Economy
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FG to apprehend and prosecute inbound passengers disobeying Covid-19 protocols
The PTF on Covid-19 has said it will ensure inbound passengers obey Covid-19 protocols.
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Okonjo-Iweala warns that ‘vaccine nationalism’ could frustrate pandemic recovery
The incoming WTO DG warns that vaccine nationalism could frustrate pandemic recovery.
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AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine approved for emergency use – WHO
The WHO has given the nod to two versions of the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use.
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Nigeria set to receive 1.4 million doses of MTN-donated vaccines
The Presidential Task on COVID-19 has stated that Nigeria will soon take delivery of 1.4 million doses of vaccines donated...
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Nigeria’s inflation hits 16.47% as food prices soar to record high
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 16.47% (year-on-year) in January 2021 as against 15.75% recorded in December 2020.
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109 million Nigerians to be vaccinated in 2 years – NPHCDA
The Executive Director of the NPHCDA says 109 million Nigerians will be vaccinated in 2 years.
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UK may reconsider lockdown, after vaccinating 15 million vulnerable people
With millions already vaccinated, the British Prime Minister is considering reopening the already shuttered economy.
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Pfizer vaccine records 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 cases in Israel
Israel’s largest healthcare provider reported a 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 infections after use of Pfizer’s vaccine.
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COVID-19: South African regulator approves J&J’s vaccine implementation study
South African regulator has given the nod to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine implementation study.
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#OccupyLekkiTollGate: Lagos Attorney-General explains large police presence at Lekki toll gate
Lagos Attorney-General has stated that the State does not support the abuse of peaceful protesters.
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