in 34 states. The Acting Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, […]
NCDC asks health workers to be at alert, as flights resume
Mrs Elsie Ilori, Head, Surveillance and Epidemiology Department, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Monday advised health workers to maintain a high index of suspicion on any patient as international flights are set to resume. Ilori gave the advice at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Abuja. She said that […]
COVID-19: Keeping quiet not an option, NCDC tasks Nigerian scientists
By Chioma Obinna As scientists continue to study the coronavirus pandemic, Nigerian scientists and members of the Nigerian Academy of Science, NAS, have been tasked to wake up and raise their voices in defense of science as the underpinning principle for COVID-19 response in the country. The call which came as the Nigeria Centre for […]
NCDC confirms 417 new COVID-19 case, total infection jumps to 49,485
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 417 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 49,485.
COVID-19 claims one, as Nigeria records 325 new cases
Nigeria, on Saturday, recorded 325 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number to 48,770. Only one death was recorded, even as the fresh cases were reported from 20 states and the FCT.
Nigeria records 329 new cases of COVID-19
Nigeria, on Friday, reported 329 new cases of COVID-19 from 21 states of the federation and seven deaths. Out of the cases recorded, Lagos lad with 113 cases, followed by Kaduna with 49 new cases.
Nigeria’s low COVID-19 cases due to low sample collection — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says that the low number of the Coronavirus (COVID-19 )cases in the country is due to lesser number of samples collected across the states.
FEC okays N8.49bn to procure COVID-19 testing kits
Approves National Gender Action Plan on Climate Change As FG plans to deduct money from states guilty of double taxation By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved N8.49 billion for the procurement of 12 materials for the testing for coronavirus by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. The […]
Nigeria records 423 new cases of COVID-19
Nigeria, on Tuesday, recorded 423 confirmed new cases of COVID-19 and six deaths. Out of the new cases reported from 22 states of the federation, Lagos is leading with 117 new cases of the virus.
Nigeria commemorates World Mask Week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) joins the global movement to motivate all citizens to wear a face mask. World Mask Week (WMW) aims to reinforce the importance of wearing a face mask to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In the absence of a vaccine that can prevent infection, and as COVID-19 cases increase […]
