Tag: Covid19
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COVID-19: Nigerian govt reveals four drugs to be used for trials in Lagos, Abuja, others
The Federal Government on Monday announced that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos, Ogun, Kaduna, Sokoto and Kano States, have enrolled on the World Health Organisation (WHO) treatment regimen on solidarity drug trials. According to the Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire, stated this during the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 today.…
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Covid-19: Arik cuts 80% staff pay, 9 in 10 workers go on leave without pay
Following the suspension of flights occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, the management of Arik Air, one of the major airlines in the country has announced it will slash staff pay by 80% starting from April. From May 1, 90% of staff will proceed on leave without pay until further notice. In a message circulated to…
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COVID-19: You’ll be arrested if found outside without face mask – Govt declares
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has declared that anyone found outside their home without face mask would be arrested. The Governor stated this when he flagged off the commencement of the wearing of face masks in the state. “While face masks cannot fully prevent someone from becoming infected with COVID-19, it would go a…