Nigeria Update

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…

Covid-19: FG deletes tweet begging US billionaire, apologises

The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning has deleted a tweet in…

COVID-19: Nigerian stocks hit new eight-year low

Nigerian stocks fell 2.4% to hit a new eight-year low on Wednesday after its…

Ekiti court convicts two Egyptians, others for flouting lockdown

An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday found 12 persons guilty of violating…

COVID-19: I’ve lost close ones from my boxing gym, close friends – Anthony Joshua

Two-time unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has revealed that he has "lost closed ones"…

Ortom, deputy test for coronavirus

Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom and his Deputy, Engineer Benson Abounu, have voluntarily had their…

Coronavirus: Mixed reactions as FG begs US billionaire, Elon Musk, for ventilators

Nigerians have reacted after the Federal Government through the Ministry of Finance, Budget and…

Edo doctor contracts coronavirus

A doctor treating COVID-19 patients at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State, has…