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AstraZeneca-Oxford study supports Vaxzevria as Omicron booster

AstraZeneca on Thursday, December 23, 2021 said the company’s Vaxzevria significantly boosts the levels of antibodies against the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant following a third dose...

France says Omicron to be dominant variant soon, resists new restrictions

Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 that France could soon see 100,000 new COVID-19 cases a day, due to the...

Gov. Lalong gives Plateau residents 72 hours to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State has given residents 72 hours to present evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or negative PCR test result to be...

Omicron spreading rapidly in holiday destination of Spain

The new Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Spain, which is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. In the capital region...

Omicron variant spreading faster, now in 77 countries – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Omicron variant is spreading faster than other variants as it is now present in 77 countries. WHO...

Africa faces 4th wave of COVID-19 due to Omicron variant – WHO

Africa is being hit by the fourth wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, driven by the Omicron variant, after recording the fastest weekly surge...

Omicron likely to become dominant variant in Europe within four weeks – Expert

Omicron is likely to become the dominant form of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Europe within the next month, overtaking other variants such as Delta,...

First death with Omicron variant recorded in UK

At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron Coronavirus (COVID-19) variant, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday,...

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Demolitions: Displaced Makoko residents, others protest at Lagos Assembly

Residents displaced by ongoing demolitions in communities in Lagos State on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, staged a protest at the...
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Climate change: Enhanced international collaboration accelerates global transparency efforts

Transparent climate action and support is a cornerstone of climate cooperation. It equips countries with an evidence base to...

NUPRC assures investors of transparent, competitive licensing round for 50 oil blocks

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has assured prospective investors of a transparent, merit-based and competitive process for...

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Demolitions: Displaced Makoko residents, others protest at Lagos Assembly

Residents displaced by ongoing demolitions in communities in Lagos...

Climate change: Enhanced international collaboration accelerates global transparency efforts

Transparent climate action and support is a cornerstone of...
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