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NCDC Advises Nigerians On Vaccination, Other Safety Measures As New COVID-19 Variant Spreads

December 9, 2024

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has advised Nigerians to take safety precautions including taking full doses of COVID-19 vaccines as recommended to prevent the spread of the disease.

World News

Former Vietnam Health Minister Gets 18-year Prison Sentence In COVID-19 Test Kits Bribery Scandal

January 12, 2024

Vietnam's former Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long has been handed an 18-year prison sentence by the Hanoi People’s Court

Finance & Economy·News

How COVID-19 Affects African Economy In 2023 – UN Sec Gen Spokesperson

December 7, 2023

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has opined that the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the economies of African countries.

News

COVID-19: NCDC Vigilant As New Variant Spreads To 51 Countries

August 26, 2023

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has stepped up vigilance as two new subvariants of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, named EG.5 and BA.2.86. The NCDC

News

COVID-19: Nigeria Records 48 New Cases In 13 Days

January 12, 2023

While China and a host of other countries across the world battle the new wave of COVID-19 outbreak, Nigeria has recorded 48 new cases between the last week of December 2022 and

World News

COVID-19: 15 Countries Impose Fresh Restrictions On Travellers From China

January 6, 2023

Following the resurgence of COVID-19 in China, no fewer than 15 Countries have imposed fresh restrictions on travelers from the country to contain the spread of the virus. Countries like: Hong Kong,

UNIZIK Teaching Hospital Honours Air Peace Boss, Onyema, With Benefactor Award

Business News·News

Allen Onyema Reveals How UK Authority Put Air Peace, Passengers At Risk, Chased Them With Dogs

October 21, 2022

Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has revealed the moment authorities of the United Kingdom risked the safety of passengers during the COVID-19 period. Onyema made this known during a

Opinion

COVID Nasal And Oral Vaccines Now In The Market

September 11, 2022

It has been a while since we talked about coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Familiarity as we all know, brings contempt, suffice it to say that COVID-19 is no longer the dreaded disease it was

Business News·World News

US Hits Back On China, Suspends 26 China-bound Flights

August 26, 2022

The United States has retaliated against the Chinese government by suspending four Chinese carriers from embarking on 26 China-bound flights from the United States. The suspension affected Xiamen, Air China, China Southern

Buhari Mourns Isaac Sagay, Former Nigeria’s Ambassador To The Holy See

Business News

Russia And Ukraine War, COVID-19 Cause For Rising Food Prices – Nigerian Gov’t

August 5, 2022

Despite rising insecurity affecting farmers in Northern Nigeria, the Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Abubakar, said COVID-19 and the war between Russia and Ukraine caused prices of foods to skyrocket. Prime Business Africa

US Reveals Ways China Could Influence Nigerian Gov’t's Decisions

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US President Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19

July 21, 2022

United States President, Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced on Thursday, revealing that the 79-year-old leader was experiencing “mild symptoms”. A statement released by White House Press

News

COVID-19: NCDC Calls For Adherence To Safety Protocols As New Cases Rise Globally

July 8, 2022

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has renewed it’s call for adherence to safety protocols to prevent spread of COVID-19 disease in the country. The World Health Organisation (WHO)

Business News·Opinion

Shift Towards Domestic Tourism A Game Changer In Post-Covid-19 Recovery – Wayne Godwin

June 22, 2022

By Wayne Godwin For decades, tourism has remained a major contributor to the GDP of African economies. In 2019, the industry accounted for about seven percent of Africa’s GDP and contributed $169

Business News

Afreximbank To Support COVID-19 Struggling Businesses With $150 million

June 14, 2022

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has concluded plans to hand $150 million to Nigerian businesses affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. The fund will be disbursed through First Bank of Nigeria. Afreximbank President

News

COVID-19 Still Public Health Threat, NCDC DG Warns

May 16, 2022

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has stated that it still poses public health threat and warned that the established protocols for preventing the spread should not be ignored.

FEATURES

A New Self-amplifying mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Discovered, But Death Estimates From COVID-19 Treble To 15 Million

May 15, 2022

Coronavirus and its disease state, COVID-19, seem to have taken a back seat, especially since the Russian-Ukrainian war started.

News

World Bank Disburses N1.3bn COVID-19 Intervention Fund To Niger

May 10, 2022

Nigeria's Government in collaboration with World Bank has released N1.3 billion to Niger Sate to cushion the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

News

COVID-19: Effect On Diabetes, Plus WHO Pulls The Plug On India’s Covaxin

April 10, 2022

The number of people infected with COVID-19 is currently standing at 480 million and the figure is continuing to rise. The issue of COVID-19 is not going to go away any time

Editorial·Top Stories

Africa’s Food Crisis – Editorial

April 4, 2022

Since the wave of independence that swept through Africa in the 1960s to the 1980s, there have been continual calls for better strategy for food production and distribution. So far, the calls

President/Group Chief Executive Officer, Owen Omogiafo

News·Business News·Top Stories

Transcorp Hits N27.9B Profit, 530% PAT Leap In Full Year Performance

March 28, 2022

What appears a proof that hotel businesses and the entire hospitality sector are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic has been presented in the 2021 Full Year Financial performance of Transnational Corporation of

African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina

Africa·Finance & Economy·News

COVID-19: Adesina Urges African Leaders To Build Effective Healthcare System

February 10, 2022

African leaders have been called on to learn lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic experience and build strong health defense systems to buffer healthcare challenges in the continent in future.

Africa

True Cost Of COVID-19 For Africa’s Healthcare System

February 8, 2022

By Dr Wahome Karanja, Kenya When COVID-19 struck, there was great concern that healthcare facilities around the world would be overwhelmed. The predictions for Africa were particularly dire. Fortunately, we didn’t witness

FEATURES

Death Inside Nose Masks!

January 27, 2022

FOR as low as N50 or a 100 bucks, you can buy a simple nose mask on the streets of Lagos; but how much protection does it really offer you against COVID-19

Close-up picture of Pregnant women illustrate COVID-19 vacciantion

News

Why COVID-19 Vaccination Is Important For Pregnant Women

January 24, 2022

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has affected our lives to such a degree that no conversation is complete nowadays without the mention of the virus.

Sports

12 Tunisian Players To Miss Nigeria Game After Testing Positive For COVID-19

January 22, 2022

Tunisia’s head coach Mondher Kebaier, influential forward Wahbi Khazri and 11 other players of the Carthage Eagles will not be part of the team to face Nigeria in Sunday’s round-of -6 clash

News

FCT Minister Recovers From Covid-19, Salutes Health Workers

January 18, 2022

Health is wealth and one with good health is king. That seems to sum up the emotions of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja, Malam Muhammad Musa

Technology·FEATURES

Omicron Variant of SARS-CoV-2: Is the Virus Weakening or Still Evolving?

January 15, 2022

In late 2019/ early 2020 the world was hit with the arrival of a new infectious virus. The new kid on the block so to speak, is the much respected and feared

Uncategorized

Arteta Tests Postive For Covid-19 Again, To Miss Man City Game

December 29, 2021

Arsenal will face Premier League leaders Manchester City on Saturday without manager Mikel Arteta in the dug-out after the Arsenal boss tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement on the official website,

News

COVID-19: Presidency Speaks On Buhari’s Health After Aides Test Positive

December 27, 2021

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has disclosed that his principal is “quite fine” amid the outbreak of COVID-19 among his aides. Recall, Presidential spokesman,

News

Nigeria Records Highest Single Day Infection Of COVID-19

December 22, 2021

Nigeria has recorded 2,123 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, its highest ever daily infection since the outbreak of the virus in February 2020. Prime Business Africa gathered that Wednesday’s figure was 755

News

COVID-19 Is Real, Pastor Kumuyi Warns ‘Speculators’

General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministries, Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, has expressed the belief that the COVID-19 pandemic is real and not being orchestrated by global politics as many are wont to believe. The Pastor, known for his spirituality and

December 21, 2021

Sports

Premier League To Continue Christmas Festive Matches Despite Covid 19 Threats

Executives from the 20 Premier League clubs on Monday rose from their emergency meeting and agreed that the festive schedule will continue without a circuit breaker amid the Coronavirus outbreaks in most of the clubs. Most of the clubs have depleted squads

December 20, 2021

News

Africa To Receive Over 70% IDA $93bn COVID-19 Recovery Support Package

IN an effort to help low-income countries survive post-COVID-19 crisis, the World Bank has announced a $93 billion dollars offered by the International Development Association (IDA) as relief package as they struggle to recover from shocks of the pandemic

December 16, 2021

News

UAE Bans Nigeria, DR Congo, Passengers Over COVID-19

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a travel restriction on passengers from Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo over COVID-19.

December 13, 2021

News

COVID-19: FG Begins Giving Booster Shots, US Donates 2.5 Million Doses

The Federal Government has announced its readiness to begin the administration of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines today, Friday. The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja. Recall, Nigeria had on March

December 10, 2021

News·Big Brother·Entertainment

Ex BBNaija Housemate, Maria Chike Tests Positive For COVID-19

Former Big Brother Naija contestant, Maria Chike has disclosed that she has contracted COVID-19. In a statement on her Instagram handle, Maria who is currently in Ghana explained that she tested negative for the virus in Dubai but upon getting to Ghana,

December 8, 2021

News

Lagosians To Present COVID-19 Vaccination Cards To Attend Social Gatherings

The Lagos State government has disclosed that its residents must present their COVID-19 vaccination cards to attend social gatherings during the December 2021 festive period. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known in a statement on Tuesday amid the outbreak of the Omicron

December 8, 2021

News

OMICRON: Governors Condemn UK, Canada Red Listing Of Nigeria

Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has condemned the inclusion of Nigeria in the list of travel ban by United Kingdom and Canada following the outbreak of Omicron variant of COVID-19 virus dsease recently.

December 8, 2021

Opinion

How Fintechs can adapt operations to the post-Covid business climate – Expert

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the nature of business operations and operations leaders’ roles across all industries. In some sectors, the pandemic completely halted operations. Still, some companies have adapted to the new normal, creating new levels of automation, agility, and productivity. Take remote

November 30, 2021

Guterres Renews Call For Release Of Leaders Detained After Sudan Coup

News·World News

Omicron: Guterres Expresses Deep Concern Over Isolation of Southern African Countries

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has expressed deep concern over restrictions imposed on travellers from Southern African countries due to the emergence of the new Coronavirus

November 30, 2021

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