Biotech Firm Launches Lassa Vaccine Trial In West Africa
A biotechnology company, INOVIO, says the first participant in Lassa vaccine trial has been dosed in a Phase 1B clinical trial for INO-4500, its DNA vaccine candidate for Lassa fever.…
NCDC, NCC Announce Short Code For Verified Information On COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have activated a short code – “6232” for verified information. NCDC said the number was…
SCHOOLS MUST CONDUCT WEEKLY COVID-19 ASSESSMENT-ORDERS BY FG
Stephen Godonu- The Federal Government has released more guidelines that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 as more states fully reopen schools on Monday. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control,…
Update: COVID-19: I Am Responding Positively Says Lagos Health Commissioner
Lagos Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, says he is responding positively to treatment after testing positive for COVID-19. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, had in a…
COVID-19: Nigeria Will Live With Pandemic For One Year —NCDC DG
THE Director-General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Friday said that Nigerians must learn to live with the Covid-19 pandemic for at least one…
Desist From Manufacturing Sub-Standard Goods, FG Warns
By Olamilekan Alani The federal government warned the general public to desist from manufacturing substandard goods which could further endanger other unsuspecting Nigerians who innocently purchase them.” PTF appeals to…
NCDC Issues Guideline For Elections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a guideline for safely conducting state and local government elections, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic threatens. It urged the Independent National…
COVID-19: NYSC Consider Reopening Of Camp
By Olamilekan Alani The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has embarked on measures that will ensure safety and efficient operations post COVID-19 restrictions on socio-economic activities in the…
Just In: Reps Grill PTF Over COVID-19 Funds
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 is appearing before the House of Representatives to account for the funds allocated and donated to the fight against the pandemic. A joint committee…
NCDC Searching For 6,000 People In Close Contact With Coronavirus Cases
By Bimbo Ogunnaike The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed looking to for 6,000 people who have had close contact with coronavirus cases. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr.…
