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COVID

June 7, 2022

Botswana likely to witness fifth COVID-19 wave: Official

The Ministry of Health said 635 new cases were reported from May 22 to May 25 with 2 deaths. As of May 31, Botswana has reported 30,126 cases.

Coronavirus
February 7, 2022

JAMB to introduce self-service registration outlets for candidates

Candidates would purchase an e-PIN for N3,500 subsidised by the federal government, N500 compulsory reading text and a N700 regulated charge for CBT centres.

CBT centre
January 20, 2022

WHO recommends lifting COVID-19 travel restrictions over its ‘inefficacy’

WHO’s recommendation to revisit the response measures comes amid the spread of the Omicron variant.

WHO logo, Omicron
December 15, 2021

Group raises alarm as COVID-19 breaks out in UK parliament

Eight lawmakers have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

U.K Parliament
November 15, 2021

COVID-19: Three million Nigerians fully vaccinated, says FG

Mr Shuaib appealed to persons 18 years and above and unvaccinated to simply walk into the nearest vaccination site to take their COVID-19 vaccine.

Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Faisal Shuaib
June 8, 2021

Despite pandemic, U.S. visa application surged by 2.5%

“So far in 2021, we have interviewed over 2500 student applicants, and we will continue to prioritise student visa appointments throughout the summer months.”

EducationUSA
March 8, 2021

Nigeria to ban flights from UAE, Netherlands over COVID testing row

Airlines from the two countries had been using rapid COVID-19 tests on customers before they were allowed to board flights to Dubai.

Boss Mustapha
February 23, 2021

U.S. treasury nominee Adeyemo to be grilled by Senate today

He will be grilled on his views on U.S. policy toward China, currently the subject of a comprehensive review.

Wally Adeyemo
January 31, 2021

Mysterious COVID-19 vaccines hit Nigerian market

A spokesman of NCDC described the sale of the vaccine as “crazy”.

Photo of Coronavirus vaccine used to illustrate this story (Credit: Bloomberg)
January 9, 2021

Federal government sets conditions for states to get COVID-19 vaccines

Last year, lawmakers had questioned the preparedness of the Federal Ministry of Health to procure and preserve the vaccines.

Photo of Coronavirus vaccine used to illustrate this story (Credit: Bloomberg)