Immuno-compromised S/Africans to get booster shots – Minister

Immuno-compromised S/Africans to get booster shots – Minister

Published on 16.10.2021

The South African government has advised that booster shots to treat Covid-19 patients be given to individuals with compromised immunity as part of the ongoing fight against the pandemic in the country, Health Minister Joe Phaahla has announced.The minister said that the ministerial advisory committee on Covid-19 vaccines came to…

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Nigeria declares Tuesday public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid
Published on 16.10.2021
The Nigerian Government has declared Tuesday, October 19, as a public holiday to mark this year's Eid-ul-Mawlid, which is an Islamic celebration marking the birth…

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Nigeria declares Tuesday public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid
Published on 16.10.2021
The Nigerian Government has declared Tuesday, October 19, as a public holiday to mark this year's Eid-ul-Mawlid, which is an Islamic celebration marking the birth…
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Nigeria’s inflation rate for September dips to 16.63%
Published on 16.10.2021
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate for the month of September this year dropped to 16.63 percent (year-on-year).The NBS…

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Nigeria’s inflation rate for September dips to 16.63%
Published on 16.10.2021
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate for the month of September this year dropped to 16.63 percent (year-on-year).The NBS…
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NGX Group announces successful listing on Nigerian bourse
Published on 15.10.2021
The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has announced the successful listing of its shares on the Main Board of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).“Having satisfied…

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NGX Group announces successful listing on Nigerian bourse
Published on 15.10.2021
The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has announced the successful listing of its shares on the Main Board of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).“Having satisfied…
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Nigerian bourse trades 2.838 billion shares worth over $77m
Published on 15.10.2021
A total turnover of 2.838 billion shares worth N31.653 billion (about $77.202 million) in 23,355 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor…

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Nigerian bourse trades 2.838 billion shares worth over $77m
Published on 15.10.2021
A total turnover of 2.838 billion shares worth N31.653 billion (about $77.202 million) in 23,355 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor…

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