FG scrambles for oxygen as COVID-19 deaths rise
The federal government said on Monday it is working towards getting more oxygen to attend to emergencies as cases of deaths occasioned by coronavirus keep increasing. Read more:
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Media Organizations Call on Government to Aid the News Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced hundreds of newsrooms to impose massive cuts, layoffs and furloughs—so much that several media organizations have called on Congress to lend crucial financial assistance to the industry. In April, a coalition of more than 45…
Photojournalism in the COVID-19 Era
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is connecting journalists with health experts and newsroom leaders through a webinar series on COVID-19. The series is part of our ICFJ Global Health Crisis Reporting Forum — a project with our International Journalists’ Network (IJNet). Covering…
Audience Engagement in a Time of Social Distancing
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is connecting journalists with health experts and newsroom leaders through a webinar series on COVID-19. The series is part of our ICFJ Global Health Crisis Reporting Forum — a project with our International Journalists’…
Has Kano flattened the curve of COVID-19?
From recording hundreds of COVID-19-related deaths within five weeks, Kano State, with its about 20 million population, posted a total of eleven new cases from June 21-27, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The progressive drop in…
IOM announces migration reporting initiative
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its regional office for West and Central Africa, has launched a call for contributions to its “Reporting Migration” initiative. The Reporting Migration initiative promotes journalism on migration in West and Central Africa…
How shoe making transformed lives in Naraguta, Jos
Operators in the famous Jos-based Naraguta Shoe Works industry, have described leatherworks business as holding great economic potential for Nigeria’s economy if operators are provided the needed support, particularly funding, to grow their businesses. Read more:
How COVID-19 is affecting antenatal care
Medical experts have always advised pregnant women to attend antenatal care (ANC) to monitor their health and that of their unborn babies. However, with the emergence of COVID-19 in Nigeria, many pregnant women have not had a pleasant experience going…
Job cuts displace workers as COVID-19 hits employers
Employers in different sectors of the economy have disengaged workers to mitigate the negative effect of coronavirus pandemic on their ventures. Daily Trust’s findings show that most sectors of the economy are affected apart from those driven by technology. However,…
Aba designers making brisk business from PPE
Designers in Aba, the commercial city of Abia State, are making brisk business from the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Daily Trust Saturday spoke with these designers and now reports. Read more: