Covid-19 Health Has Nigeria developed a Covid-19 vaccine? Source Research team leader Dr Oladipo Kolawole Short answer Has Nigeria developed a Covid-19 vaccine? No, a group of researchers held a press conference to announce that they had developed a potential vaccine candidate. It will take months to determine if it’s effective. More: No, Nigeria hasn’t found Covid-19 vaccine yet – but hunt is on ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 How and where can I get individual financial or food assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic? Source Nigerian government Short answer How and where can I get individual financial or food assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic? In an address about the pandemic on 29 March, Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari said conditional cash transfers for the next two months would be paid to “the most vulnerable in society” immediately. But it is not possible to apply for this assistance as community leaders and groups help to det... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 Did Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari say Nigerians should appreciate him for the extended Covid-19 lockdown? Source Nigerian president’s speech Short answer Did Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari say Nigerians should appreciate him for the extended Covid-19 lockdown? President Muhammadu Buhari announced a two-week extension of the lockdown on 13 April. At no point during the speech did he say Nigerians should appreciate him for the extension. More: Was President Buhari Smug Over the Two-Week Extension to the Lockdown? ... Back Full answer
Elections & political parties How many local government areas must a candidate win to become governor of a state in Nigeria? Source Nigerian constitution Short answer How many local government areas must a candidate win to become governor of a state in Nigeria? Before anyone is announced as a governor, he/she must have gained at least a quarter of the votes cast in at least two-thirds of the available local government areas (LGAs) in the state. For example, if there are 30 local governments in a state, the candidate must have won 25% of legal votes cast in... Back Full answer