Institute Begins Free COVID-19 Testing in Lagos on Monday
Malik Yahya/ The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) says it will begin free screening for coronavirus (COVID-19) on Monday…
COVID-19 Shutdown: Cargo Plane Refused Landing at Lagos Airport
Matilda Omonaiye/ A cargo aircraft belonging to DHL was refused clearance to land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA),…
Nigeria Records 8 New COVID-19 Cases
Malik Yahya/ Nigeria has recorded eight new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total confirmed infections in the country to 89.…
France, Italy Approve Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment for Coronavirus
The Guardian/ A stampede for an unproven “cure” for Covid-19 is clearing the pharmacy shelves of a medicine that is…
US Company Launches 5-Minute Coronavirus Test for Use Almost Anywhere
Bloomberg/ Abbott Laboratories is unveiling a coronavirus test that can tell if someone is infected in as little as five…
Photos: Buhari Meets with Health Minister, DG, NCDC at Aso Villa
Pat Stevens/ President Muhammadu Buhari today received briefings from the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, and Director-General of Nigerian Centre…
Coronavirus: US to Evacuate Citizens in Nigeria
Pat Stevens/ The US government is reportedly preparing to evacuate its citizens in Nigeria over rising cases of coronavirus infection.…
Coronavirus: Nigeria Records 11 New Cases as Disease Spreads to Enugu
Matilda Omonaiye/ Nigeria has recorded 11 new cases of coronavirus, with Enugu recording its first two cases. Eight of the…
Breaking: Davido’s Fiancée, Chioma, Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Ololade Adeyanju/ Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has announced that his fiancée, Chioma Avril, has tested positive for…
Explainer: How to Get Tested for Coronavirus in Nigeria – NCDC
Ololade Adeyanju/ The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has explained the criteria for which an individual can get tested…