We live in uncertain times and that can be scary. What if we promised you some form of certainty? Every day by 12 noon, we’ll bring you the latest updates on the fight against the COVID-19, both in Nigeria and Africa.

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Nigeria’s Update from the past 24 hours:

As of yesterday, 9/04/2020, these are the number of reported cases in Nigeria.

Fourteen new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 13 in Lagos and 1 in Delta State

As at 09:30 pm 9th April there are 288 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Fifty-one have been discharged with seven deaths pic.twitter.com/DuP2SGUiTy

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 9, 2020

Compared to yesterday, the discharge stats are encouraging.

Africa’s Stats:

Visit www.coronafacts.africa for the latest updates on the fight against Corona in Africa.

Today’s dilemma:

As part of the efforts by the Nigerian Government to stop the spread of COVID-19, is there going to be a nationwide lockdown? We’ll know after the meeting today with President Buhari.

Read the full thing here.

The Ministry of Power also had this to say:

https://twitter.com/PowerMinNigeria/status/1248520355846721536?s=20

Nigeria, which way?

Zikoko’s pro-tip of the day:

Follow one or more of these tips to boost your immunity. Stay at home but also stay healthy.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-wyHYwFVE8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Stay updated:

Head over to Zikoko’s brand new site www.coronafacts.africa for the latest and factual news on the efforts against Coronavirus.