Yearly Archives: 2020

NAFDAC endorses Chloroquine for clinical trial, treatment of COVID-19

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered for the manufacturing of the anti-malarial drug, Chloroquine, for emergency stock for possible clinical treatment of COVID-19 patients. Director-General...

Five COVID-19 survivors discharged, recount ordeal

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has confirmed the discharge of five patients who previously tested positive to the COVID-19 from the Infectious Disease...

Gov Seyi Makinde tests positive to COVID-19

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Nigeria on Monday, March 30, 2020 said he tested positive for the coronavirus and is in self-isolation.  The governor...

Nigeria records second COVID-19 death

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the second death from Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the country. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire,...

Nigeria confirms 14 new coronavirus cases, total now 111

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday, March 29, 2020 confirmed 14  new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, with...

New York records 3,250 new cases, 161 deaths in 24 hours

New York on Sunday, March 29, 2020 announced 3,250 new cases and 161 deaths from the coronavirus disease within 24 hours. Data released by the...

Coronavirus could kill up to 200,000 Americans, health official warns

A top public health official, Anthony Fauci, on Sunday, March 29, 2020 said U.S. would likely end up with millions of coronavirus cases. Fauci, who made the...

COVID-19 is not airborne, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the message spreading on social media that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is airborne is incorrect. The WHO headquarters in Geneva explained...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the Month is Dan Yessa, an artist and documentary filmmaker based...
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Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025, supporting governments across regions to translate national climate plans into...

Lagos launches flood insurance for rapid doorstep relief for residents

The Lagos State Government has launched a flood risk insurance policy aimed at providing rapid financial relief to vulnerable...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the...

Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025,...