COVID-19 restrictions were reintroduced by the federal government in all 36 states of the nation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. To prevent the disease from spreading further, the federal government has declared a new phase of COVID-19 curfews throughout the nation.

Mukhtar Mohammed, the National Incident Manager, stated this during the Presidential briefing in Abuja on Monday.

The curfew will be in place from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Monday, according to Mohammed.

He also mentioned that nightclubs, gyms, and other similar establishments would be closed beginning Tuesday and would remain closed until further notice. Mohammed also stated that religious gatherings and weddings have seen a 50% drop in attendance.

“While official engagements should continue to take place in person, meetings and conferences should take place virtually,” he said.