West Africa

Nigeria has recorded 117 new Coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 782.This was disclosed on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at exactly 11:41 PM by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.It said, “117 new…

The President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubalor, has met with the Fatwah Committee of the NSCIA to deliberate on the challenges of the COVID19 in this year's…

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has suspended a three-week lockdown in two cities.While disclosing his on Monday April 20, 2020, the president cited improved coronavirus testing and the severe impact of the restrictions on the poor and…

Former Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak Coach, Ernest Middendorp, has joined the Ghana 'Rugby COVID-19 Stay safe, healthy and productive Challenge' issued by its President, Herbert Mensah.The lockdown challenge by Mensah was inspired by a…

As of Saturday 18 April 2020, the total samples tested in Ghana so far were 60, 916 with 1.37% testing positive.Ghana has released updates on the sample of cases of coronavirus tests carried out in the country.This was disclosed on…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 49 new cases of Coronavirus in the country, bringing the total number of COVID-19 infections recorded so far to 542.Disclosing this in a tweet on Saturday evening, the NCDC stated that…

The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Dawud Akinola, has donated the sum of N25 million to the federal government and the sum of N20 million to Oyo State government.While announcing the donation through a letter to the president on…

The Kano State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Muazu Magaji, has celebrated the death of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari.While celebrating Kyari's death on his Facebook page on Saturday April 18,…

The Nigerian president’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, has died after contracting Covid-19.This was disclosed on Saturday April 18, 2020 by two presidency spokesmen on Twitter.Kyari, who was in his 70s and had underlying health problems,…

Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC has redeemed its pledge of about $2.8 million to the Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19.This Nigeria’s biggest food business and agro-allied group brings its biggest strength to the table to…

International Monetary Fund Executive Board has approved the sum of $21.3 million disbursement to The Gambia to fight COVID-19.The financial assistance, which was disclosed on Thursday April 16, 2020, is aimed at addressing urgent…

Nigeria has recorded 35 new Coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 442.The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed this in a tweet on Thursday evening.The new cases, according to NCDC, are…

A shipment of ventilators and other essential medical supplies has been procured by the UN system in Nigeria to support the government’s COVID-19 response.The consignment which is likely to be the first of several to come, arrived at…

GP Global has acquired the lubricants assets of Nigeria’s Grand Petroleum.According to the Nosak Group, the acquisition of the Grand Petroleum, which is part of Nigerian conglomerate, will further strengthen GP Global’s presence in…

As part of its efforts to assist African countries in the fight against coronavirus, the European Union has released €50 million to the Nigerian government to fight the coronavirus disease.The country's President, Muhammadu Buhari…

Nigeria has recorded ten deaths from the deadly coronavirus which has spread to 19 states in the country.This was disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC on Saturday April 11, 2020, while announcing another 13 new cases…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC has confirmed 17 new cases of coronavirus. The new cases were recorded in eight different states in the country.This was disclosed on Friday 10th April 2020 in a statement released by NCDC.Out…

The Nigerian Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has recommended the use of black seed and honey as a cure for the coronavirus pandemic.This was disclosed on Thursday April 9th, 2020, in a statement signed by the Council's…

Two Nigerians have joined other people around the world to engage in various acts of philanthropism to fight Covid-19.The philanthropism is being geared towards the less privileged around the world to cope well with the Covid-19-pandemic…

The United Nations in Nigeria has declared emergency response measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.While announcing this on Tuesday March 31st, 2020, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, stated that the…

Apart from Russia, the Nigerian government has placed a travel ban on travelers from the UN Security Council's permanent member states.This was announced on Wednesday March 18th, 2020 after news of the fifth case for coronavirus was…

Members of Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ban nationals from high-risk countries such as China, United Kingdom, United States from entering the countryThe senate made the call in a statement on…

The Governor Abdullahi Ganduje-led administration has announced the dethronement of Mallam Muhammad Sanusi's as Emir of Kano State.The traditional ruler's dethronement, according to the Director General, Media and Communications, Kano…

The Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society (NASFAT), Nigeria, has organized two-day training for all the Amirahs and Heads of Dawah in the southwestern zone of the Society.The training, which was held between Friday March 6th and Sunday March 8th,…

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has pledged a sum of N200 million to support Nigerian government’s effort to curb the spread of corona virus in the country.The donation was considered as the largest single donation by a corporate…

Japan Nigeria Business Facilitation Council (JNBFC) has held the first round of working group meeting in Lagos State, Nigeria."The working group meeting will be held several time on a quarterly basis before the council prepares the annual…

The Ministry Of Health, Osagie Enahire announced this morning, a first case of coronavirus in Lagos, Nigeria.The victim is an Italian citizen, who works in Nigeria and returned from Milan, Italy on Tuesday, 25th of February, 2020.Lagos…

The African multi billionaire group, Dangote Group, has invested about N63 billion in the South Eastern motor manufacturing company (ANAMMCO).The investment began in 2016 with an agreement with Transit Support Services (TSS), a…

Some key leaders of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have died in an air bombardment.The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, disclosed this on Saturday 22…

Ecobank Group has announced the commencement of the registration for its annual programme, Fintech Challenge.Ecobank Group Executive, Operations & Technology, Eddy Ogbogu, stated that fintechs would give African start-ups the…