Day: September 4, 2020

Russia Ships in controversial COVID-19 vaccine to Nigeria, targets more African Nations

Precious Ibekwe

The Nigerian Government has received samples of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Russia. Recall that the development and testing of the vaccine were once subjects of controvery. The Russian Federation recently announced to the world that it has developed the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. President Vladimir Putin also said the vaccine had been tested on one of his daughters. Russia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Alexey Shebarshin, delivered the samples Friday, to Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, during a visit to the ministry in Abuja. Also present at the event were the…

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Nigerian Schools, NYSC camps reopen in 30 days

Aliyu Aliyu

The Nigerian Government has given the green light for schools administrators to begin the process for full reopening of schools and camps of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) across the country within the next 30 days. Recall that Lagos, epicentre of COVID-19 in the country has already announced September 14 and 21 as days gates of its schools would be thrown wide open for full academic session. National Government’s Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has, in the same vein, directed all schools across Nigeria and the National Youth…

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