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- 11. Examining the Welfare of Health Workers with Dr Halimah Sanda and Dr Olusegun Olaopa.
We examine rising insecurity amidst claims that it is caused by the economic hardship of the lockdown in parts of Nigeria
26 min - 10. Basics of COVID19 with Virology Professor Oyewale Tomori and Kannywood Star Sani Danja.
Science and survival in the spotlight as a coronavirus survivor shares his story, and an eminent virologist examines the peculiar nature of COVID19.
35 min - 9. Rising Insecurity with Frank Mba The Nigeria Police PRO and Veteran DJ, Jimmy Jatt.
We examine rising insecurity amidst claims that it is caused by the economic hardship of the lockdown in parts of Nigeria.
34 min - 8. The Government's Fiscal Response to COVID19 with Zainab Ahmed Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning and Femi Kuti.
AT A TIME OF DWINDLING REVENUES THE GOVERNMENT HAS CRAFTED A NEW BUDGET BUT WILL THE COMPOSITION OF THE NEW SPENDING PLAN HELP NIGERIA NAVIGATE THE TURBULENT ECONOMIC TIMES CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WILL IT BE SABOTAGED BY THE SAME OLD ATTITUDE THAT SEES PEOPLE IN PUBLIC OFFICE REFUSE TO MODULATE THEIR APPETITE?
40 min - 7. The Impact of COVID19 on Sports and Entertainment with Ope Ajayi ED Genesis Cinemas and Segun Odegbami.
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the sports and entertainment sectors in Nigeria has been substantial but operators remain optimistic about long term prospects.
31 min - 6. Youth in the Time of COVID19 with Minister of Sports and Youth Development Sunday Dare.
We examine the impact of Nigeria's looming recession on young people who already face a unemployment rate of over 29%. As Chloroquine grows in popularity due to claims it can cure Covid-19, regulators raise alarm over fake versions of the drug.
28 min - 5. The Private Sector's Response to COVID19 with Fola Adeola GTB Co-Founder & Temie Giwa-Tubosun.
Nigeria's private sector stepping to help in the fight against Covid-19. Love me jeje in the time of Corona.
49 min - 4. COVID19 Conspiracy Theories & the Nigerian Ports with MD of National Ports Authorities Hadiza Bala Usman.
Nigeria goes agog with the most outlandish conspiracy theories on the COVID-19 pandemic. Port operations at a time of restrictions and the platform that will bring giver and receivers together to ensure the most vulnerable in Nigeria survive the pandemic.
39 min - 3. COVID19 Palliatives and the Government's Response with Dr. Kayode Fayemi and Ali Nuhu.
Nigerian Governors go borrowing, as Covid-19 moves from its epicentres of Lagos and Abuja, to 14 Nigerian states, we visit 3 states to see how they are dealing with the spread. In a Lagos local government that has produced the largest number of the infected, people defy the lock-down order and come out in droves causing traffic jams.
48 min - 2. Containing COVID19 with Minister of Humanitarian Affairs & Disaster Management Sadiya Umar Farouq.
Is Nigeria pursuing the right strategy to contain the Covid 19 pandemic? Why is the lock-down in Lagos and Abuja a blessing for some creatives? Much ado about procedure, we hear about the spat between Nigeria's Center for Disease Control and the government of Akwa Ibom.
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A podcast examining the impact of COVID-19 in Nigeria.