This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.
As of July 1, 2020, Nigeria has lifted the ban on interstate movement outside curfew hours and reopened airports for domestic flights, according to Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19.
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the phased lockdown for four weeks, meaning the 10pm – 4am nationwide curfew, restrictions on mass gatherings and sporting activities will continue.
However, Nigeria's mandate for face masks in public places remains in effect.
With over 25,100 confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 570 deaths, Nigeria is taking steps to balance protecting people's livelihoods and their health.
Students due to graduate this year will be allowed to return to school to prepare for exams, while other children are still barred from attending.
Mustapha emphasized the need to strike a 'delicate balance' between economic and health considerations, citing growing concerns over non-compliance with COVID-19 measures.
As of Sunday, June 28, Nigeria had reported 24,000 cases of the virus and 565 deaths.
