This is coming despite the spike in new coronavirus cases in the country. As of Thursday, it was unclear if President Muhammadu Buhari has authorized the governors' decision. Uganda: Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, World's Most Expensive Road? COVID-19, including randomised clinical trials on drugs effectiveness and management of the virus infection, while the secretariat would ensure the accreditation of FCTA hospitals for Postgraduate Residency Training, as well as the establishment of a standard Residency Training Programme to ensure sustained specialist consultant manpower development. Briefing the Senate leadership, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, said four holding points had been identified by the agency for storage of the vaccine. Get more latest Gossip,Gist,politics,Entertainment here @. Apparently disturbed by the spike in the second wave of COVID-19 in the country, the federal government yesterday ordered five-week restrictions on activities involving large gathering. The lockdown was eased to a nationwide night curfew (8 p.m. to 6 a.m.) from May 4 to May 17. All the major passenger … Continue reading "Opinion: Interstate Lockdown!" Amid fears of a new strain of coronavirus in the United Kingdom, a tweet by Mr Bashir Ahmad had sparked mixed reactions on Twitter. The lockdown was not well planned, forcing many to queue up at banks and other places where the locals scramble for food and other essentials, … Vakai said based on the instructions by the National Center For Disease. BREAKING: Nigeria lifts interstate travel ban, schools to re-open: The Federal Government has extended the Phase Two of the eased lockdown by four weeks, but partially lifted the ban on interstate movement. Extension of the federal lockdown ends on Sunday May 9th. The meeting which lasted about two hours thirty minutes was presided over by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. "Because if we have the vaccine, it would take quite some time before everybody gets it. Most Americans would support Joe Biden's proposed national mandate requiring that anyone inside a federal building or on interstate transportation wear a mask during his first 100 days in office, according to a recent poll. The activities include recreational, sporting and religious activities as well as compulsory closure of schools, while all government staff on GL 12 and below are to stay at home. READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy. Lagos and … "States are advised to implement the following: Encourage virtual meetings in government offices. Nigeria to open further amid virus spike; interstate lockdown fails Nigerian government is expected to further ease-up COVID-19 restrictions by Monday, this newspaper has learnt. The minister also urged Nigerians to refrain from local or international travels except if absolutely necessary. The government has also lifted the ban placed on interstate travels with effect from July 1, provided such journeys are made outside curfew hours. "Enforce compliance with NPI protocols especially the advisory on wearing of face masks in public spaces; reduce overcrowding in public spaces, markets, shopping centres, offices and schools. 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China virus has done a lot of damage to both the lives and the economy of Nigeria. Meanwhile, as the fear of escalation mounts, not fewer than Eleven National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have tested positive of COVID-19 at NYSC Orientation Camp in Jalingo, Taraba state capital. A view of the deserted central business district is pictured on the first day of a 14-day lockdown aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lagos, Nigeria… The House also resolved to push for a special task force, be set up to monitor and implement the interstate lockdown. Event. Health Organisation (WHO) would establish Measles, Rubella and Yellow Fever reference laboratory in Maitama District Hospital to serve the entire north central zone of the country. Ahmad, the personal assistant on New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, posted the tweet on Monday via his verified Twitter handle. He said, "We are more concerned about the new strain of COVID-19 which is manifesting itself in the UK; that is the mutated strain. In a nationwide… On the cost implication for purchase of the vaccine, Shuaib said that additional vaccines over the 20 percent supply agreement to poor countries will be purchased by the Federal Government. Coronavirus Economy - How Bad Will It Get With Inflation? "Any additional vaccine required that is above 20 percent of the COVAX facility will be funded by Nigeria at an average price of $4 per dose, given that the vaccines that we have now require 2 doses; that will be $8USD per person. The increasing numbers of cases of COVID-19 in the country have forced authorities in various states to reactivate the measures put in place to curb the spread of the disease. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_949932995")}). throws up stunning statistics. "Where applicable, the PTF shall also implement these authorisations. 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"That means we need to continue to campaign for our people to continue to use face-masks and hand sanitizers as well as keep to social distancing. Meanwhile, the minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed had earlier hinted that the federal government was mulling a possible imposition of a fresh travel ban to and fro certain parts of the world. This is a major concern to us as a country. As some of the Twitter users warn the government against the negative effects of another lockdown, others see it as a welcome development while some give hilarious reactions. The Federal Government on Monday, December 21st, directed all schools to … Also, with the establishment of seven isolation/treatment centres, with 920 total bed capacity, including ICU facilities, the territory also exceeds the 300 bed capacity recommended for states by the PTF on COVID-19. "Restrict all informal and formal festivity events including weddings, conferences, congresses, office parties, concerts, seminars, sporting activities, end of year events shall be restricted to not more than 50 persons. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called for an inter-state lockdown for the next two weeks in the country, to curb the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19: … The federal government also said it may further impose a fresh travel ban to and fro certain parts of the world due to the mutated strain of COVID-19 manifesting itself in the United Kingdom and some other nations across the globe. 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The forum also agreed to an interstate lockdown for two weeks. Across Nigeria, di partial lockdown or curfew don make pipo siddon for house or work part time, even affect schools, businesses and religion. The protection of Nigerians remains our primary concern and we reassure Nigerians of our resolve not to relent.". All the eateries along the way and most of the businesses which rely on travelling citizens for daily bread are comatose. He also approved a phased and gradual easing of the lockdown measures in FCT, Lagos and Ogun States effective from Monday May 4,2020 at 9am. According to Mohammed, the federal government will not hesitate in giving the directive if it is the only way Nigerians can be protected from the agony of the new variant of COVID-19. AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 900 news and information items daily from over 130 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. "For 2021, GAVI-eligible countries like Nigeria will be supported through the COVAX AMC facility in the procurement of 20 percent for the total population. Acting secretary for Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS), Dr. Mohammed Kawu, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja yesterday, added that the secretariat had carried out investigation and testing of 86,505 suspected cases of COVID-19 and confirmed 8338 positive cases. In attendance were minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed; minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire; minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunimbe Mamora; director-general, Budget and National Planning, Ben Akabueze; director-general, National Centre for Disease Control, Chikwe Ihekweazu; and director-general, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). There was a problem processing your submission. "We have to budget for this in 2021 and 2022. "Essentially, we want you to tell us how we are going to be able to provide the vaccines in such a manner that the vaccines are not only acquired, but remain efficacious and effective, that they are not invalidated because of any challenge in the area of storage or during transportation. 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The initial six weeks eased lockdown would end by midnight of Monday, … In the last couple of days, Nigeria saw its highest single-day COVID-19 cases, figures that are higher than those reported in the early months of the outbreak in the country. "Close all bars, night clubs, pubs and event centres, and recreational venues; close all restaurants except those providing services to hotel residents; takeaways, home deliveries and drive-ins shall remain closed. "It is a very testy time and it might be another dangerous period to transmit this new variant of COVID-19.". Amid fears of a new strain of coronavirus in the United Kingdom, a tweet by presidential aide, Mr Bashir Ahmad, containing a locked yellow padlock, a downward arrow in a blue box, and the figure '2.0' had sparked mixed reactions on Twitter over another total lockdown in the country in the wake of the second wave of the pandemic. On Thursday, April 23, the governors of all of Nigeria's states announced a ban on interstate movement through Thursday, May 7, due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). But if any African country should receive first, it should be Nigeria. "Alongside these, you should also give us an idea on how we are going to start the vaccination. Although he did not post any text that suggests a second lockdown, his tweet contains a locked yellow padlock, a downward arrow in a blue box, and the figure '2.0'. Speaking at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 yesterday, the chairman of PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha said, "His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has authorised the PTF to engage with the States and the FCT to assume full ownership of this stage of the response by deploying legal structures and resources, including enforcement to manage the pandemic within their jurisdictions. ... 9:18 am Ending child sexual abuse in Nigeria… COVID-19, the minister said government was worried about the spike in infections in the last couple of days. The acting secretary disclosed the FCTA in partnership with the World. So pipo don dey ask wen di mata go end. Covid-19 has wreaked havoc worldwide, with over one million confirmed cases, while deaths are being recorded on a daily basis. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. "While I do not want to pre-empt the PTF because we are meeting this afternoon (Monday), it is going to be top on the agenda of our discussions. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. ", On schools, Mustapha said the PTF, on the advice of the. Besides measures to prevent the importation of the new strain of. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox. "It is difficult to detect, it spreads faster and people have been known to die of it within a very short period of its detection. He disclosed that an ultra-cool system will be provided by GAVI - a public-private global health partnership with the goal of increasing access to immunisation in poor countries - at the various locations as part of an initial 20 percent agreement. While it said the states can relax the restrictions placed on religious houses, the PTF was however silent on the 8pm to 6pm curfew imposed on the country. Health Alert: U.S. Mission Nigeria (June 02, 2020) Location: Nigeria Event: Federal Government Update of COVID-19 Lockdown Directive Nigerian President Buhari and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF) have approved measures to being ‘phase two’ to ease the lockdown, which has been in place since March 29, 2020. Meanwhile, the Senate leadership yesterday evening met with representatives of the federal government in a move that would see to the purchase of the COVID-19 vaccines next year by the government. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us. 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Download Vanguard News App. Interstate lockdown: FG speaks on date for relaxed movement. It was probably one of the most rugged vehicles ev... By Joseph Erunke THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has finally suspended its strike. Mohammed, a member of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, said while the government appreciates the negative economic impact of another lockdown, it would not rule out restriction on movement to certain parts of the world. The Federal Government, on Monday, said the recent order of the President Muhammadu Buhari on gradual ease of lockdown will remain in force Sunday, December 6 2020 BREAKING He noted that all persons above the age of 60 years are encouraged to stay at home and avoid crowds; while all non-essential travels - both domestic and international during the holiday season are seriously discouraged. "In 2022, we are trying to access a further 30 percent of the vaccines. The new phase of the lockdown also places a ban on interstate movement, gatherings with more than 20 people among others. Mustapha said, “I am pleased to inform you that Mr President has carefully considered the 5th Interim Report of the PTF and has accordingly approved that, with the exception of some modifications to be expatiated upon later, the Phase Two of the eased lockdown be extended by another four weeks with effect from Tuesday, June 30, 2020 through midnight of Monday, 27 July, 2020. Https://www.Naijafixed.com. "Where more than 50 persons are attending, any such events, the gathering should be held outdoors only; public transportation systems are to carry passengers not more than 50% of their capacity in compliance with social distancing rules. Only those providing essential services will be permitted to cross state boundaries. He added that the administration has begun 10 scientific researches on. Kidnapping: Are students now endangered species? 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