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Following the launch of Nigeria/UN COVID-19 Basket Fund on 6 April, the shipment of the first procurement from the Basket Fund arrived Nigeria on 14 April.

“The UN family stands in solidarity with the federal government of Nigeria during these trying times.”

He turned up with flu-like symptoms at a medical centre in Ogun state in the southwest of Nigeria. Dr Amara Allison, who was on duty, examined the patient...

Healthcare workers, such as doctors and nurses, are in the front line of the COVID-19 response in Nigeria

UNODC launches DrugHelpNet, a network of Nigerian Doctors, Psychologists, Nurses and Counsellors to provide over-the-phone assistance to Drug Users in Need

"We must all come together across all sectors to support the government at this time of great need.” - Edward Kallon

I was quite impressed to see, for instance, Nigeria putting in place and immediately establishing a hospital.

Thirteen-year old Elizabeth Ogunsanya is not happy with the temporary closure of schools in Lagos, due to the spread of coronavirus.