coronavirus in nigeria

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and his wife, Olu have gone into self-isolation after some members of their household tested positive for COVID-19. Mustapha, who is also the chairman of the Presidential Task…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 390 new cases, 173 discharged and one death. The announcement was made via the agency’s official twitter handle on Saturday, November 5 with the cases detected in 20 states. The…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 324 new cases of the coronavirus infection, 176 recoveries and no deaths in the country. The announcement was made via the agency’s official twitter handle on Friday, November 4,…

Arik Air has on Friday, December 4 announced the retrenchment of 300 workers, saying the action was due to the adverse effect of coronavirus. The airline in a statement titled, “Arik Air management declares 300 staff redundant”said the…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 168 new coronavirus cases, 70 recoveries and one death on Tuesday, November 24. The health agency made the announcement via its official Twitter page @NCDCgov, with the breakdown of…

Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, has advised Nigerians to suspend travel during festive season to limit the risk of contracting and spending coronavirus. Speaking at PTF media briefing on Monday,…

Director-General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said a total of 138 members of the National Youth Service Corps have tested positive for COVID-19. Ihekweazu disclosed this today, November 23, while…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 155 new cases, 192 recoveries and one casualty on Sunday, November 22. The health agency made the announcement via its official Twitter page @NCDCgov, with the breakdown of the new…

Five members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have tested positive for COVID-19 at orientation camp in Abuja. The capital city's NYSC coordinator, Walida Isa, made the disclosure at the swearing-in of the 2020 Batch `B’ Stream…

Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 pandemic has appealed to Nigerians abroad who might be planning on coming home for the Christmas festivities to shelf the plan, in the bid to reduce spread of the virus. Dr Sani Aliyu, who is…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 94 new cases of coronavirus, 159 recoveries and 4 deaths on Monday, November 9. The health agency made the announcement via its official Twitter page @NCDCgov, with the breakdown of…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 223 new coronavirus cases and 96 recoveries in the country on Friday, November 6. The new infection cases and recoveries were announced via the health agency’s official Twitter…

Chinese authorities have temporarily suspended entry into China by Nigerians and other nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits. A public notice issued by the Embassy of China and Consulate in Nigeria today…

Federal Government has said COVID-19 infections may spike up across the country in the next two weeks as a result of not adhering to safety protocols. Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation, said the country is…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 137 new coronavirus cases in 15 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday, November 3. The new infection cases, recoveries and deaths was announced via the health…