We track Nigeria's legislation, regulations, gazettes, circulars and other legal and regulatory resources relating to the Coronavirus pandemic and the spread of COVID-19.
President
President Buhari has declared COVID-19 a dangerous infectious disease and made regulations imposing restrictions on movement in Lagos, FCT and Ogun state, suspending air travel, but keeping seaports open. Read the Nigerian COVID-19 Regulations here. NEW!!! (31 March 2020)
Chief Justice
The Nigerian Chief Justice has released
directing all heads of courts to suspend court sittings for an initial perdion of two weeks, except for matters that are urgent, essential or time bound. The directive is in effect from 24 March 2020.
*Last updated 31 March 2020