coronavirus in nigeria

Nigeria has shut down three international airports as part of measures to contain the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu,…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has on March 19, apologised for allowing a Peoples Democratic Party ‘mega rally’ in the state even in the face of an emerging threat and fast spreading coronavirus…

President Muhammadu Buhari Federal Ministry of Education has ordered immediate closure of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools nationwide as part of measures to contain the spread. This is coming after the total number…

Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Professor Akin Abayomi The Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, says the Italian who brought coronavirus to Nigeria now tests negative. The man, who flew into Nigeria from Milan,…

Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State The Ogun State Government on March 19 said it has extended the ban of all high-density gatherings to school and worship centers in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has implemented the directive of the Ogun state government, which banned the gathering of over 50 people over coronavirus pandemic. In a memo signed on March 18 by the assistant General…

The Ogun State Government has banned any gathering that brings 50 or more persons together for one month as part of measures put in place to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state. A statement by the Ogun Government said; The…

Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has on March 18 announced a N1.1tn intervention fund to support critical sectors of the economy. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele said this in a statement made…

Minister of Health, Professor Osagie Ehanire addressing news men in a Coronavirus press briefing on March 18. Ekiti state has recorded its first confirmed case of Coronavirus in the state. The special assistant to President Muhammadu…

The Federal Ministry of Health has announced 5 new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria, bringing the total number confirmed cases in Nigeria to 8 cases. The ministry made the announcement via its official Twitter page, adding that all 5…

Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a travel ban on 13 countries over the spread of the Coronavirus. This was announced at a press conference by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, who is also…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has ordered the end of all activities and shutdown of all orientation camps across the country as preventive and precautionary measures against coronavirus. The ongoing orientation for Batch A…

The Nigerian senate has urged the Federal Government to ‘ban non-Nigerian travelers from countries with high risk of coronavirus.’ The request was made on March 17 after the Senate adopted a point of order raised at the plenary session…

Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Abuja chapter Abuja chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) has on March 17 announced that it is embarking on an "indefinite strike". This decision is coming about an hour after the…

Photo: NCDC First suspected case of Coronavirus reported in Enugu State on March 15 has tested negative to the virus. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this in a tweet on March 16. The centre had announced that…