Monthly Archives: May, 2020

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Nigerians’ response to COVID-19 pandemic, by study

A data analysis firm, ResearcherNG, has released five major findings from its survey on perception and attitude of Nigerians to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2020

Health

Uganda, Nigeria record highest daily increases in COVID-19 cases

Uganda’s Ministry of Health late Saturday, May 30, 2020 reported 84 new cases of COVID-19, the highest daily increase so far, bringing the nationwide...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2020

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India records 182,143 COVID-19 cases, Pakistan’s cases rise to 69,496

The total number of COVID-19 cases in India surpassed the 180,000-mark, reaching 182,143, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. The death toll crossed the 5,000-mark, reaching...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2020

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Guinea-Bissau carnage: Petition calls for global action to stop killing of vultures

A coalition of international conservation organisations has launched an online petition dubbed #StopTheKillings. It is calling for action to address the unprecedented mass killings...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2020

Health

Govt embarks on maintenance of Lagos bridges

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Kayode Popoola, on Sunday, May 31, 2020 said government had begun a “systematic maintenance of all...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2020

Health

No Tobacco Day: Govt urged to protect youth from tobacco harms by enforcing laws

On the occasion of the World No Tobacco Day 2020 commemoration, tobacco control groups in Nigeria have asked the federal government to commit more...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2020

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AfDB: Obasanjo, Jonathan, 13 other African leaders rally support for Adesina

Former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria and other African leaders on Friday, May 29, 2020 threw their support behind the President of...

Michael Simire - May 30, 2020

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Lagos medical waste managers receive COVID-19 palliative from SRADev, GAIA

The Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev-Nigeria) with the support of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) on Thursday, May 28,...

Michael Simire - May 30, 2020

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