Mr Buhari on April 27 announced the gradual easing of the five-week lockdown in FCT, Lagos and Ogun State. - Restaurants, cafes and pastries can operate, either during the week or on weekends, until 10:30 pm, with the limitation limited to a maximum of six people per table inside and 10 people . Nigeria, unfortunately, confirmed its first case on 27th . President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the second phase of the eased lockdown by another 4 weeks with effect from Tuesday, June 30, 2020, to midnight of July 27, 2020. Six months later in Nigeria, life has more or less returned to normal. Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari bin ease lockdown for some state for di kontri for May 4, 2020 . The purpose of the lockdown was to; . The overall number of cases in . Following improvements in the multisectoral response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided that there will be a phased and gradual easing of the lockdown in Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) effective from Monday, 4thMay, 2020. ), is expected to announce the next phase of ease of lockdown on Monday (today). 4. Nigeria had planned to completely ease coronavirus lockdowns in those states over a six-week period from 4 May. EXTENSION OF PHASE TWO: EFFECTIVE FROM 6TH AUGUST 2020 Curfew a. Most of the country is currently under what is known as Phase 4 of the eased lockdown, with a nighttime curfew and reduced shopping hours in place. Nigerian Government on Monday extended the phase two of the ease of lock-down in the country by one week. The first phase, beginning May 28, includes the following changes: Up to five vaccinated individuals may gather indoors and up to ten vaccinated individuals outdoors. The lockdown was eased to a. The virus tally in the West African country stands at 12,801 with 361 deaths and 4,040 recoveries, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures, and videos about lockdown from Nigeria and the world today May 21, 2022 Tahoua (71%) and Maradi (29%) in Niger were the regions of departure of individuals passing through Sokoto, whereas Tahoua During the year 2020, we found a 21% or 26% decline in average AOD f level across Nigeria during lockdown (April) as compared to pre-lockdown (March), or during the easing phase-1 (May) as compared to lockdown, respectively. On July 27, this was further extended. The Nigerian federal government has announced that reopening schools is part of its upcoming measures for the next phase of easing lockdown restrictions, those that followed the Covid-19 pandemic. Ova 3000 pipo don dey discharged and 287 pipo don die. Nigeria will impose "precision" lockdown measures in areas that report rapid increases in cases of the new coronavirus but it will slow the phased reopening of the economy, the head of its task . On 15 March, premier Mark McGowan declared a state of emergency. Nigeria had planned to completely ease coronavirus lockdowns in those states over a six-week period from May 4. "Nigeria is not yet ready for full opening of the economy and tough decisions have . President Muhammadu Buhari had on April 27 announced the gradual easing of a five-week lockdown in FCT, Lagos and Ogun state. The destination has had some of the strictest lockdown measures in place worldwide since 27th March where even walking for exercise was banned. Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday brushed aside calls for an easing of tough restrictions on travel and public gatherings despite their success in curbing the spread of Covid-19. The initial six-week lockdown which ended June 1 has been replaced with a second phase four-week lockdown from June 2 - 29 by the COVID-19 Presidential Taskforce. According to the NCDC, out of the 170 new cases, 39 were recorded in Lagos, 29 in Kano, 24 in Ogun, 18 in Bauchi, 15 in Kaduna . It said, "Following improvements in the multisectoral response to COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided that there will be a phased and gradual easing of the lockdown in Lagos and Ogun states, as well as the Federal Capital . Under the current extended second phase, the current curfew of 10 pm to 4 am is still in force, civil servants on grade level 12 and above are now to resume work fully and close by 4 pm and no longer 2 pm that currently operates. This is the timetable for the second phase of the lifting of the containment measures: +++ As of today, May 18 +++ - Trade: Opening of stores (retail and service establishments) with their doors open to the street up to 400 m2 or parts of stores up to 400 m2 (or larger by municipal decision). President Muhammadu Buhari had on April 27 approved a phase and gradual easing of the lockdown measures in FCT, Lagos and Ogun effective from May 4 at 9 a.m. "With the intervention, we believe the presidency intends to find a balance between promoting public health and moving toward sustaining the economy. 1080p | 66.8MB. The lockdown was eased to a nationwide night curfew (8 p.m. to 6 a.m.). Federal Ministry of Environment 8. Nigeria imposed its first round of lockdown in late March. On 10 March, the state implemented Governor Gregg Abbott's executive order GA-34, which entirely rescinded previous executive orders that were intended to slow the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. 204 new cases of #COVID19 reported;. Dis na oda tins wey go dey for dis phase two of lockdown easing: . What is allowed? The Federal Government has also given permission for interstate movement outside of the curfew hours with effect from July 1, 2020. Nigerian Government on Thursday extended the current phase two of the eased lockdown by four weeks. Objectives In this study we compared two predictions of COVID-19 cases in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) using pre-and post-relaxation of lockdown period data to provide an insight regarding rational exit strategies. Methods We analyzed open access data on COVID-19 cases from March 6 . Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced new guidelines for easing the COVID-19 lockdown. Nigeria figures stand at 12,801 with 361 deaths, 4,040 recoveries - Anadolu Agency . Christy Anyanwu. Boss Mustapha, the chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, made the . of Niger announced Tuesday an easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on banks, markets as well as other . The task force members led by the Secretary to the Government of the. We also applied these projections to understand economic costs versus health benefit of lockdown measures. d. Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority e. Nigerian Meteorological Agency 6. The second phase of the gradual easing of the lockdown was for an initial period of four weeks - spanning June 2nd - 29th. Redirecting to /2020/sa-to-phase-out-lockdown-these-are-the-details (308) Several US states are easing lockdown restrictions following a decline in new Covid-19 cases since early January. The lockdown was eased to a. The development comes hours before the end of the first phase of the two-week relaxation of the lockdown declared by President Muhammadu Buhari; the first phase is expected to end on May 18, 2020. It was aimed at reducing community transmissions while preparing the health sector and ensuring it would . Abuja, 22 May 2020: Despite the recent easing of lockdown measures in Nigeria, up to 174 universities and polytechnic institutions remain closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 4 May 2020 Reuters Nigerians in the capital, Abuja, and Lagos have to wear face masks in public In Nigeria, some businesses have reopened on the first working day after the easing of a lockdown. UNODC has been working closely with lecturers and professors across the world to increase online and digital teaching on rule of law related topics including but not limited . bayo wahab May 17, 2020 6:23 PM President Buhari approved a gradual easing of lockdown measures on Monday, April 27, 2020. According to the announcement in the press conference, the first phase begins on 28 May and may even begin on 23 May, if the public . It will be progressive and the rules can be adapted . In Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari said the lockdown in the largest city Lagos and capital Abuja will be eased from May 4 but the wearing of facemasks will be mandatory. 3. An aircraft owned by a United Kingdom company has been impounded by the Nigerian government for operating commercial flights into Nigeria, hereby going against the travel ban and measures being. It has been extended for another month spanning June 30 to July 27. President Muhammadu Buhari. Ova 3000 pipo don dey discharged and 287 pipo don die. ABUJA: The Federal Government has announced the second phase of its eased lockdown which would be in place for four weeks. The statement also stated guidelines for the ease of lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront what has now become both a health emergency and an economic crisis. The initial six weeks eased lockdown would end by midnight of Monday, but. 3. As e be, Nigeria get more than 10,000 confirm cases of Covid-19. The sale of alcohol and cigarettes remains illegal. Dr Ehanire confidence dey come for time wey Nigeria dey reason to begin second phase of . Phases of the lockdown in Nigeria Phase One:As of July 15, 2020, Nigeria has completed two phases of its gradual easing of the COVID-19 lockdown and edging towards completing the third phase. 3. "Nigeria is not yet ready for full opening of the economy and tough decisions have . The government said its phased reopening of strict lockdowns in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun states would go more slowly than initially planned, and the current phase of gradual reopening would last a further two weeks. Confirmation that the nation is moving to the next stage of the Government's road map came . As e be, Nigeria get more than 10,000 confirm cases of Covid-19. The PUNCH reports that Ghana became the country with the highest COVID-19 cases in West Africa after its total cases jumped by nearly 30 per cent in a single day. The government also. Mr Buhari on April 27 announced the gradual easing of the five-week lockdown in FCT, Lagos and Ogun state. Dis na oda tins wey go dey for dis phase two of lockdown easing: . With less than 50 hours to the review of the easing of the first phase of the lockdown and curfew in Lagos Ogun Kano and the Federal Capital, which was begun by the Federal . [Twitter/@BashirAhmaad] President. Throughout the 20-year period, AOD f levels were highest in January and lowest in May or June, but not April. Stay indoors as gradual easing of lockdown begins May 4, Sanwo-Olu tells elderly residents Angela Onwuzoo - April 30, 2020 0 Angela Onwuzoo Following their susceptibility to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged elderly residents of Lagos State to stay indoors as the gradual easing of lockdown begins on May 4. Upon the completion of five weeks of a federally mandat-ed directive of cessation of movement, a gradual easing of lockdown measures in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT has been initiated since 4 May 2020. The lockdown was implemented on 27 March 2020, forcing all but essential services to close. COVID-19: Nigeria records 964 new cases, total deaths now . The SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha, addressing reporters at the PTF briefing in Abuja on July 27, 2020. NCDC confirms 201 new cases of coronavirus. Under the revised guidelines of the eased lockdown, current nationwide curfew from 10 pm- 6 am will remain for the next four weeks. He, however, said that virtual meetings by government officials and parastatals will be maintained. . Strict measures to contain the coronavirus have been in place since late March, but a "controlled easing phase" will begin on May 4 that will allow offices, business, markets, and stores to resume. This is supplemented by Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning a. Nigeria Customs Service b. Nigeria had planned to completely ease coronavirus lockdowns in those states over a six-week period from May 4. The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has announced a four-phase plan for the gradual lifting of restrictions currently in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown was eased to a. in Sokoto is attributed to the first phase of easing the lockdown/movement restrictions in Nigeria by the Federal government imposed to prevent and curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. 170 new cases of COVID19 were recorded in Nigeria on Sunday, May 3rd. Phase one of easing covers more than half of the population and includes Spain's two main cities, Madrid and Barcelona. "Nigeria is not yet ready for full opening of the economy and tough decisions have . "In addition, MAN has instructively communicated to her members at the initial phase of easing of lockdown that their establishments should put in place control measures to flatten the curve or . Federal Ministry of Environment 8. Nigeria imposed its first round of lockdown in late March. Boss Mustapha, the chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, made the . Mr Buhari on April 27 announced the gradual easing of the five-week lockdown in FCT, Lagos and Ogun state. Nigeria figures stand at 12,801 with 361 deaths, 4,040 recoveries - Anadolu Agency . 8:25 am: Nations debate easing lockdown as economic hardship grows People walk past a red-and-white police warning tape in Plainpalais place in Geneva on April 16, 2020, during the lockdown due to . The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. The rules take effect from Monday, May 4, 2020. Computer specialist Michael Kundun left for work early Monday, as Nigeria's coronavirus lockdown eased at 6 a.m. Kundun . "Under the Fourth Phase of restriction of movement, night clubs, gyms and others will remain closed till further notice; while all citizens will also ensure that mass gatherings outside work settings do not exceed maximum of 50 people in an enclosed space. The first phase of the lockdown was announced by the President on 27 April 2020 with effect from May 4 to 17 spanning two weeks in FCT, Lagos, and Abuja. 1st May 2020, saw South Africa enter 'level 4', the next phase in an easing of restrictions across the destination. es in Borno State and in Nigeria's northern region pose a myriad of concerns expressed in Brief 2. Travel between provinces is barred, but the transportation of goods will be permitted. - Restaurants: In both bars are now allowed to open terraces at 50% capacity and people can . Nigeria president extends virus lockdown in Lagos and Abuja. This was disclosed by the . On 24 March, Western Australia closed its borders to the rest of Australia . The government has also made a concession for travel in the event of a funeral. Federal government yesterday extended the ease of lockdown in the country by another four weeks, saying coronavirus was now in 536 of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Nigeria had planned to completely ease coronavirus lockdowns in those states over a six-week period from May 4. Nigeria imposed its first round of lockdown in March. - 45% of respondents in the UAE see the effects of COVID-19 getting a lot/bit . By May 4, the Federal Government announced a gradual and phased easing of lockdown measures. By the end of August, Nigeria was back on its feet. Nigeria Eases Lockdown Despite Spike in Coronavirus Cases. A second phase was soon announced on June 29, for a period of 4 weeks. Federal Ministry of Communications a. Galaxy Backbone b. Nigeria Communications Commission c. Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency 7. 80-Kano 45-Lagos 12-Gombe 9-Bauchi 9-Sokoto 7-Borno 7-Edo 6-Rivers 6-Ogun 4-FCT 4-Akwa Ibom 4-Bayelsa . The COVID-19 pandemic in Western Australia is part of the ongoing worldwide pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Qatar Begins Lifting Restrictions on May 28. Nigerian Government on Monday extended the phase two of the ease of lock-down in the country by one week. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the second phase of the eased lockdown for . Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning a. Nigeria Customs Service b. The Prime Minister has announced the next phase of lockdown easing can go ahead in England on May 17. Chairman of the Presidential COVID-19 Taskforce, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the ongoing . Case load passed the 10,000 mark on May 31 with 307 new cases pushing Nigeria past the line only crossed till date by South Africa and Egypt. By Libby George 2 Min Read LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria will begin a "phased and gradual" easing of more than four weeks of lockdowns in the national capital and the largest city on May 4, President. as the easing of the lockdown is implemented in a phased manner. "May 11 will be the start of a new phase. The fourth and final phase of the easing of lockdown will be applied to most of mainland Portugal, precisely 270 of the 278 municipalities. The easing of the lockdown will be characterised by the following enforceable actions: Western Australia (WA) confirmed its first case of COVID-19 on 21 February 2020, and its first death on 1 March. The Federal Government has extended the phase two of the ease of lockdown in the country by another . Location: Nigeria Event: Federal Government Update of COVID-19 Lockdown Directive Nigerian President Buhari and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF) have approved measures to being 'phase two' to ease the lockdown, which has been in place since March 29, 2020.The guidelines for phase two, which will be in place from With 10,162 cases, Nigeria is only behind leader South . d. Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority e. Nigerian Meteorological Agency 6. of Niger announced Tuesday an easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on banks, markets as well as other . NAN reports that President Buhari had on April 27, announced a "phased and gradual easing" of the lockdown in the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos and Ogun states, while declaring a nationwide . . The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) jointly held a press conference on 9 May 2021 and announced that the gradual lifting of restrictions is divided into 4 stages. Federal Ministry of Communications a. Galaxy Backbone b. Nigeria Communications Commission c. Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency 7. The SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha, addressing reporters at the PTF briefing in Abuja on July 27, 2020. pandemic, the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided that there will be a phased and gradual easing of the lockdown in Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) effective from Monday, 4th May, 2020. GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA 4 NCDC Toll-free Number: 0800 9700 0010 SMS: 0809 955 5577 WhatsApp: 0708 711 0839 . In terms of level 4, the c ountry's borders will remain closed to international travel, "except for the repatriation of South African nationals and foreign citizens.". Yet, teaching and learning must continue. By GlobalData Healthcare.