LONDON, Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) has announced their membership in SNOMED International for national use of SNOMED CT from the beginning of January 2021. SNOMED CT, the world’s most comprehensive clinical terminology and a recognized critical element for the electronic exchange of health data, […]
Day: January 6, 2021
COVID-19: Nigeria Confirms 1354 New Cases
Nigeria has confirmed 1354 new cases of the deadly coronavirus COVID-19. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC confirmed the cases on its official Twitter handle @NCDCgov on Tuesday, 5th of January 2021. According to the NCDC, the following States recorded cases “Lagos-712 FCT-145 Plateau-117 Kwara-81 Kaduna-54 Sokoto-39 Oyo-38 Rivers-37 Gombe-21 Enugu-20 Akwa Ibom-16 Bauchi-14 Delta-14 […]
Kano Rural Project: Nigerian Government To Empower 8,000 Women
The Nigerian Government is set to empower about 8,000 women across the 44 local Government Councils in Kano State under the ongoing Federal Government Cash Grant for Rural Women Project. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, stated this during the flag-off ceremony of the project in Kano State. […]
COVID-19: Global Travels Will Be Premised On Health Certificates – NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service says the future of global travels will be premised on health certificates especially the evidence of COVID-19 vaccination. Comptroller General, CG, Nigeria Immigration Service, Mohammed Babandede, said this in Abuja at the National Joint Media briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Nigeria. The CG noted that the issue […]
731 Batch B Corps Members Test Positive For COVID-19
731 Batch B Corps members in Nigeria have tested positive for COVID-19. Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, stated this in Abuja, at the National Joint Media briefing. He said the number cut across all the camps in the 36 States of the Federation, including […]
Nigeria, China Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Nigeria and China have signed an agreement to establish an intergovernmental committee to coordinate cooperation between both countries. The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, stated this on Tuesday, 5th of January 2021 during a meeting with the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi. The signing of the agreement was witnessed by the […]
FCT Gets New Acting Chief Judge
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Justice Salisu Garba as Acting Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory. The appointment is sequel to the retirement of Justice Ishaq Bello on Tuesday. Justice Garba will be sworn-in on Wednesday by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. A statement by the Director […]
Nigeria To Receive 100,000 Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines
Nigeria is set to receive its first dose of 100,000 Pfizer and BioNTech approved COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use in the country by the end of January. Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Agency in Nigeria, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, said this in Abuja, at the National Joint Media briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 […]
Badagry Deep Seaport Will Boost Nigeria’s Development – NIMASA
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has identified the Badagry Deep Seaport project as a strategic step towards the development of Nigeria as a global maritime hub. Director-General of the Agency Bashir Jamoh stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the paramount ruler of Badagry Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, De-Wheno Aholu Menu […]
DSS Cautions Against Fake Recruitment Exercise
The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned the general public against fake recruitment exercises adding that it is not currently carrying out any recruitment exercise. The Public Relation Officer Peter Afunanya who stated this noted that it has become necessary to make the clarification in view of desperate efforts by fraudsters to scam unsuspecting […]