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On 27 February, Nigeria confirmed its first case in Lagos State, an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria had returned on 25 February from Milan, Italy through the [[Murtala Muhammed International Airport]], fell ill on 26 February and was transferred to Lagos State biosecurity facilities for isolation and testing.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/227/first-case-of-corona-virus-disease-confirmed-in-nigeria |title=Nigeria Centre for Disease Control |website=ncdc.gov.ng |access-date=8 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302150128/https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/227/first-case-of-corona-virus-disease-confirmed-in-nigeria |archive-date=2 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/02/28/breaking-deadly-coronavirus-confirmed-in-lagos-nigeria-at-last|title=Breaking: Deadly Coronavirus confirmed in Lagos Nigeria at last|last=Ugbodaga|first=Kazeem|date=28 February 2020|website=[[P.M. News]]|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref> |
On 27 February, Nigeria confirmed its first case in Lagos State, an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria had returned on 25 February from Milan, Italy through the [[Murtala Muhammed International Airport]], fell ill on 26 February and was transferred to Lagos State biosecurity facilities for isolation and testing.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/227/first-case-of-corona-virus-disease-confirmed-in-nigeria |title=Nigeria Centre for Disease Control |website=ncdc.gov.ng |access-date=8 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302150128/https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/227/first-case-of-corona-virus-disease-confirmed-in-nigeria |archive-date=2 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/02/28/breaking-deadly-coronavirus-confirmed-in-lagos-nigeria-at-last|title=Breaking: Deadly Coronavirus confirmed in Lagos Nigeria at last|last=Ugbodaga|first=Kazeem|date=28 February 2020|website=[[P.M. News]]|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref> |
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On 9 March, the second case was confirmed, a Nigerian citizen in [[Ewekoro]], [[Ogun State]] who had contact with the Italian citizen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2020/03/09/breaking-nigeria-confirms-second-case-of-coronavirus|title=Nigeria Confirms Second Case Of Coronavirus|publisher=[[Channels TV]]|date=9 March 2020|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/380886-updated-coronavirus-second-case-confirmed-in-nigeria.html|last=Owoseye|first=Ayodamola|title=UPDATED: Coronavirus: Second case confirmed in Nigeria|publisher=[[Premium Times]]|date=9 March 2020|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/dont-panic-says-govt-as-nigeria-gets-second-coronavirus-case|title=Don't panic, says govt as Nigeria gets second coronavirus case|publisher=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation Newspaper]]|date=10 March 2020|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref> |
On 9 March, the second case was confirmed, a Nigerian citizen in [[Ewekoro]], [[Ogun State]] who had contact with the Italian citizen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2020/03/09/breaking-nigeria-confirms-second-case-of-coronavirus|title=Nigeria Confirms Second Case Of Coronavirus|publisher=[[Channels TV]]|date=9 March 2020|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/380886-updated-coronavirus-second-case-confirmed-in-nigeria.html|last=Owoseye|first=Ayodamola|title=UPDATED: Coronavirus: Second case confirmed in Nigeria|publisher=[[Premium Times]]|date=9 March 2020|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/dont-panic-says-govt-as-nigeria-gets-second-coronavirus-case|title=Don't panic, says govt as Nigeria gets second coronavirus case|publisher=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation Newspaper]]|date=10 March 2020|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref> |
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On 13 March, Nigeria confirmed that the second case no longer had the virus in his system and thus tested negative.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-nigerian-who-tested-postive-for-coronavirus-now-negative|title=UPDATED: Nigerian who tested positive for coronavirus now negative|last=Atoyebi|first=Olufemi|date=13 March 2020|access-date=13 March 2020|publisher=[[The Punch|The Punch Newspaper]]}}</ref> |
On 13 March, Nigeria confirmed that the second case no longer had the virus in his system and thus tested negative.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-nigerian-who-tested-postive-for-coronavirus-now-negative|title=UPDATED: Nigerian who tested positive for coronavirus now negative|last=Atoyebi|first=Olufemi|date=13 March 2020|access-date=13 March 2020|publisher=[[The Punch|The Punch Newspaper]]}}</ref> |
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By 31 March, 135 cases had been confirmed.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/31/coronavirus-nigeria-135-cases-and-2-deaths-from-covid-19-confirmed-in-nigeria/|title=Coronavirus – Nigeria: 135 Cases and 2 Deaths from COVID-19 Confirmed in Nigeria|publisher=[[Africanews]]|date=31 March 2020|access-date=3 March 2021}}</ref> |
By 31 March, 135 cases had been confirmed.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/31/coronavirus-nigeria-135-cases-and-2-deaths-from-covid-19-confirmed-in-nigeria/|title=Coronavirus – Nigeria: 135 Cases and 2 Deaths from COVID-19 Confirmed in Nigeria|publisher=[[Africanews]]|date=31 March 2020|access-date=3 March 2021}}</ref> The suspected cases that Nigeria were tracing, rose to 6,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/covid-19-ncdc-to-follow-up-over-6000-contacts-to-curb-spread-of-virus|title=COVID-19: NCDC to follow up over 6000 contacts to curb spread of virus|publisher=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation Newspaper]]|date=30 March 2020|access-date=30 March 2020}}</ref> |
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[[File:Nigeria COVID-19 daily case profile.jpg|thumb|center|Nigeria COVID-19 daily case profile from 27 February to 17 May 2020.|1000px]] |
[[File:Nigeria COVID-19 daily case profile.jpg|thumb|center|Nigeria COVID-19 daily case profile from 27 February to 17 May 2020.|1000px]] |
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By 30 April, there were 1,932 cases confirmed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-58-dead-as-nigerias-covid-19-cases-rise-to-1932|title=BREAKING: 58 dead as Nigeria's COVID-19 cases rise to 1932|last=Oyeleke|first=Sodiq|date=30 April 2020|access-date=1 May 2020|publisher=[[The Punch|The Punch Newspaper]]}}</ref> |
By 30 April, there were 1,932 cases confirmed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-58-dead-as-nigerias-covid-19-cases-rise-to-1932|title=BREAKING: 58 dead as Nigeria's COVID-19 cases rise to 1932|last=Oyeleke|first=Sodiq|date=30 April 2020|access-date=1 May 2020|publisher=[[The Punch|The Punch Newspaper]]}}</ref> |
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[[File:COVID-19 cases in the Lagos Metropolitan Area.jpg|thumb|COVID-19 cases in [[Lagos State]], 7 May|500px]] |
[[File:COVID-19 cases in the Lagos Metropolitan Area.jpg|thumb|COVID-19 cases in [[Lagos State]], 7 May|500px]] |
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By 31 May, there were 10,162 cases and 287 deaths confirmed in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-nigeria-records-307-new-covid-19-cases-total-now-10162|title=Nigeria records 307 new COVID-19 cases, total now 10,162|last=Oyeleke|first=Sodiq|date=1 June 2020|access-date=1 June 2020|publisher=[[The Punch|The Punch Newspaper]]}}</ref> |
By 31 May, there were 10,162 cases and 287 deaths confirmed in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-nigeria-records-307-new-covid-19-cases-total-now-10162|title=Nigeria records 307 new COVID-19 cases, total now 10,162|last=Oyeleke|first=Sodiq|date=1 June 2020|access-date=1 June 2020|publisher=[[The Punch|The Punch Newspaper]]}}</ref> |
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By 30 June, 25,694 cases and 590 deaths were confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/covid-19-nigeria-records-561-fresh-cases-as-total-infections-hit-25694|title=COVID-19 : Nigeria records 561 fresh cases as total infections hit 25,694|last=Royal|first=David|publisher=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]|date=1 July 2020|access-date=1 July 2020}}</ref> |
By 30 June, 25,694 cases and 590 deaths were confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/covid-19-nigeria-records-561-fresh-cases-as-total-infections-hit-25694|title=COVID-19 : Nigeria records 561 fresh cases as total infections hit 25,694|last=Royal|first=David|publisher=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]|date=1 July 2020|access-date=1 July 2020}}</ref> |
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====July–September==== |
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By 31 July, 43,151 cases and 879 deaths were confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-nigerias-covid-19-cases-near-45000-as-ncdc-confirms-462-new-cases|title=BREAKING: Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases near 45,000 as NCDC confirms 462 new cases|last=Abiodun|first=Alao|publisher=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation Newspaper]]|date=31 July 2020|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref> |
By 31 July, 43,151 cases and 879 deaths were confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-nigerias-covid-19-cases-near-45000-as-ncdc-confirms-462-new-cases|title=BREAKING: Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases near 45,000 as NCDC confirms 462 new cases|last=Abiodun|first=Alao|publisher=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation Newspaper]]|date=31 July 2020|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref> |
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By 31 August, there were 54,008 cases and 1,013 deaths confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/09/01/just-in-nigeria-posts-143-new-covid-19-cases|title=JUST IN: Nigeria posts 143 new COVID-19 cases|date=1 September 2020|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> |
By 31 August, there were 54,008 cases and 1,013 deaths confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/09/01/just-in-nigeria-posts-143-new-covid-19-cases|title=JUST IN: Nigeria posts 143 new COVID-19 cases|date=1 September 2020|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> |
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By 30 September, 58,848 cases and 1,112 deaths were confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2020/10/01/nigeria-records-201-new-covid-19-cases|title=Nigeria Records 201 New COVID-19 Cases|publisher=[[Channels TV]]|date=1 October 2020|access-date=1 October 2020}}</ref> |
By 30 September, 58,848 cases and 1,112 deaths were confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2020/10/01/nigeria-records-201-new-covid-19-cases|title=Nigeria Records 201 New COVID-19 Cases|publisher=[[Channels TV]]|date=1 October 2020|access-date=1 October 2020}}</ref> |
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====October–December==== |
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There were 3,852 new cases in October, bringing the total number of cases from the start of the outbreak to 62,853. The death toll rose by 32 to 1,144. There were 3,034 active cases at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web |title=COVID-19 weekly epidemiological update |url=https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/weekly-epidemiological-update---3-november-2020 |publisher=World Health Organization |access-date=8 November 2020 |page=13 |date=3 November 2020}}</ref> There were 24 new cases in October, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1220. The death toll remained unchanged. The number of recovered patients increased to 1137, leaving 14 active cases at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19 weekly epidemiological update|url=https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/weekly-epidemiological-update---3-november-2020|publisher=World Health Organization|access-date=9 November 2020|page=14|date=3 November 2020}}</ref> Model-based simulations indicate that the 95% [[confidence interval]] for the [[Basic reproduction number#Effective reproduction number|time-varying reproduction number]] ''R<sub> t</sub>'' was close to 1.0 in October.<ref>''Future scenarios of the healthcare burden of COVID-19 in low- or middle-income countries'', [[MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis]] at [[Imperial College London]].</ref> |
There were 3,852 new cases in October, bringing the total number of cases from the start of the outbreak to 62,853. The death toll rose by 32 to 1,144. There were 3,034 active cases at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web |title=COVID-19 weekly epidemiological update |url=https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/weekly-epidemiological-update---3-november-2020 |publisher=World Health Organization |access-date=8 November 2020 |page=13 |date=3 November 2020}}</ref> There were 24 new cases in October, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1220. The death toll remained unchanged. The number of recovered patients increased to 1137, leaving 14 active cases at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19 weekly epidemiological update|url=https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/weekly-epidemiological-update---3-november-2020|publisher=World Health Organization|access-date=9 November 2020|page=14|date=3 November 2020}}</ref> Model-based simulations indicate that the 95% [[confidence interval]] for the [[Basic reproduction number#Effective reproduction number|time-varying reproduction number]] ''R<sub> t</sub>'' was close to 1.0 in October.<ref>''Future scenarios of the healthcare burden of COVID-19 in low- or middle-income countries'', [[MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis]] at [[Imperial College London]].</ref> |
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There were 4,704 new cases in November, bringing the total number of cases to 67,557. The death toll rose to 1,173. There were 3,102 active cases at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web |title=COVID-19 and W/Africa: 344 new cases, 8 new deaths in 24 hours |url=https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/covid-19-and-w-africa-344-new-cases-8-new-deaths-in-24-hours/ |website=Journal du Cameroun |publisher=APA |access-date=2 December 2020 |date=1 December 2020}}</ref> |
There were 4,704 new cases in November, bringing the total number of cases to 67,557. The death toll rose to 1,173. There were 3,102 active cases at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web |title=COVID-19 and W/Africa: 344 new cases, 8 new deaths in 24 hours |url=https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/covid-19-and-w-africa-344-new-cases-8-new-deaths-in-24-hours/ |website=Journal du Cameroun |publisher=APA |access-date=2 December 2020 |date=1 December 2020}}</ref> |
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On 24 December, [[John Nkengasong]], Director of the [[Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC) told an online news conference from [[Addis Ababa]] that another new coronavirus variant has been found in Nigeria. Nkengasong announced ''“It’s a separate lineage from the UK and the South African lineages.”''<ref>{{Cite news|author=Reuters Staff|date=2020-12-24|title=Another new coronavirus variant found in Nigeria, says Africa CDC|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-africa-idUSKBN28Y1B7|access-date=2020-12-24}}</ref> |
On 24 December, [[John Nkengasong]], Director of the [[Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC) told an online news conference from [[Addis Ababa]] that another new coronavirus variant has been found in Nigeria. Nkengasong announced ''“It’s a separate lineage from the UK and the South African lineages.”''<ref>{{Cite news|author=Reuters Staff|date=2020-12-24|title=Another new coronavirus variant found in Nigeria, says Africa CDC|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-africa-idUSKBN28Y1B7|access-date=2020-12-24}}</ref> |
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The milestone of 100,000 confirmed cases was reached on 10 January.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ewokor|first1=Chris|title=Nigeria's Covid-19 cases count crosses 100,000 mark|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c50znx8v132t/nigeria|website=BBC|access-date=16 January 2021|date=11 January 2021}}</ref> Nigeria's first case of the [[Variant of Concern 202012/01|B.1.1.7 variant]] was confirmed on 25 January.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Adebowale|first1=Nike|title=Updated: COVID-19 variant, causing anxiety in UK, found in Nigeria – Official|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/438652-covid-19-variant-causing-anxiety-in-uk-found-in-nigeria-official.html|website=The Premium Times|access-date=29 January 2021|date=25 January 2021}}</ref> There were 44,666 new cases in January, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 131,242. The death toll rose to 1,586. The number of recovered patients increased to 104,989, leaving 26,667 active cases at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19 and W/Africa: 3,461 new cases, 36 new deaths in 24 hours|url=http://www.apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-and-wafrica-3461-new-cases-36-new-deaths-in-24-hours|website=APA news|access-date=3 February 2021|date=1 February 2021}}</ref> |
The milestone of 100,000 confirmed cases was reached on 10 January.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ewokor|first1=Chris|title=Nigeria's Covid-19 cases count crosses 100,000 mark|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c50znx8v132t/nigeria|website=BBC|access-date=16 January 2021|date=11 January 2021}}</ref> Nigeria's first case of the [[Variant of Concern 202012/01|B.1.1.7 variant]] was confirmed on 25 January.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Adebowale|first1=Nike|title=Updated: COVID-19 variant, causing anxiety in UK, found in Nigeria – Official|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/438652-covid-19-variant-causing-anxiety-in-uk-found-in-nigeria-official.html|website=The Premium Times|access-date=29 January 2021|date=25 January 2021}}</ref> There were 44,666 new cases in January, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 131,242. The death toll rose to 1,586. The number of recovered patients increased to 104,989, leaving 26,667 active cases at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19 and W/Africa: 3,461 new cases, 36 new deaths in 24 hours|url=http://www.apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-and-wafrica-3461-new-cases-36-new-deaths-in-24-hours|website=APA news|access-date=3 February 2021|date=1 February 2021}}</ref> |
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There were 24,415 new cases in February, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 155,657. The death toll rose to 1,907. The number of recovered patients increased to 133,768, leaving 19,982 active cases at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19 and W/Africa: 1,544 new cases, 22 new deaths in 24 hours|url=http://www.apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-and-wafrica-1544-new-cases-22-new-deaths-in-24-hours|website=APA news|access-date=1 March 2021|date=1 March 2021}}</ref> |
There were 24,415 new cases in February, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 155,657. The death toll rose to 1,907. The number of recovered patients increased to 133,768, leaving 19,982 active cases at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19 and W/Africa: 1,544 new cases, 22 new deaths in 24 hours|url=http://www.apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-and-wafrica-1544-new-cases-22-new-deaths-in-24-hours|website=APA news|access-date=1 March 2021|date=1 March 2021}}</ref> |
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| COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria | |
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| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Nigeria |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, Hubei, China[1] |
| Index case | Lagos |
| Arrival date | 27 February 2020 (4 years, 3 months, 1 week and 1 day ago) |
| Confirmed cases | 156,496[2] |
| Active cases | 20,022[2] |
| Recovered | 134,551[2] |
Deaths | 1,923[2] |
| Fatality rate | 1.23% |
| Government website | |
| covid19 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first confirmed case in Nigeria was announced on 27 February 2020, when an Italian citizen in Lagos tested positive for the virus.[3][4] On 9 March 2020, a second case of the virus was reported in Ewekoro, Ogun State, a Nigerian citizen who had contact with the Italian citizen.[5]
Background
On 28 January, the Federal government of Nigeria assured citizens of the country of its readiness to strengthen surveillance at five international airports in the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The government announced the airports as Enugu, Lagos, Rivers, Kano and the FCT.[6] The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control also announced same day that they had already set up coronavirus group and was ready to activate its incident system if any case emerged in Nigeria.[7]
On 31 January, following the developments of COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China and other countries worldwide, the federal government of Nigeria set up a Coronavirus Preparedness Group to mitigate the impact of the virus if it eventually spreads to the country.[8][9] On the same day, the World Health Organization listed Nigeria among other 13 African countries identified as high-risk for the spread of the virus.[10]
On 26 February, a Chinese citizen presented himself to the Lagos State government on suspicion of being infected with coronavirus. He was admitted at Reddington Hospital and was released the following day after testing negative.[11]
Timeline
2020
February–March
On 27 February, Nigeria confirmed its first case in Lagos State, an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria had returned on 25 February from Milan, Italy through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, fell ill on 26 February and was transferred to Lagos State biosecurity facilities for isolation and testing.[12][13]
On 9 March, the second case was confirmed, a Nigerian citizen in Ewekoro, Ogun State who had contact with the Italian citizen.[14][15][16]
On 13 March, Nigeria confirmed that the second case no longer had the virus in his system and thus tested negative.[17]
By 31 March, 135 cases had been confirmed.[18] The suspected cases that Nigeria were tracing, rose to 6,000.[19]
April–June
By 30 April, there were 1,932 cases confirmed.[20]
By 31 May, there were 10,162 cases and 287 deaths confirmed in Nigeria.[21]
By 30 June, 25,694 cases and 590 deaths were confirmed.[22]
July–September
By 31 July, 43,151 cases and 879 deaths were confirmed.[23]
By 31 August, there were 54,008 cases and 1,013 deaths confirmed.[24]
By 30 September, 58,848 cases and 1,112 deaths were confirmed.[25]
October–December
There were 3,852 new cases in October, bringing the total number of cases from the start of the outbreak to 62,853. The death toll rose by 32 to 1,144. There were 3,034 active cases at the end of the month.[26] There were 24 new cases in October, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1220. The death toll remained unchanged. The number of recovered patients increased to 1137, leaving 14 active cases at the end of the month.[27] Model-based simulations indicate that the 95% confidence interval for the time-varying reproduction number R t was close to 1.0 in October.[28]
There were 4,704 new cases in November, bringing the total number of cases to 67,557. The death toll rose to 1,173. There were 3,102 active cases at the end of the month.[29]
On 24 December, John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told an online news conference from Addis Ababa that another new coronavirus variant has been found in Nigeria. Nkengasong announced “It’s a separate lineage from the UK and the South African lineages.”[30]
There were 19,019 new cases in December, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 86,576. The death toll rose to 1,278. The number of recovered patients increased to 73,322, leaving 11,976 active cases at the end of the month.[31]
2021
January–March
The milestone of 100,000 confirmed cases was reached on 10 January.[32] Nigeria's first case of the B.1.1.7 variant was confirmed on 25 January.[33] There were 44,666 new cases in January, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 131,242. The death toll rose to 1,586. The number of recovered patients increased to 104,989, leaving 26,667 active cases at the end of the month.[34]
There were 24,415 new cases in February, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 155,657. The death toll rose to 1,907. The number of recovered patients increased to 133,768, leaving 19,982 active cases at the end of the month.[35]
Second wave
Secretary to the Government of the Federation and chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha said on Thursday, December 10, 2020 that the sceond wave of the pandemic has begun, following the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases detected in the country, Nigeria.[36]
“COVID-19 was, before another sudden upsurge, believed to have died a natural death in the country’, “an assumption” drawn out of the sudden decrease in the number of cases as some state did record not even a single case for weeks. The assumption, lead to the hypothesis that most Nigerians had contracted the pandemic and unknowingly must have been healed due to Nigerians strong immune system as believed by many. Some asymptomatic carriers believed that most cases recorded are mere malaria, some believing “the testing kit is not able to differentiate between the virus and malaria.”[37]
Despite several victims’ narrations, many Nigerians still believe the virus is a scam, while a few others who believed lived with the insinuation that the cases recorded in the first wave of the pandemic was inflated to get funds and grants for states to enrich some officials through contracts award.[38]
On March 25, 2020, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state stated in a video on his Facebook page which later went viral that “90% of the noise about covid-19 is for Political, Economic, and Financial Material gain”. He furthered that the other 10% is for ordinary flu like the common colds Nigerians generally suffer.[39][40]
During the significant drop of the cases recorded between September and November 2020 that lead to the relaxation of the lockdowns and re-opening of the economy to prevent the second phase of economic meltdown, the isolation centres in most states were partially closed, and the country relaxed the usage of face-masks in public places such as markets, public offices, event centers, restaurants, and bars.[41]
Social distancing, important in the early days of the virus, has also been jettisoned as more people congregate in public places without adhering to the health requirements.[42][43]
On December 10, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, the health Minister said that the second wave is imminent because of the rising number of cases; he added that the rise in cases was mostly driven by an increase in infections within communities and, to a lesser extent, travelers entering Nigeria.[44]
Nigeria entered the second wave of the pandemic as the country on Thursday, 17th December 2020 recorded its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases with 1,145 new infections.[45][46][47]
Statistics
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria
Daily new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria
Daily COVID-19 deaths in Nigeria
By state
| State | Cases | Active | Recovered | Deaths | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 99,193 | 362 | 98,062 | 769 | |||||
| FCT | 28,618 | 98 | 28,272 | 248 | |||||
| Rivers | 16,636 | 54 | 16,428 | 154 | |||||
| Kaduna | 11,242 | 8 | 11,146 | 88 | |||||
| Plateau | 10,252 | 3 | 10,174 | 75 | |||||
| Oyo | 10,219 | 77 | 9,940 | 202 | |||||
| Edo | 7,694 | 0 | 7,373 | 321 | |||||
| Ogun | 5,810 | 11 | 5,717 | 82 | |||||
| Delta | 5,369 | 88 | 5,170 | 111 | |||||
| Ondo | 5,173 | 315 | 4,749 | 109 | |||||
 Kano
|
4,985 | 7 | 4,851 | 127 | |||||
| Akwa Ibom | 4,657 | 27 | 4,586 | 44 | |||||
| Kwara | 4,601 | 362 | 4,175 | 64 | |||||
 Osun
|
3,311 | 36 | 3,183 | 92 | |||||
 Gombe
|
3,307 | 83 | 3,158 | 66 | |||||
| Enugu | 2,952 | 13 | 2,910 | 29 | |||||
 Anambra
|
2,825 | 46 | 2,760 | 19 | |||||
| Nasarawa | 2,720 | 336 | 2,345 | 39 | |||||
 Imo
|
2,560 | 22 | 2,480 | 58 | |||||
 Katsina
|
2,418 | 0 | 2,381 | 37 | |||||
| Abia | 2,173 | 5 | 2,134 | 34 | |||||
| Benue | 2,129 | 340 | 1,764 | 25 | |||||
| Ebonyi | 2,064 | 28 | 2,004 | 32 | |||||
| Ekiti | 2,004 | 50 | 1,926 | 28 | |||||
| Bauchi | 1,953 | 14 | 1,915 | 24 | |||||
| Borno | 1,629 | 5 | 1,580 | 44 | |||||
| Taraba | 1,473 | 62 | 1,377 | 34 | |||||
 Bayelsa
|
1,315 | 5 | 1,282 | 28 | |||||
| Adamawa | 1,203 | 68 | 1,103 | 32 | |||||
| Niger | 1,148 | 130 | 998 | 20 | |||||
| Cross River | 827 | 5 | 797 | 25 | |||||
| Sokoto | 817 | 0 | 789 | 28 | |||||
| Jigawa | 669 | 2 | 649 | 18 | |||||
| Yobe | 609 | 0 | 600 | 9 | |||||
| Kebbi | 480 | 10 | 454 | 16 | |||||
| Zamfara | 375 | 0 | 366 | 9 | |||||
| Kogi | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 255,415 | 2,672 | 249,601 | 3,142 | |||||
| Note: Data as of 30 March 2022 23:00 WAT | |||||||||
Reactions
March
Early March, the minister of health in Nigeria, Osagie Ehanire, announced that 60 persons who had contact with the index Italian patient were under isolation, 40 persons in Ogun State and 20 in Lagos State.[49]
On 1 March, four Chinese citizens were quarantined in Plateau State, they all tested negative the following day.[50][51]
On 3 March, the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed that two foreign Nationals from an unnamed Asian country has tested negative to the virus.[52]
On 6 March, the Anambra State government announced that five Chinese citizens tested negative for the virus.[53] The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reported that a total of 219 primary and secondary contacts of the index case had been identified and were being actively monitored.[54]
On 9 March, the President Muhammadu Buhari established a Presidential Task Force for the control of the virus in the country.[55][56]
On 10 March, Turkish Airlines cancelled all their flights to Nigeria due to the virus outbreak.[57]
On 15 March, a woman in Enugu State displayed the symptoms of coronavirus, she tested negative the following day.[58]
On 17 March, Nigeria postponed the 20th national sports festival that was supposed to hold in Benin City, Edo State from 22 March to 1 April.[59]
On 18 March, the management of the National Youth Service Corps suspended the 2020 Batch A stream one 21 days orientation exercise indefinitely. The orientation exercise commenced on 10 March and was expected to end on 30 March, before it was suspended after just 8 days.[60] Later the same day, Nigeria placed a travel ban on 13 countries with high cases of the virus, the countries are; United States, United Kingdom, South Korea, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, China, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Japan and Iran.[61] In Katsina State, a Nigerian citizen that returned from Malaysia displayed the symptoms of the virus, he tested negative the following day.[62][63] Kano State government confirmed that three persons tested negative for the virus in the state.[64] Lagos State government banned religious gatherings of over 50 worshippers for 30 days, Ogun State also banned any gathering of more than 50 people for 30 days.[65][66] The New Afrika Shrine suspended all their programmes indefinitely.[67] Kwara State and Lagos State announced the indefinite closure of their public and private schools, while Zamfara State, Sokoto State, Katsina State, Niger State, Kano State, Jigawa State, Kebbi State and Kaduna State also closed down their schools for 30 days from 23 March.[68][69][70] The Nigeria Football Federation suspended all football activities for four weeks.[71]
On 19 March, Anambra State government announced the closure of their schools and suspension of public gatherings indefinitely, tertiary institutions to close from 20 March, while primary and secondary schools to close from 27 March.[72] Ogun State government extended an earlier ban to schools and religious centres in the state indefinitely.[73] Federal government announced the closure of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools.[74] Enugu State government also ordered the closure of all primary and secondary schools in the state from 27 March.[75]
On 20 March, Nigeria extended their travel ban to two more countries, Sweden and Austria.[76] Ekiti State government banned social, political, religious and family gatherings of more than 20 persons. The state also ordered the closure of all their schools from 23 March.[77] Nigeria announced the closure of their international airports, Enugu, Port Harcourt and Kano airports from 21 March.[78] Rivers State government also announced the closure of all their schools and directed the restriction of all religious activities.[79] Osun State government banned any public gatherings of more than 50 persons in the state with immediate effect, including schools, churches and mosques.[80] Delta State government announced the closure of all their schools from 26 March.[81]
On 21 March, Nasarawa State government confirmed that five persons tested negative for the virus in the state.[82] Kebbi State government announced the indefinite closure of all their primary and secondary schools.[83] The Nigerian Railway Corporation also announced the suspension of all passenger services from 23 March.[84] Lagos State government reduced the number of people allowed in any religious or social gathering from 50 to 20.[85] Nigeria announced the closure of the remaining two international airports, Abuja and Lagos, from 23 March.[86] Osun State reviewed their previous ban on public gatherings of more than 50 persons and changed it to a complete ban, enforcing it on all public gatherings in the state under any banner or organisation.[87] Oyo State government ordered the closure of schools in the state.[88] Bayelsa State government also ordered the closure of all schools in the state from 26 March and restriction of all public gatherings above 50 persons.[89] Imo State government also announced the indefinite closure of all schools in their state with immediate effect.[90]
On 22 March, Edo State government announced the closure of all their schools from 23 March.[91]
On 23 March, Ebonyi State government banned all public gatherings in the state, including weddings, seminars, conferences, burials and any other large gatherings.[92] Niger State government announced a shut down in the state, restricting movement from 8am to 8pm everyday, from 25 March.[93] Kano State government suspended all gatherings in the state indefinitely.[94] Rivers State government announced a partial lockdown in their state, closing cinemas, nights clubs, public parks, weddings, burials and religious worship centres from 24 March.[95] Edo State announced an indefinite ban of any gathering of more than 50 people.[96] The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad ordered all courts in Nigeria to shut down from 24 March.[97] Nigeria ordered the closure of all land borders for four weeks and the suspension of Federal Executive Council, (FEC) meetings indefinitely.[98] Anambra State government banned all public gatherings in the state with more than 30 persons, including weddings, festivals, funerals and clubs.[99] The Independent National Electoral Commission announced suspension of all their activities for 14 days.[100] Ondo State government banned all political, religious and social gatherings in the state for 14 days.[101] Oyo State government also banned all social gatherings in the state with more than 30 persons, including religious services, parties, burials and weddings.[102]
On 24 March, Yobe State government announced the closure of all their schools from 26 March.[103] Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board suspended all their activities for two weeks.[104] The Nigerian Senate adjourned plenary to 7 April, while the Nigerian House of Representatives adjourned indefinitely.[105][106] Edo State government reduced the number of people allowed in any public gathering from 50 to 20, closing markets in the state and allowing only sellers of food items, medicines and other vital commodities to operate.[107] Kaduna State government confirmed that three suspected persons tested negative for the virus in the state.[108] Nasarawa State government ordered the indefinite closure of all their schools with immediate effect.[109] Osun state government banned weekly markets indefinitely in the state.[110] Lagos State government ordered the closure of stores and markets in the state from 26 March, allowing only sellers of food items, medicines, water and other essential commodities to operate.[111] The National Examination Council announced an indefinite postponement of the 2020 common entrance examination into 104 Unity schools in Nigeria, which was supposed to hold on 28 March.[112] Enugu State government banned all social and political gatherings in the state.[113] Actors Guild of Nigeria banned movie sets across Nigeria.[114] Delta State government banned all social gatherings of up to 20 persons, including burials, crusades and ordered the closure of clubs and cinemas with immediate effect.[115] Ondo State government ordered the immediate closure of all markets, shops and malls in the state for seven days. The government also banned clubs, beer parlours and joints, except places where food, water and medicals are sold.[116] Federal Capital Territory Administration ordered the immediate closure of shops in the markets and neighbourhood centres, except those selling food items, medicines and other essential commodities in the FCT. They also ordered the immediate closure of churches and mosques.[117]
On 25 March, Rivers State government announced an indefinite closure of their sea, air and land borders into and out of the state with effect from 26 March.[118] Kogi State government also announced an indefinite closure of their sea and land borders, suspending the activities of commercial motorcycle in the state with effect from 26 March. They also reduced the number of persons in any public gathering to 5.[119] Ekiti State government banned the operations of markets in the state with the exception of those selling essential commodities like food items, water, medicine and medical equipments.[120] Kwara State government ordered the ban of commercial transportation, closure of all mosques and churches and markets with exception of markets selling drugs, food items and other essential commodities.[121] Kano State also announced an indefinite closure of their air and land borders into and out of the state with effect from 27 March.[122] Bauchi State government also announced the closure of markets in the state from 26 March with the exception of those selling essential commodities like food items and medicine.[123] Abia State government banned burial and wedding ceremonies of more than 30 guests. The state also banned religious activities of more than 50 persons for 30 days.[124] Imo State government ordered the indefinite closure of major markets in the state with effect from 28 March. The government also closed its land borders, allowing entry upon screening.[125] Delta State government announced the closure of their borders into and out of their state for two weeks in the first instance. The government announced the closure of Asaba airport with effect from 27 March; land borders with effect from 29 March; malls, supermarkets, markets and shops with effect from 1 April, ordering food sellers to conduct their businesses within the precinct of their homes. The government also directed all residents to stay at home with effect from 1 April. The government announced that the restrictions do not apply to providers of essential services like; security healthcare, directing pharmacies to remain open, water services, fire services, power services, essential departments of media houses and telecommunications companies.[126]
On 26 March, Ebonyi State government announced the closure of their state borders from 28 March, allowing only vehicles carrying food items, construction materials, medical supplies and patients going for treatment.[127] Federal government ordered the immediate closure of international airports and land borders in the country for a period of four weeks.[128] Rivers State government announced an indefinite closure of all markets in the state from 28 March.[129] Jigawa State government ordered the indefinite closure of their state borders from 27 March.[130] Akwa Ibom State government ordered the closure of their state borders, except for the transportation of food items. The state government also directed their workers to stay at home for a week starting from 30 March. The government also announced that their state-owned airline, Ibom Air, would suspend all its flight operations from 29 March.[131] Kaduna State government placed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the state, ordering residents to stay in their homes with immediate effect, except workers in essential services like; health workers, the fire service and security personnel. The government also ordered the closure of all businesses, offices and places of worship, banning wedding events and all social gatherings.[132] Sokoto State government announced the closure of their state borders for two weeks from 27 March, with the exception of vehicles transporting food and essential medical commodities.[133] Federal Capital Territory Administration restricted business and commercial activities in the territory to 15 hours daily, starting from 9pm and ending 6am.[134]
On 27 March, Oyo State government placed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the state, banning inter-state travel from and into the state, except vehicles carrying food items, medical, pharmaceutical and petroleum products from 29 March, while also reducing the number of people allowed in a social gathering from 30 to 10. The state also announced that all markets will be closed except those selling perishable food items from 29 March.[135] Osun State government announced the closure of their state borders from 28 March. The state government all announced the closure of their major markets as well as shopping malls, with the exception of pharmaceutical, foods and medical needs outlets.[136] Katsina State government announced the closure of their state borders from 28 March, allowing only fuel takers and vehicles conveying food items and other essential commodities, but with subject to screening and testing at the point of entry.[137] Enugu State government announced an indefinite closure of their state borders and inter-state transportation in the state from 31 March, allowing only those on medical emergency services.[138] Nasarawa State government banned all social and religious gatherings of more than 50 persons, including weddings, churches services and mosque prayers with immediate effect.[139] The state government also announced the restriction of all movement into the state.[140] Niger State government banned the intra and inter-state movement of people and vehicles, exempting only vehicles carrying food items, fuel, medical supplies and other essential services.[141] Zamfara State government announced the closure of their state borders with effect from 28 March.[142] Bayelsa State government announced an immediate closure of their sea and land borders into and out of the state.[143]
On 28 March, Anambra State government announced the closure of their 63 major markets from 31 March, for a period of two weeks, allowing only food items and medicine markets.[144] Abia State government announced a four weeks closure of their state borders and markets from 1 April, directing residents to stay at home and allowing only food sellers to operate.[145] Imo State government announced an indefinite ban on all weddings, burial ceremonies and religious activities with immediate effect. The state government also directed all civil and public servants to stop work immediately, except those on approved essential services.[146] Ogun State government announced the closure of their state borders for two weeks in the first instance from 29 March, allowing only vehicles conveying personnel involved in essential services such as security agencies, health workers, food, medical items and petroleum products.[147] Cross River State government banned all religious gatherings of more than five persons in the state.[148] Kebbi State government announced the restriction of all entries into and out of the state with immediate effect.[149] Taraba State government announced the closure of their state borders with effect from 29 March, restricting movement in and out of their state.[150]
On 29 March, Ekiti State government placed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the state, closing the state borders and banning inter-state travel from and into the state for 14 days, except vehicles carrying food items, medical, petroleum products and other essential goods from 30 March, while also ordering residents to stay at home, except those on essential services. The government also ordered the closure of all businesses, offices and places of worship.[151] Anambra State government announced the closure of River Niger Bridge with immediate effect, allowing only vehicles transporting food items and medicines.[152] Federal government announced the locking down of Lagos State, Ogun State and the FCT, for a period of two weeks from 11pm on 30 March, ordering the citizens of the affected areas to stay in their homes, banning travel to or from other states and announcing the shutdown of businesses and offices, exempting hospitals, food processing, petroleum distribution, banks, power generation and private security companies. The government also exempted workers in telecommunication companies, broadcasters, print and electronic media staff who couldn't work from home.[153][154] The federal government also suspended the movements of all passenger aircraft all over the country, including commercial and private jets.[155] Osun State government announced the total lockdown of their state from 31 March, banning movement of individuals and inter-state movements, allowing only those on essential duties to operate, such as health personnel, fire service, security personnel, environmental officials, power and water supply agencies, media and telecommunication officers. The state also permitted pharmaceutical and medical outfits to open.[156]
On 30 March, Adamawa State government announced the closure of their state borders for 14 days with effect from 31 March, ordering a total lockdown in the state. The state government also announced that the ban affects tricycle, taxis and bus operators throughout the state. The state government also banned social activities and ordered the closure of all markets, except food markets, medicine markets and filling stations, directing banks to provided skeletal services.[157] The lockdown of Ogun State that was supposed to start from 30 March, was shifted to commence from 3 April, after the state government made a request to the federal government to allow them provide food for their residents.[158]
On 31 March, Bauchi State government announced the closure of their state borders for 14 days with effect from 2 April, ordering a total lockdown in the state and exempting essential services.[159] Kwara State government announced an indefinite closure of their state borders with immediate effect, exempting only vehicles carrying agricultural produce, medical equipments and officials on essential duties.[160] Delta State government reviewed the earlier closure of their state borders and restriction of movement for their residents and announced the exemption of those involved in the transportation of essential supplies such as; food, water, petroleum products, pharmaceutical products and other essential services, noting that banks were to remain open only for skeletal services.[161] Bayelsa State government also reviewed the earlier closure of their state borders with the exemption of vehicles transporting food, drugs and the vehicles conveying personnel on essential duty.[162] There is concern that with closure of public places in Lagos, many persons might have much difficulty making a living and providing food for themselves and children. There is also concern that if persons return to family farms in the countryside they may unknowingly transmit coronavirus to older relatives.[163]
April
On 1 April, Taraba State government announced the banning of all public gatherings of more than 20 persons in the state. The state government also ordered the closure of all markets with immediate effect, except those providing essential services such as; pharmacies, food stores and petrol service stations.[164] Ondo State government announced the closure of their state borders with effect from 2 April, prohibiting inter-state travels into the state.[165]
On 2 April, Bauchi State government reversed the total lockdown in the state.[166] Akwa Ibom State government announced an indefinite lockdown of their state, directing residents to stay at home, closing all business premises, markets, shops, motor parks and offices, allowing only grocery shops, pharmacies and those on essential services to operate.[167]
On 5 April, Niger State government relaxed their restriction order with immediate effect, restricting movement from 2 pm to 10pm and allowing movement from 8am to 2pm every day.[168]
On 9 April, Kwara State government announced the total lockdown of their state for 14 days from 10 April, exempting vehicles carrying goods and services. The state government allowed markets selling foods and medications to open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, between 10 am and 2 pm.[169]
On 11 April, Anambra State government announced an immediate lockdown of their state for 14 days, directing residents to stay at home and allowing only those on essential services to move around.[170] Niger State government announced the lockdown of their state from 13 April, exempting those on essential services.[171]
On 13 April, federal government extended the lockdown of Lagos State, Ogun State and the FCT, for another two weeks from 11pm on 13 April.[172] Ekiti State extended their state lockdown for another 14 days.[173]
On 14 April, Delta and Osun States extended their state lockdown for another 14 days.[174][175] Kano State announced the total lockdown of their state for seven days from 16 April, ordering residents to stay at home, closing all markets, places of worship and public gatherings in state.[176]
On 17 April, at least 18 people in Nigeria have been killed by security forces during the enforcement of measures to curb the spread of the virus.[177][178]
On 20 April, Nigeria extended the closure of airports to another 2 weeks.[179] Borno State government announced a 14 days lockdown of their state from 22 April, restricting movement of individuals, banning public gatherings and allowing providers of essential services.[180][181]
On 21 April, Taraba State government announced a total lockdown of their state from 22 April, restricting movement of individuals and vehicles and allowing workers on essential duties, such as health workers, pharmaceutical shops, fuel stations and media houses.[182]
On 23 April, Kwara State government extended their lockdown for another two weeks.[183]
On 25 April, Anambra State government lifted their lockdown.[184]
On 26 April, Kaduna State government extended their state lockdown for 30 days.[185]
On 27 April, federal government announced the locking down of Kano State, for a period of two weeks with immediate effect.[186] The government also extended the locking down of Lagos State, Ogun State and the FCT, for a period of one week, announcing an indefinite nationwide curfew from 8 pm to 6 am starting on 4 May, while also placing an indefinite ban on non-essential inter-state passenger travel, allowing partial and controlled interstate movement of goods and services, announcing the mandatory use of face masks or coverings in public places and extending the ban on social and religious gatherings.[187][188] Anambra State government announced the reopening of their 63 major markets from 4 May.[189]
On 28 April, Delta State government announced the relaxing of their lockdown from 30 April.[190]
May
On 8 May, Abia State government announced the relaxing of their lockdown from 11 May.[191]
On 18 May, the federal government extended the locking down of Kano State for another two weeks, while also extending the nationwide curfew for another two weeks.[192]
June
On 1 June, the federal government relaxed the lockdown imposed on Kano State and the ban placed on religious gatherings and banking operations for a period of four weeks, while also announcing the re-opening of domestic airline operations from 21 June.[193][194] The federal government shortened the curfew from 10 pm to 4 am.[195]
On 29 June, the federal government lifted the ban placed on inter-state travels and announced the re-opening of schools for only graduating students, effective from 1 July.[196]
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