Developer of the coronavirus experimental treatment, Gilead Sciences, said the drug, Remdesivir, has generated “positive data” in a trial of the antiviral organised by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). “We understand that the trial has met its primary endpoint and that NIAID will provide detailed information at […]
The Presidential Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Committee has supported Nigeria’s efforts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country with the sum of N1.5 billion. The body, led by the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote (set up in 2012 to provide support for flood victims and […]
General Manager, External Relations, APM Terminals Apapa, Daniel Odibe (left), handing over the donated items to the Port Manager, Lagos Port Complex Apapa, Funmilayo Olotu Leading terminal operator, APM Terminals, Apapa, in collaboration with its sister-company, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), Onne, is backing Nigeria’s fight against the Coronavirus […]
Towards the well-being of those on the front-line of Nigeria’s battle to contain the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, a reputable crowd-funding platform, Giving.ng, has announced a fundraising campaign to support health workers. The initiative noted the huge support of companies and individuals to the fight against the scourge through cash donation […]
Coordinator of NIMASA’s Abuja Zonal Office and representative of the DG, Zailani Musa Attah (left), Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Olusegun Adekunle, and the SGF and Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, Boss Mustapha, during the presentation of the […]
Oyinloye Indigenous multinational, SIFAX Group, has backed the nation’s efforts to stem the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic with N130 million, the Group Managing Director, Adekunle Oyinloye, said. From the amount, N70 million goes to the Federal Government through the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, Lagos and Ogun states will […]
To effectively contain the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic across the country, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has tasked the federal and state governments to equally protect the vulnerable segments of the society, particularly prison inmates. Giving this advice, the National Project Officer, Outreach and Communications of UNODC […]
Jamoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has joined the national campaign against the spread of the global Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in the country with a donation of 20 ventilators and the sum of N50 million. Announcing the donation in Lagos Sunday, the NIMASA Director-General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, […]
The medical vehicles presented to the institution Agency, oil and gas partners donate $30m to NCDC As part of concerted efforts to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Country, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has handed over medical equipment to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospitals in Gwagwalada, […]
The Coalition Against Coronavirus (COCAVID) – a private sector-led initiative, working with the Lagos State Government, is working on providing fully-equipped medical tents to house patients and serve as training, testing, isolation and treatment centres, with an additional facility in Victoria Island, Lagos. Led by the President of Dangote Group, […]
