False N75,000 COVID grant rumour sends Jigawa residents on wild chase
Jigawa residents rushed to government offices over false N75,000 COVID grant claim on social media.
Tourist Visas Resume in China, Marking Step Towards Normalization of Travel
China has lifted its last cross-border control measure and resumed issuing all categories of visas to foreign tourists for the first time since the Covid pandemic erupted three years ago. While this marks a broader push by Beijing to normalize two-way travel, industry insiders do not expect a significant boost to China's economy in the near future. Learn more about China's efforts to promote tourism and what the lifting of border controls means for visitors.
Hong Kong Launches “Hello Hong Kong” Initiative to Revive Tourism with 500,000 Free Airline Tickets
The government of Hong Kong has launched the “Hello Hong Kong” initiative, aimed at revitalizing the city’s tourism industry. As...
After three years of closure, China opens borders to tourists once again
China has announced that it will be allowing international travellers to enter the country once again, lifting its travel restrictions...
Loan Apps Abuses Worry Reps, Begins Probe Of Fintechs
The House of Assembly has raised concerns over abuses by digital loan apps and has begun a probe of the companies.
Crude Oil Price Gains 3% As China Eases COVID-19 Restrictions
Crude oil prices gained by 3% on Friday following the Chinese government's lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
Ghana Pegs Interest Rate At 22% — Highest In 20 Years
Ghana's Central Bank has increased its interest rate by 300 basis points to 22 per cent, the country's highest since 2002.
Covid-19: UK Becomes First Nation To Approve Omicron Vaccine
[ODUNEWS] August 15 – Great Britain has become the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine that targets both the original...
COVID-19: Lockdown Strands Over 80,000 Tourists In ‘China’s Hawaii’
[ODUNEWS] August 8 – Around 80,000 tourists are stranded in the popular resort city of Sanya on China’s tropical Hainan...
Monkeypox: Nigerian Man Tests Positive In India
[ODUNEWS] August 2 – A 35-year-old Nigerian man with no recent history of foreign travel has tested positive for monkeypox...
Monkeypox Outbreak: California Declares State Of Emergency
[ODUNEWS] August 2 – California’s governor on Monday declared a state of emergency to speed up anti-monkeypox efforts, becoming the...
Monkeypox: India Records First Death Case
[ODUNEWS] August 1 – India has confirmed its first death caused by monkeypox in the southern state of Kerala. ...
STUDY: Hair Loss, Low Sex Drive Added To List of Symptoms of Long-Covid
[ODUNEWS] July 26 – Hair loss and low sex drive have been added to the list of long-Covid symptoms in...
Covid-19: U.S President Joe Biden Tests Positive
[ODUNEWS] July 21 – US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly...
COVID-19: New Wave Sweeps Asia; New Zealand Warns of Pressure On Hospitals
[ODUNEWS] July 14 – A new wave of coronavirus infections is rapidly spreading through Asia, prompting warnings for residents from...
COVID-19: President Of Singapore Tests Positive
[ODUNEWS] July 4 – Singaporean President Halimah Yacob on Monday said she was tested and confirmed positive for COVID-19, however, with...
Fuel Scarcity: IPMAN Urges FG To Impose Fixed Price On Private Depots
[ODUNEWS] June 22- The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory...
COVID-19: Beijing In ‘Race Against Time’ To Contain Outbreak
[ODUNEWS] June 15 – BEIJING – Authorities in China’s capital warned on Tuesday that a Covid-19 surge in cases linked...
COVID-19: UAE Confirms 1,319 New Cases In 24 Hours
[ODUNEWS] United Arab Emirates – The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced 1,319 new coronavirus cases, bringing the...
COVID-19: Beijing Tests Millions; Puts Thousands in Lockdown After ‘Ferocious’ Outbreak at 24-Hour Bar
[ODUNEWS] China- Beijing is rushing to contain a COVID-19 outbreak traced to a 24-hour bar known for its cheap alcohol...