Coronavirus

Nigerians react to the travel ban on 13 countries amid Coronavirus spread

The Nigerian government is temporarily suspending all visas issued to nationals from these countries.

Coronavirus: Dettol Partners Lagos State Office of SDG to Educate 50,000 School Children on Handwashing

According to the WHO, good hygiene is an important barrier to many infectious diseases.

Lagos based firm is sending 15 staff members to quarantine – here’s why

“The person that tested positive had lived in the same house with our staff member between Saturday and early hours of today.”

Why NYSC is shutting down orientation camps nationwide

Amidst the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday…

COVID-19: What Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar and other global stars are doing after shut down of major sporting events

The spread of novel coronavirus has led to the suspension of sporting events across the…

Another case of Coronavirus: Lagos issues self-isolation notice to all passengers of BA Flight 75

“The case is a Nigerian who returned to Lagos from UK & developed symptoms during her 14-day self-isolation.”

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Olumide Okunuga: All you need to know about the Nigerian doctor who died in Italy, not Canada

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health, Olorunnibe Mamora, on Monday, broke the news of an Italy-based…

COVID-19: This is how Sierra Leone with zero case wants to prevent outbreak

With over 400 cases of the novel coronavirus already recorded in Africa, Sierra Leone, one…

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How Jack Ma wants to fight coronavirus in Africa where he’s investing $10m on netpreneurs 

Chinese billionaire and founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, has announced that he is donating masks…

How COVID-19 is threatening South Africa’s economy as Ramaphosa imposes strict restrictions

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has announced strict restrictions which will take effect…

Covid-19: How Kenyatta’s shut down order will affect Kenya’s economy

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced the suspension of entry for all persons travelling into…

Arteta, Hudson-Odoi and 10 other sportspersons who contracted covid-19

As the world battles to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, death toll from…

Why the oil prices crash may cause another economic hardship in Nigeria

The last time the oil price crashed to as low as $27 per barrel in 2016, it battered the Nigerian economy and threw the country into recession.

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Everything you need to know about Nigeria’s second case of coronavirus

On February 25th, 2020, the first coronavirus case was announced in Nigeria. The patient was…

Fact Not Fiction: Funke Akindele Tells Nigerians How to Stay Safe

She placed emphasis on not spreading rumours or unverified information on the situation.

What you need to know about the first case of Coronavirus in Nigeria

The unpreparedness that almost caused catastrophe during the Ebola outbreak of 2014 informed the decision of the government to act ahead of time.

Another Epidemic Virus Emerges: Here’s What You Need To Know About Coronavirus

Just like ebola, coronavirus is commonly spread from an infected person to others through the air or close personal contact.