COVID-19: 42 African countries off track on meeting global target –...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has predicted that Africa could miss the goal of vaccinating the most vulnerable 10 per cent of its population...
3rd wave: Death toll rises to 33 in Edo
Edo State has continued to record an increase in the number of deaths of persons who have not been inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccines.
The...
Nigeria records 559 new COVID-19 cases – NCDC
Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 559 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections rose to 197,046.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said this indicates a decrease from...
WHO monitors new variant of Coronavirus
A new Coronavirus strain, named Mu, has been designated a variant of interest by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Mu, or B.1.621, was first identified...
CMD tasks Nigerians on safety protocols
Chief Medical Director (CMD), Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti (FETHI), Prof. Adekunle Ajayi, has urged Nigerians to abide by all safety protocols as a way...
Brazil receives largest Pfizer vaccine batch of 5m doses
Brazil received more than 5 million doses of Pfizer vaccines, the largest one-day delivery since the supplies began in April, according to Brazilian broadcaster...
Auckland remains under lockdown after 33 Coronavirus cases
New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland, will stay under Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown until September 21, after 33 new cases were recorded in the area in...
Buhari: Nigeria lost $50bn to non-passage of PIB
Nigeria lost an estimated $50 billion worth of investments in 10 years, created by the uncertainty of non-passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).
The lack...
NDPC to resume oil exploration in Ogoniland – MD
Oil exploration is set to begin again in Ogoniland.
The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),...
Ibadan Disco budgets N91bn for network, meters, others
As part of measures to improve network, meter customers and automate its operations in the next five years, the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution...
