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Flight Resumption in Nigeria; FAAN Issues Post COVID-19 Guidelines for Flight Operation

3Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Transportation, Uncategorized

Flight Resumption in Nigeria; FAAN Issues Post COVID-19 Guidelines for Flight Operation

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has released new guidelines for travelers as the country plans to safely reopen its airspace and airports to local flights without risking the health of travelers. Henrietta Yakubu, FAAN’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs in a report said, “the new Standard Operating Procedure is aimed at protecting all stakeholders and preventing further spread of the Covad-19 virus.” Yakubu said that of the guidelines stipulates that every passenger must mandatorily wear face masks and maintain a physical distancing of not less than 1.5m. The authority stated that all passengers would be screened by trained aviation and Port health personnel to ensure strict compliance with the use of face masks and physical distancing. The report read in part...

Domestic Flights Billed to Restart on July 8 in Nigeria as Country Relaxes Lockdown Measures

2Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Economy, Employment, News, Nigeria, Transportation

Domestic Flights Billed to Restart on July 8 in Nigeria as Country Relaxes Lockdown Measures

The federal government of Nigeria has announced a July 8 resumption date for domestic flights in the country as it implements a further relaxation of the COVID-19 induced lockdown. The resumption of local flights comes at a time when the West African nation is experiencing daily spike in the number of confirmed cases of the virus. Authorities say airport in the capital city of Abuja and Lagos are scheduled to resume on July 8, Kano, Port Harcourt, Owerri and Maiduguri will restart on July 11 while others will start on July 15. Government officials said that no definite timeframe has been decided for international flights. The state said a date will be announced in due course. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 790 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total co...

Rwanda to Carry out Testing Survey of Coronavirus in the Street of Kigali

2Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Rwanda

Rwanda to Carry out Testing Survey of Coronavirus in the Street of Kigali

Rwanda will on Thursday commence a random COVID-19 street testing survey in Kigali and points of entry to ascertain the coronavirus situation in its largest city, a senior health officer revealed on Wednesday. Minister of state for Primary Healthcare Tharcisse Mpunga in a news program of Rwanda Television disclosed that the Ministry of Health will initiate the testing of samples in the street of Kigali due to its dense population. Mpunga said that the testing will avail reliable information which could be relied upon to make informed decisions on strategy of curbing COVID-19 in Rwanda. According to the minister, the survey aims to test over 5,000 residents of the city who have resided in the capital within the past one or two weeks. He urged people to abide by instructions of heal...

COVID-19 Test in Lagos, Nigeria to Cost Between 40,000-50,400 As Government Approves Private Labs

30Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

COVID-19 Test in Lagos, Nigeria to Cost Between 40,000-50,400 As Government Approves Private Labs

The Lagos state government has incorporated private sector laboratories to commence COVID-19 tests. Residents would be required to pay between N40,000-N50,400 to be tested in the private labs. This was announced by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Abayomi while inaugurating the Private-Public collaboration on the containment of coronavirus to expand the capacity of the government to effectively respond to the pandemic. Abayomi said that residents who are unable to access free testing at government run laboratories now have the option to get tested at private sector laboratories at a fee between N40,000 and N50,400. Lagos residents have expressed mixed feelings over this development. Some have opined that suspected individuals could be denied testing at government...

Lagos Approves Seven Private Laboratories for COVID-19 Testing

30Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Lagos News, Nigeria

Lagos Approves Seven Private Laboratories for COVID-19 Testing

The Lagos state government has approved seven private laboratories in the state to kick start COVID-19 testing and scale up testing capacity. Health ministry in Lagos disclosed that the ministry approved the seven laboratories after they had been vetted and properly screened by the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), to ensure their efficiency. The private laboratories approved are- Total Medical Services, SynLab, 54 Gene, Medbury medical Services, Biologix Medical Services, 02 Medical Services and Clina Lancent Laboratories. Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi in his speech at the introduction ceremony of the laboratories said that the strategic effort against coronavirus at this point requires massive testing through expanded testing capacity to ensu...

Ajimobi Laid to Rest in Ibadan Amid Tight Security

28Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Life, News, Nigeria

Ajimobi Laid to Rest in Ibadan Amid Tight Security

Former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi was buried in the capital city of Ibadan on Sunday. Ajimobi who was Acting National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic burial rites amid strict security measures at 10:05am at his 6th Avenue, Yemoja Street, Oluyole Estate, Ibadan residence. There were reports that his family’s choice of burial site at Agodi GRA was declined by the state government due to ongoing litigation on the residence. Ajimobi died after brief illness at a Lagos hospital due to complications related to organ failure, aged 70. His burial took place in accordance with stipulations of coronavirus containment measures. In attendance were less than 20 people comprising of his wife, Chief Florence Ajimobi and oth...

Peter Okoye Infected Daughter, Wife and Two Domestic Staff with COVID-19

27Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Nigeria

Peter Okoye Infected Daughter, Wife and Two Domestic Staff with COVID-19

Nigerian musician, Peter Okoye, reportedly infected his wife, Lola Omotayo; daughter, Aliona and two domestic staff with the deadly coronavirus. The singer revealed this in a video posted on his social media handle. Mr. Okoye however, revealed that all of them had recovered and tested negative to the disease. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QkCHL-mB6M He urged people to imbibe safety measures and ensure proper hygiene in order not to contact the virus. He said he felt the need to disclose his ordeal to convince those who are having doubts over the spread of the disease. Nigeria has recorded 23,298 confirmed cases of coronavirus with 554 deaths while 8,253 patients have recovered.

Turkey Gifts Rwanda Face Masks to Help Combat COVID-19

26Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Rwanda

Turkey Gifts Rwanda Face Masks to Help Combat COVID-19

Rwanda’s fight against coronavirus has been boasted by donation of face masks received from Turkey. The ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Rwanda, acknowledged receipt of the donation in a statement describing it as “a sign of friendship and solidarity between the two countries in the fight against COVID-19.” The Turkish embassy in Rwanda said Ankara offered 50,000 face masks while a private firm donated 40,000 to Kigali in show of support to the East African nation. Rwanda took delivery of the masks on Thursday. They were delivered by a flight repatriating Rwandan citizens stranded in Turkey, Turkish citizens stranded in Rwanda due to grounding of international flights would equally be airlifted to back to their country. Ambassador Guilaume Kavaruga...

Coronavirus: Governor Okowa Goes into Isolation as Daughter Tests Positive

26Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Coronavirus: Governor Okowa Goes into Isolation as Daughter Tests Positive

There is coronavirus scare in the Delta state government house as Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, Nigeria has gone into isolation with his family following a positive COVID-19 test result for his daughter. Okowa announced on twitter that one of his daughters had tested positive for coronavirus. He said that his family has gone into isolation in compliance with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guideline. “Earlier today, Edith and I received the news that one of our daughters has tested positive for #COVID19. Hence, in-line with the laid out procedures, we are both going into isolation for the next 14-days. “We will continue to keep you all updated,” he wrote.

School Reopening in Nigeria: Federal Government Submits School Proposal to National Assembly

24Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, Legislature, News, Nigeria

School Reopening in Nigeria: Federal Government Submits School Proposal to National Assembly

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education has forwarded a detailed proposal to the National Assembly on its plan for resumption of schools across Nigeria. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba when he met with the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education. Nwajiuba appeared before the upper legislative chamber to enlightened them on modalities put into place by the education ministry for the reopening of schools which had been closed since the coronavirus induced national lockdown. He declined giving details of the proposal, citing misconception by members of the public. He said the proposal might be taken as guidelines for school reopening. He said, “Children are asymptomatic carriers. Nobody can prove whether they...