Nigeria Update

JUST IN: 10 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Abuja, Lagos

Ten new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria – seven in Lagos…

JUST IN: 11 coronavirus patients discharged in Lagos

The Lagos State Government has announced that it has released 11 patients, who have…

JUST IN: Osun records six new COVID-19 cases, toll now 20

Osun State Government on Thursday confirmed that six more Ivory Coast returnees tested positive…

Lockdown: I never said FG gave Nigerians N5bn- Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has denied reports that he…

Social distancing: Minister explains huge crowd during cash transfer exercise

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Sadiya Farouq, has explained why a…

COVID-19: Persons being traced now over 6,000, says minister

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the number of contacts being traced…

Son of Nigerian doctor who died of coronavirus in UK speaks

The son of leading NHS doctor, Dr Alfa Saadu, who recently died of coronavirus…

JUST IN: UCH CMD, Prof Otegbayo, reportedly cured of COVID-19

After eight days of isolation and treatment, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the…

COVID-19: Akwa Ibom faults NCDC on five cases

The Akwa Ibom State Government has insisted that nobody tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19)…

Covid-19: Doctors receive N5,000 monthly as hazard allowance, have no life insurance – NARD President

Doctors fighting the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and other epidemic diseases in Nigeria receive N5,000 as…

Covid-19: SUBEB begins radio classes for pupils in Ondo

To ensure that the pupils in Ondo State continue learning while at home during…

Coronavirus: Fidelity Bank cuts profit target

Nigeria’s Fidelity Bank said on Wednesday it has cut its profit target for the…

JUST IN: Air France airlifts 399 nationals out of Nigeria

Over 399 French national were airlifted out of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA),…

COVID-19: Germany donates N2.2bn to Nigeria

The German Mission in Nigeria has pledged €5.5m to the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund, says…

Oro deities to cleanse Nigeria of coronavirus

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has engaged deities in Ile Ife, Osun…