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COVID-19 cases in Africa hit 30,000 – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo says the number of COVID-19 cases on the continent has increased to...

COVID-19: NESREA educates stakeholders on proper handling of medical waste

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sensitised stakeholders in environment and health sectors on guidelines for proper handling of infectious...

Nigeria records 114 new Covid-19 cases, as total infections reach 1,095

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has recorded 114 new cases of the coronavirus, a development which has taken the number of...

COVID-19 deaths rise to 1,200 in Africa – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa says the number of COVID-19 deaths in the WHO African Region has increased to 1,...

COVID-19: NABDA ready for antibody testing in working population

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it is ready to assist in the management of COVID-19 by adapting and deploying advanced resources in...

UN demands action to prevent malaria, vaccine setbacks amid pandemic

The fight against malaria and mass vaccinations against other diseases must not be disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned...

Wellcome, DFID support Africa COVID-19 response with €2.26m

Wellcome and the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) have awarded a grant of €2.26 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control...

EU supports UN with €1.2m for Covid-19 response in Nigeria

The  United Nations (UN) has announced that it received €1.2 million from the European Union for the provision of lifesaving preparedness and response activities...

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Dangote signs $400m equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion

Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., one of China’s...
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NUPRC warns public against fraudulent contract offers

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned the public against activities of fraudulent individuals who peddle contract...

Alleged $25.5m debt: Court orders interim administration for Green Energy, Lekoil

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an interim administration for Green Energy International Ltd. and Lekoil Oil...

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Dangote signs $400m equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion

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