Nigeria:   COVID-19 - Govt On Top of Situation - Presidency

Daily Trust, 19 March 2020

The Presidency on Thursday assured Nigerians that the government was on top of the situation, just as Nigeria confirmed new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the… Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 - Too Early to Question Buhari's 'Silence' - Senate

Premium Times, 20 March 2020

The Senate has said it is too early to question President Muhammadu Buhari's silence on the cases of Coronavirus in the country following a call by the lawmakers on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria:   Italian Who Brought Coronavirus to Nigeria, Now Negative - Abayomi

Vanguard, 19 March 2020

The Lagos state commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi has said that the forty-four year-old Italian man who brought coronavirus to Nigeria on February 24, 2020, has been tested… Read more »

Nigeria:   Four New Cases of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed

Premium Times, 19 March 2020

The Lagos State Ministry of Health said four new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the case. Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 - Govt Bans Travellers From 13 Countries, Suspends Issuance of Visas

Vanguard, 18 March 2020

As part of measures to stem the spread of the Coronavirus in the country, the Federal Government has announced the restriction of entry for travellers from 13 Countries that have… Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigeria On Lockdown Over Coronavirus

Vanguard, 18 March 2020

Barely two hours after the Federal Government imposed a travel ban on 13 high-risk coronavirus infested countries, the House of Representatives has also mandated it to ban open… Read more »

Nigeria:   Oil Price Decline - Halt Planned Sale of Oil Assets, Govt Told

Vanguard, 18 March 2020

The Federal Government has been told to suspend its plans to sell down its stakes in Joint Venture oil assets until situation in the international crude oil market and global… Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - Why We're Delaying Implementation of Flight Ban - Lai Mohammed

Premium Times, 19 March 2020

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, said the delay in the implementation of flight restrictions is to enable airlines put safety measures in place. Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigeria Announces Five New Cases of Coronavirus

Vanguard, 18 March 2020

The federal government has announced five new cases of coronavirus disease in the country,in addition to the existing three cases. Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - Address Nigerians, Senate Tells Buhari

Premium Times, 18 March 2020

The Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on the coronavirus in the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   Senate Wants Flights From China, Italy, UK, Others Banned

Daily Trust, 17 March 2020

The Senate, on Tuesday, called for travel restrictions to coronavirus epicentres as global toll hits over 6000. Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigeria Confirms Five New Coronavirus Cases

Premium Times, 18 March 2020

Nigeria has recorded five new cases of Covid-19, bringing to eight, the total number of confirmed cases in the country, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has said. Read more »

Nigeria:   Katsina Records First Suspected Coronavirus Case

Daily Trust, 18 March 2020

Katsina State Ministry of Health has recorded a first suspected case of coronavirus, the permanent secretary Dr Kabir Musptapha has said. Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 - DTHA Wants Health Ministry, Relevant Agencies to Embark On Sensitization

Vanguard, 18 March 2020

The Delta State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa to direct the State Ministry of Health and other relevant Agencies to… Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 - Buhari Meets Economic Council, Vows to Protect Nigerians

Vanguard, 18 March 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria has foreseen the economic problems that may come in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and will explore all alternatives to protect citizens. Read more »

Nigeria:   Coronavirus - Shut All Borders Now - Senate, House of Reps, NMA, Others

Vanguard, 18 March 2020

The Senate, House of Representatives and the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, yesterday, asked the Federal Government to shut all borders and urgently consider banning… Read more »

Nigeria:   COVID-19 - We'll Explore All Alternatives to Protect Nigerians - Buhari

Vanguard, 18 March 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said that his administration would explore all alternatives to protect Nigerians, despite the prevailing economic problems occasioned by… Read more »