For his ingenuity in the mass production of ventilators to boost the country’s National Health System (NHS) against the coronavirus pandemic, the United Kingdom (UK) Cabinet Office has described a Nigerian Information Technology Consultant, Victor Osagie, as one of Britain’s best. Osagie’s team delivered the quality control system that rapidly […]
Covid-19: Developer upbeat as U.S trial of remdesivir shows promise
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 […]
Presidential flood committee fights Covid-19 with N1.5b
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 […]
APM Terminals leads maritime industry’s Covid-19 battle with over N300m
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 […]
Covid-19: Group begins fundraising in aid of health workers
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 […]
FG seeks cooperation, as NIMASA offers personnel, logistics against Covid-19
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 […]
SIFAX Group backs Nigeria with N130m against Covid-19 spread
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 […]
UNODC urges FG, states to protect prison inmates, other vulnerable groups against Covid-19
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 […]
NIMASA backs action against Covid-19 pandemic with N50m, 20 ventilators, others
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, […]
NNPC presents medical aid to UniAbuja to combat COVID-19
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, […]