Tag: omicron
UAE suspends flights from Nigeria over rise in COVID-19 cases
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended all inbound flights for national and international carriers and transit passengers from Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia...
Why UK removed Nigeria from travel red list – High commissioner
British high commissioner to Nigeria Catriona Laing says the United Kingdom removed Nigeria from its travel red list based on “scientific and public health...
Only graduates vaccinated against COVID-19 will serve from 2022 – NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says only fully vaccinated Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) will be allowed to register and partake in the scheme...
Nigeria retaliates, restricts airlines from UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia over Omicron
The Nigerian government will, with effect from Tuesday, December 14, restrict airlines coming from Canada, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia into Nigeria.
Minister of...
Sanwo-Olu cancels walk for peace
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has cancelled his proposed walk for peace, citing a significant rise in Covid associated with the Omicron variant...
UK travel ban on Nigeria is apartheid – High commissioner
Nigeria’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom Sarafa Ishola says the travel restrictions imposed on Nigeria by the UK is akin to apartheid.
The UK...
Buhari receives South African leader Ramaphosa amid Omicron concerns
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The visit comes amid concerns about the Omicron variant...