Delta Govt Trains Teachers Ahead of Schools’ Resumption

CoronavirusEducationDelta Govt Trains Teachers Ahead of Schools’ Resumption

PilotnewsAugust 3, 2020

In preparation for the resumption of schools, the Delta Government on Monday begun sensitisation programme for teachers in Ika North-East Local Government Area. Mr Innocent Ezeamaiwe, member, Ika North-East Rapid Response Team for COVID-19, said the training was geared toward equipping the teachers with necessary information on COVID-19, and how to manage the pandemic. Ezeamaiwe said that the exercise was part of the state government’s initiative on the basic procedures for handling the pandemic in schools. “The objective is...

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UPDATE: Mandatory COVID Test for SS3 Students: Ogun Govt Clarifies Directive

CoronavirusEducationNewsUPDATE: Mandatory COVID Test for SS3 Students: Ogun Govt Clarifies Directive

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)August 2, 2020

… COVID-19 test free for public school students, private school students to get discounts The Ogun State government has given more details about its initial directive for all SS3 boarding school students in the State to undergo COVID-19 and Malaria tests before they are allowed to resume academic activities on August 4. The clarification comes following protests by parents over N25,000 fee for COVID-19 test. In a statement, Mrs Ronke Soyombo, the Special Adviser to...

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All SSS3 Boarding Students in Ogun to Undergo COVID-19 and Malaria Tests

CoronavirusNewsAll SSS3 Boarding Students in Ogun to Undergo COVID-19 and Malaria Tests

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)August 2, 2020

…Parents protest 25,000 COVID-19 tests The Ogun State government has said that all Senior Secondary School Three students in the state must present themselves for Malaria and COVID-19 tests. The State government said that only students whose COVID-19 tests return negative would be allowed to resume. The test which had begun on July 31, would end on August 3. The government assigned three centres to carry out the tests, including the 250 MTR, Okemosan, Abeokuta;...

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Worship Centres in Lagos to Reopen Next Week

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaWorship Centres in Lagos to Reopen Next Week

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)August 2, 2020

The Lagos State government has said that worship centres in the State could reopen from August 7. Lagos had kept churches and mosques closed even after the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 had approved the reopening of worship centres in June, due to fear of the virus spreading. In a press briefing on Saturday, Governor Sanwo-Olu said Mosques could reopen from August 7 and churches from August 9. “We will only allow 50 per cent...

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Gov Fayemi Recovers from COVID-19 After 11 Days in Isolation

CoronavirusNewsGov Fayemi Recovers from COVID-19 After 11 Days in Isolation

PilotnewsAugust 1, 2020

Ado Ekiti, Aug 01, 2020, Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has recovered from COVID-19, after 11 days in isolation. Fayemi, in the early hours of Saturday, confirmed this new development on his verified Twitter handle. The governor thanked God and his numerous well-wishers across the globe for his recovery for their prayers and support. NAN reports that he announced that he had been infected with the virus 11 days ago and consequently proceeded on self isolation., Shortly...

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297 School in Enugu to Be Decontaminated Before School Resumes

CoronavirusEducationNews297 School in Enugu to Be Decontaminated Before School Resumes

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 31, 2020

Ahead of school resumption, the Enugu State Government on Friday flagged off comprehensive decontamination and fumigation of secondary schools in the state. Briefing newsmen shortly after the flag off at Queens School Enugu, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eze said, “Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has directed that all classrooms, dormitories and entire school premises be decontaminated and fumigated in preparation for resumption”. “The decontamination exercise of all schools in the state will be completed on...

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COVID-19: NCDC Urges Preventive Measures, Records 481 New Infections

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: NCDC Urges Preventive Measures, Records 481 New Infections

PilotnewsJuly 31, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called on Nigerians to take preventive measures against the Coronavirus during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as the country recorded 481 new infections. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Thursday. The health agency said that as Nigerians celebrate the festive period, they should remember that COVID-19 was not yet over. “Wear a face mask, wash hands frequently and avoid large gatherings. “You might come in contact...

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FG Donates N67m PPEs, Medical Supplies to Sao Tome and Principe

CoronavirusForeign PolicyNewsFG Donates N67m PPEs, Medical Supplies to Sao Tome and Principe

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Federal Government of Nigeria had donated protective equipment and other medical supplies worth N67 million to the government and people of Sao Tome and Principe. The donation followed a request by the government of that country to aid it in effectively managing the COVID-19 pandemic which is ravaging the World. Mr Tukur Maigari, Acting Head of East and Central African Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday shortly before...

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Ogun Set to Reopen Worship Centres Aug 14

CoronavirusNewsReligionOgun Set to Reopen Worship Centres Aug 14

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

Ogun Government on Wednesday said it is set to reopen worship centres from Friday, August 14. Gov. Dapo Abiodun, who made this known while briefing journalists in Abeokuta, however, said the religious centres must strictly follow COVID-19 measures and guidelines. He warned that any worship centre that fails to follow all the guidelines would be sanctioned appropriately, saying even the holy books stipulate obedience to constituted authorities. Some of the measures put in place include...

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DAILY UPDATES: COVID-19: Nigeria Records 404 New Cases, Total Infections Now 42,208

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaDAILY UPDATES: COVID-19: Nigeria Records 404 New Cases, Total Infections Now 42,208

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 404  new COVID-19 cases in the country, as total infections from the virus rise to 42,208. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Wednesday. The health agency noted that five more persons have died from the disease. It said that with the discharge of additional 240 COVID-19 patients in the last 24 hours, Nigeria had now successfully treated 19,004 cases since it recorded the index...

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