COVID-19 Figures: A Graph With Unpredictable Dimensions
Acceleration, deceleration, increases, and decreases are measures of change and they provide useful insights for projections and analysis.
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If Well Managed, N500 Billion FG Intervention Could Provide 9 Ventilators, 9 Laboratories For Each LGA In Nigeria
Just like many other countries, Nigeria is currently in an unpleasant situation with the rise in cases of Coronavirus pandemic. The virus, spread across the world has infected over a million people and more than 60,000 have died. Across many nations, authorities have ordered many individuals to stay at home to curb the widespread of the deadly virus.
Timeline of Violence During COVID-19 Lockdown
The emerging trend of violence and assaults amidst the COVID-19 lockdown has become worrisome in Africa countries While African governments continue to enforce lockdowns to help reduce the casualties from the novel virus that is causing global panic, a number of reports suggest that more casualties have resulted from the measures adopted to checkmate the virus rather than the virus itself. For instance,
COVID-19 and The True Side of 5G Network
Most of the conversation in the broadband industry today is about the 5G; its advantages and when it is going to be fully deployed. The global COVID-19 outbreak has also not helped the popularity of this mobile technology. Especially public concerns about its health implications.
With 4 Million in Severe Food Insecurity, COVID-19 May Worsen Situation in Northern Nigeria
Covid19 pandemic in Nigeria poses a threat to food security for the burgeoning northern population if the current lockdown directive persists.
COVID-19: What ₦37.7 Billion Frivolous Budget Spend Can Do
With the COVID 19 pandemic, communities and economies across the world are facing unprecedented challenges. The crises taking a toll on the society is reportedly devastating the poor and the vulnerable. Moreso, the pandemic is predicted to impacts on children globally.
COVID-19: Only One Ventilator Exist for Every 1.2 Million Nigerians
As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise to 210 in Nigeria, an analysis by DATAPHYTE has shown that the Federal Government only purchased six ventilators worth the sum of N77.6 million in 2019. According to the daily payment report for 2019, these six ventilators are supposedly meant to fill the gap for ventilators by 200 million Nigerian.
COVID19: The Employment Dimension in Nigeria
On the global world of work, the COVID 19 pandemic is believed to have far-reaching effects which may push many people into unemployment, underemployment, and poverty. Globally, the International Labour Organization projects that about 25 million jobs could be lost due to the COVID 19 pandemic. In the United States, the Wall Street Journal estimated a possible 5 million job loss. Already, about 3.3 million Americans have filed for unemployment and experts are suggesting that this is the worse unemployment spike in America. In China, about 5 million people reportedly lost their jobs between January and February due to the corona virus outbreak.
Faith Dimension: Religious Leaders’ Comments on Covid-19
A number of religious leaders have made comments in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Some have shown disregard thereby suggesting the same response to their followers. On the other hand, some have followed the general advice about social distancing and made open statements to the effect
Water, Food and Power: Essentials for Total Lockdown
As the reality of COVID19 resonates in Nigeria, a complete lockdown of the country is looming. Few days back, the wife of the president called for a total lockdown of the country due to the outbreak. In Lagos State, strict measures, including complete lockdown of markets and other social spaces, have been adopted to contain the pandemic.
#COVID19: The Implication for 60 million Unbanked Nigerians
At such a time when the novel coronavirus is shredding the fabrics of the Nigerian society and creating huge tons of panic across the country, the Biblical account of a group of lepers who were caught in an Israeli famine is very relatable. From the account, the group, who were in a quarantine situation, were in a dilemma as to whether they should starve to death or die by the swords of ‘quarantine’ enforcers. As they battled the dilemma, a tiny voice suggested their common fate; whether they remained in the isolation colony, or journeyed to the city in search of survival, they were bound to die!
#COVID19Nigeria: Economic Realities of Coronavirus in Nigeria
As Coronavirus pandemic ravages the health of Nigerian, the fever is crushing the Nigerian economy even more. The coronavirus has a tendency of slow and gradual destruction. It starts with the stage of infection where even the victim is not aware of its presence. Then after a couple of days, it gradually finds its way to the lungs, its object of destruction. At this stage, the person starts showing signs of its presence. Then slowly it eats into the lungs causing great damages which may result in the death of its victim.
Nigeria’s second wave of EndSARS imminent, amid COVID-19 batch 2
Earlier, Dataphyte established the mixed reactions that trailed the Cable Network News’ investigation that indicted the Nigerian Military. Chief amongst which was the Minister of Information who noted their findings to be ‘a poor piece of journalistic work’. Today, we see that story unfold with the Lagos State Judiciary Panel summoning CNN. But, just like the American news platform rebuffed Mr Lai Mohammed’s suppositions of fake news, it declined this request, noting the Panel lacked territorial jurisdiction. The summon followed similar petitions for federal actors such as the Lagos State Governor and state hospitals.