The NPHCDA has stated that about 9.5% of Nigerians have been so far vaccinated.
The EMA has confirmed that the AstraZeneca vaccine is not associated with an increase in the overall risk of blood clots.
Brent crude futures were down by more than 0.6% to trade at $67.50 a barrel after losing 0.6% yesterday.
World Health Organization has stated that the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the risks.
Brent crude futures were also down by 0.2%, to trade at $68.29 a barrel.
NCDC announced 877 new confirmed cases and 6 deaths of covid-19 on Thursday, which takes the total tally to 150,246 cases and 1,803 deaths.
The incoming WTO DG warns that vaccine nationalism could frustrate pandemic recovery.
The University in its statement said the trial plans to enrol 300 children aged 6 to 17, to determine if the vaccine is effective on them.
A WHO panel has endorsed AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine for use globally by all adults over 18.
AstraZeneca has moved to adapt its vaccine to the new strain of the coronavirus as South Africa suspends rollout.
South Africa has suspended the roll-out of Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine over limited protection against new coronavirus variant.
Governor Sanwo-Olu has stated that the Lagos State Government has commenced talks with Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers.
