Economy
News and analysis on the Nigerian economy
UN’s COVID-19 basket fund donates N26 billion worth of medical supplies to FG
Federal Ministry of Health revealed that the supplies were received from the EU Delegation to Nigeria.
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Kayode Fayemi recovers from COVID-19 after 11 days in isolation
Kayode Fayemi had announced on July 22 that he had tested positive to the virus.
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COVID-19: WHO says there is no ‘zero risk’ for countries easing travel restrictions
The updated travel advice contains minor changes from previous guidance.
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COVID-19: J&J starts vaccine trials on humans after success on monkeys
The company wants to take up the question of one or two doses in its first phase of trial.
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COVID-19: Russia to approve world’s first vaccine come early August
The vaccine may be approved for use by humans within 3 to 7 days of registration by regulators.
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Moderna vaccine certified to protect monkeys against Coronavirus during study
Moderna has already begun experimental testing on humans.
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COVID-19: Vaccine Alliance says vaccine might cost a maximum of $40 per dose
Seth Berkley stressed that the facility has yet to reach a specific target price.
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FG extends phase 2 of eased COVID-19 lockdown by one week
The second phase was supposed to give way for the third phase of the easing of lockdown.
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FG announces reopening of exit classes for secondary schools on August 4
This decision was unanimously reached between the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders.
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Nigeria blows past 40,000 COVID-19 cases
Nigeria currently has 5% of Africa's covid-19 cases.
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