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Germany releases first coronavirus patient from hospital

The first of Germany’s 16 coronavirus patients was released from a hospital in Bavaria on Thursday, the state’s Health Ministry said. The ministry added that the person concerned...

China offers tax cuts to blunt economic impact of coronavirus

China ramped up efforts to blunt the potential economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 as Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged tax...

Nigeria acquires reagents for detection of coronavirus

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) says Nigeria has obtained reagents needed for testing and detection of coronavirus. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this to State...

Coronavirus renamed ‘Covid-19’

World Health Organisation (WHO) has named the new coronavirus, Covid-19. WHO announced the new name in its tweeter handle at @WHO that “we now have a name...

Expert sees coronavirus over by April in China, WHO still alarmed

The coronavirus outbreak in China may be over by April, the country’s foremost medical adviser on the outbreak, Zhong Nanshan, said on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, The...

WHO says vaccine for new coronavirus could be ready in 18 months

The first vaccine targeting China’s coronavirus could be available in 18 months, “so we have to do everything today using available weapons,” World Health...

Coronavirus cases outside China ‘could be spark’ for bigger fire – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, February 10, 2020 said the spread of coronavirus cases, which had no history of travel to China could be...

Lassa fever: Science academy wants govt to declare emergency

A call has gone to the Federal Government to declare the Lassa Fever disease currently ravaging the nation a public health event of national concern attaining...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...
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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

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