COVID-19: 36 states, FCT to get new oxygen plants — FG
To cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic and stave off a third wave, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N5.6 billion for the establishment of an oxygen…
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FG launches COVID-19 vaccination March 5 for frontline health workers
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh
Two days after receiving the first batch of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines, the Federal Government says it will commence vaccination…
Breaking: Nigeria takes delivery of COVID-19 vaccines March 2 — PTF Chair,…
Barring any last-minute hitch, Nigeria’s allocation of 4 million doses of the COVAX vaccine will arrive on March 2, according to the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.…
Nigeria receives 16m doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Contrary to some media reports, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says about 16 million AstraZeneca doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been received by the Nigerian Government.…
Violators of COVID-19 protocols now face six months in jail, says FG
Any Nigerian or foreign nationals who violates the COVID-19 protocols now risks six months imprisonment, the Federal Government said on Wednesday.
With the signing of COVID-19…
Another COVID-19 lockdown imminent, warns FG
Unless Nigerians comply with the COVID-19 protocols to flatten the curve of the second wave of the virus, the Federal Goverment says it may impose another national lockdown.
The…
COVID-19 vaccine will be administered on Buhari, Osinbajo, others publicly, says…
As part of efforts to convince Nigerians that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and other top government…
Take full responsibility for your lives, comply with COVID-19 protocols, PTF urges…
Worried by rising cases of Coronavirus particularly among health workers, the Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians to stop doubting the existence of the virus and take full…
COVID-19 new strains: PTF to governors: Don’t close down treatment centres
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has urged state governors not to close down their treatment centres even as the government confirms new strain of the pandemic in…
At least, 44m Nigerians will get COVID-19 vaccines, says PTF
More than 44 million Nigerians will qualify for the COVID-19 vaccines as the global effort on the vaccines ramps up, the Presidential Task Force on the pandemic has said.…
COVID-19: PTF asks schools to send home any child with respiratory symptoms
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has directed school authorities to send away any child with respiratory symptoms to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus.…
COVID-19: FG to Nigerians : Shun unnecessary overseas travels
... urges Nigerians not to lower guards
Apprehensive of a possible second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the Federal Government has warned Nigerians to avoid…
2021 Armed Forces Day: Honour fallen heroes, veterans, SGF urges Nigerians
Nigerians have been urged to honour the nation’s fallen heroes and military veterans who paid the supreme sacrifice for the nation's unity through welfare initiatives for their…
NYSC Camp reopening: Corp members to undergo mandatory antigen-based test
As part of effort to ensure the safe reopening of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps across the country, all youth corps members will be subjected to the new…
Embrace dialogue, PTF urges #ENDSARS protesters
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 pandemic has joined well-meaning Nigerians and leaders in appealing to #ENDSARS protesters to sheath their swords and embrace dialogue.…
Breaking: FG lifts ban on sports, asks all civil servants to resume work on Oct. 19
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Thursday announced the lifting of ban on sports in the country just as it directed all categories of civil servants to resume work on…