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[ 19th 25th April 2021, Nigeria: Borno State ] MHPSS:MHPSS responders  ( WHO, IOM )  provided counselling and sensitized individuals on standard precaution of COVID 19 transmission and preventive measures.
[ 17th Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  Dikwa, about 90 kilometres from the Borno State capital, Maiduguri, has been attacked at least four times this year. In March, aid workers were forced to hide in a newly built bunker as ISWAP fought its way into the hub, and then ransacked stores and offices – helped by the local population.
[ 1st April 2021, Nigeria ] However, the total number of victims rescued by NAPTIP in 2019 – 1152 individuals – constitutes only a fraction of the estimated total number of Nigerian individuals who are trafficked on an annual basis; in view of the above mentioned Global Slavery Index 2018 which mentioned 1.4 million Nigerians as victims of modern slavery.
[ 1st April 2021, Nigeria ] Number of Nigerian returnees: No information was found in regard to the percentage of returnees from Europe who are recognized to be victims of human trafficking. According to data provided by European countries to Eurostat, the authorities of these countries organized the return of 1965 Nigerians in 2017, 1300 in 2018 and 1650 in 2019. These numbers, however, are not based on insights about return from all EU Member States. Frontex indicated that in 2019, 2287 Nigerians effectively returned. Most of the Nigerian returnees from Europe reported by Eurostat between 2017 and 2019 were forced returnees.
[ 1st April 2021, Nigeria ] The quality of NGO shelters greatly differs depending on the available resources/donor funding. This is reflected in research with trafficking victims in various NGO shelters. Some victims indicated their basic needs are met and they have access to education and training , while others indicated they did not get sufficient food and experienced abuse by the staff running the shelter.
[ 25th April 2021, Nigeria ] There are also reports of the startling abuses to which women and girls are subjected in the camps. Some criminal security personnel whose primary task is to guard and provide support for the displaced persons demand sexual gratifications from women and girls in exchange for food and other favors. Besides, some of the people in the IDP camps suffer from post traumatic stress disorders. Many children born in these camps do not have access to education, placing their future at risk.
[ 17th Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  Donors have only covered around 20 percent of the $1 billion humanitarian appeal, but there are also logistical hurdles to getting food aid to those in need.
[ 23rd Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  Within 30 months of its implementation, the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation  ( NDPR )  has created a market worth over N5.2 billion and 2,600 jobs. This was disclosed by the National Information and Technology Development Agency  ( NITDA ) , a government body in charge of its supervision. Specifically, the Director, eGovernment Development and Regulation, NITDA, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, who revealed this via a broadcast interview, said this was achieved through collaboration with the private sector.
[ 17th Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  Moreover, there are around one million people in the northeast living well beyond the reach of the government and aid agencies, especially in areas of northern Borno run by ISWAP.
[ 21st   27th Jun 2021, Yobe State ]  Point of Entry  ( POE ) : Conducted screening of passengers at the Points of Entries  ( POEs ) . Conducted supportive supervision at the POE in Yusufari, Potiskum, Jakusko, and Nguru LGAs.
[ 21st   27th Jun 2021, Yobe State ]  Case Management: The total number of active confirmed cases in the state is zero  ( 0 ) . Eight  ( 8 )  patients have recovered, and no COVID 19 related mortality.
[ 17th Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  The violence in northeastern Nigeria has driven more than two million people off their farms, closed rural markets and businesses, and made travel on virtually all major roads in the region dangerous.
[ 21st July 2021, Nigeria ]   The recommendations are apt considering the general insecurity in the country and the need to curb its further spread. We hope that the government is aware of a recent United Nations  ( UN )  report, which linked the 12 year old insurgency in the North East with deaths of some 324,000 children under five, mostly from disease and hunger. It also predicted that the casualty rate in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe might hit 1.1 million in 2030 if the crisis continues.
[ 23rd Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  Olatunji said between when the policy was launched and now, the contribution of this sector to GDP is over 14.7 per cent as compared to less than four per cent years back, which is the new trend globally “and we cannot, as a country say we don't want to go through that route because there is little we can depend on oil because it will get to a stage that the oil will finish. If you tie this to what we have done on NDPR, you will be amazed.
[ 19th 25th April 2021, Nigeria: Borno State ] Jingles on COVID 19 protocols, rumors and misconceptions on vaccination, destigmatization is ongoing in Kanuri, Hausa, Shuwa Arab, and Mbura on BRTV, DANDAL KURA and PEACE FM radio station supported by UNICEF, IRC, Translators Without Borders and UK Aids.
[ 18th July 2021, Nigeria ] In the oil producing south, security challenges are nothing new. It is Nigeria's biggest foreign export earner, and militants in the Niger Delta have long agitated for a greater share of the profit. They argue the majority of the oil comes from their region and the environmental damage caused by its extraction has devastated communities and made it impossible for them to fish or farm.
[ 21st July 2021, Nigeria ]  The government should listen to them and do whatever is within its powers to rein in the general insecurity in the country. There is no doubt that our security personnel might have been overwhelmed by the enormity of the challenge. To augment their efforts, it would not be a bad idea to engage foreigners with technical know how and experience on targeted operations against the insurgents, so long as it does not undermine our sovereignty. The government can also engage the services of retired service personnel in the war against the insurgents, bandits and terrorists. Soldiers and other security operatives engaged in the war against the insurgents must be adequately motivated and equipped. There is need for intelligence gathering and sharing among security agencies in the country.
[ 15th Jun 2021, North East Nigeria ]  Malaria: In Epi week 21, 4,455 cases of confirmed malaria were reported through EWARS. Of the reported cases, 300 were from General Hospital Biu, 173 were from Hausari IDP Camp Clinic  ( MDM )  in Damboa, 145 were from Uba General Hospital in Askira Uba, 120 were from Muna Garage Camp Clinic B in Jere, 110 were from Garubula MCH in Biu, 101 were from Damboa MCH, 100 were from Gwange PHC in MMC, 94 were from Farm Centre Camp Clinic in Jere, 91 were from Gajiram MCH in Nganzai and 87 were from Izge PHC in Gwoza. One associated death was reported from Yawi Dispensary in Biu.
[ 16 30 April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] WATER SOURCE :The main source of drinking and non drinking water at displacement sites is the borehole  ( 85% ) . Other sources of water supply include hand pumps, wells, water vendors and water trucking.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Similar to the challenges faced en route to Niger, KIs reported hunger, thirst, and limited access to healthcare as the main challenges faced by displaced populations travelling to Geidam, which were reportedly compounded by the perceived fear of an attack by thieves or a NSAG.
[ 10th May 2021 Nigeria ] While the country's vaccine roll out has begun, there is a shortage in global supplies affected by the current situation in India. This translates to a delay in vaccinating a large proportion of the population, and therefore a risk of a large outbreak especially in the context of poor adherence to the recommended public health and social measures.
[ 31st Jul 2021, Nigeria ]  The demonstrates how effective the community thinks observing 2 meters of physical distancing prevents COVID 19 infection. 37% said observing 2 meters physical distance is effective and prevents COVID 19 infection. 32% said it is very effective, 8% said observing 2 meter physical distance is Not effective and does not prevent COVID 19 infection. Another 8% said it is totally not effective and does not prevents COVID 19 infection. 15 % indicates they don't have an idea whether 2 meter physical distance is effective or not.
[  26th April, 2021 Nigeria ] In the week of 26th April, 2021, the PSC took a precautionary step by restricting travel from three countries   Brazil, India and Turkey – where there is a high incidence of cases, high fatality rate and widespread prevalence of variants of concern. Additionally, the PSC continues to reinforce the surveillance system at the country's Points of Entry.
[ 26th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  Nigeria's inflation rate has been galloping since last year and rose to a three year high of 18.17 per cent in March 202​1​, according to the Consumer Price Index  ( CPI )  report published by the National Bureau of Statistics  ( NBS ) .
[ 25th April 2021, North east: Nigeria ] There is no doubt that the challenge of the internal displacement is growing across the country but more especially in the North. Last year the United Nations Children Fund  ( UNICEF )  reckoned that 1.9 people were displaced in the North east, with 60 per cent of them vulnerable children. Unfortunately, many more are fleeing relentless attacks in Katsina, Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Yobe, and Adamawa States.
[ 21st   27th Jun 2021, Yobe State ]  Laboratory and Diagnostic Support: Following up with the laboratory team to retrieve pending sample results. The total number of samples collected is eighteen thousand, four hundred  ( 18,400 ) . Four hundred and ninety eight  ( 498 )  results are positive, fifteen thousand, seven hundred and ninety two  ( 15,792 )  are negative, forty two  ( 42 )  for a repeat test, and two thousand, and sixty eight  ( 2,068 )  remaining sample results are pending
[ 10th May 2021 Nigeria ] Enforce temperature checks and “No Mask, No Entry' policy in all public settings, workplace buildings, businesses, places of worship, recreational facilities, markets and motor parks. Access to government and commercial premises should be denied for persons not wearing facemasks;
[ 25th April 2021, North east: Nigeria ] According to the spokesman for the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Jens Laerke, agencies were forced to shut down because of targeted attacks against aid workers. “Humanitarian aid operations and facilities are the lifeline of people in northeast Nigeria who depend on our assistance to survive', said Laerke, adding that the violent attacks on Damasak will affect the support of nearly 9,000 internally displaced people and 76,000 others in the host communities.
[ 21st   27th Jun 2021, Yobe State ]  Logistics and Operational Support: Distributed COVID 19 IPC commodities to SSH molecular diagnostic laboratory, and YSUTH Damaturu. Distributed PPEs and IEC materials to the IPC, Surveillance, POE, and Risk Communication teams.
[ 10th May 2021 Nigeria ] Event canters, bars and night clubs shall remain closed until further notice; and Restaurants to provide eat in at 50% capacity and provide takeaways, drive throughs and home delivery.
[ 9th Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  While presenting the motion, Mr Salam said naira has lost 9 per cent in the past six months. “While the value of the Nigerian Naira relative to the US Dollar has declined by 9 per cent in the last 6 months, the South African Rand and Ghanaian Cedi have appreciated by 11.4 per cent and 1 per cent, respectively,' he noted.
[ 24   30 May 2021, Nigeria ] Askira/Uba: 205 arrivals and 149 departures were recorded in Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State. The arrivals included 110 individuals from within Askira/Uba LGA in Borno State, 66 individuals from Hong LGA in Adamawa State, 19 individuals from Potiskum LGA in Yobe State and 10 individuals from Damaturu LGA in Yobe State. The departures included 77 individuals to Madagali LGA in Adamawa State and 72 individuals to Chibok LGA in Borno State. Seventy per cent of the movements recorded were due to poor living conditions, 27 per cent of the movements recorded were a result of the improved security situation in areas of origin, and 3 per cent of the movements recorded were voluntary relocation.
[ 4th June 2021, Yobe state ]  Yobe state is one of the ‘worst affected states in northeastern Nigeria' by the insurgency, together with Adamawa and Borno. 99 % of all displacements in the state was due to the ongoing violence. In addition, increasing tension between herders and farmers flared up in 2020 with several violent incidents.
[ 8th Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  THE United Nations Children's Fund on Tuesday called on the G 7 countries to donate to the COVAX facility which is an international vaccine equity initiative created to support most less privileged countries in COVID 19 vaccine acquisition. Recall that the Serum Institute of India, which is the major supplier to the COVAX facility, had declared its intention to suspend vaccine export due to the rising cases of COVID 19 in India. This has led to vaccine shortage in Nigeria and other African countries that depend on the facility for the supply of vaccine.
[ 14th  20th June 2021, Borno State ] Surveillance: • 5 contacts on monitoring. • Intra/inter country border screening continues across the state.
[ 1st June 2021, Nigeria ] In their words   how could aid be improved? Make a separate queue for vulnerable people when collecting aid. Breast feeding mothers, pregnant women, the elderly, and people living with disabilities should not have to wait in the queue as it can be exhausting for them.
[ 27th Apr, 2021, North West, Nigeria ]  North west Nigeria has sadly been making the headlines at the beginning of the year, after a series of mass kidnappings. Including the one from the Jangebe boarding school, in Zamfara state, during which 317 girls were abducted. These abductions for ransom add up with village attacks, murders and pillaging that the local population already has to face.
[ 27th June 2021, Nigeria ] “The bandits kidnap boys and refuse to return  ( them )  to use them as bandits. They train them and convert them to bandits. They sometimes recruit forcefully by kidnapping those who are able to pay ransom for the release of their relative who has been a hostage. They'll collect the money from them, and exchange them with the first hostage. They also kidnap women to use as their cook for them and pay the husbands some huge amounts of money as payment for keeping the women with them.'
[ 10th Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  However, the study did reveal a lot about the blockages preventing children from completing their immunization cycles in the state. It found that families knew about vaccines, had no cultural problems with them, and even intended to vaccinate their children. However, their motivation to follow through was low. As a result, only nine per cent of children in the study group had received their third dose of pentavalent vaccine, which protects against five diseases.
[ 27th Apr, 2021, North West, Nigeria ]  Community tensions have quickly resulted in criminal actions. In addition, these bandits operate next to big corridors of various kinds of trafficking, that are used by many radical armed groups active in the area. The resulting extreme violence has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their villages and seek refuge in host communities, obligated then to share already scarce resources.
[ 31st Jul 2021, Nigeria ]  Generally, 25% of the total discussants across different target groups, age and gender demonstrates that cultural accessibility and social beliefs are some of the problems faced by the community in accessing services during COVID 19 outbreak, 23% physical access, financial access, procedures, social and information accessibility, 37% said availability in terms of existence of services, sufficient in terms of quality and type while 15% said quality in terms of adequate supplies, skilled staff and services points are some of the problems faced by the communities in accessing basic services during COVID 19 outbreak.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] As a result of the April 10 attacks, nearly all humanitarian services have been suspended in Damasak . Widespread damage to life saving infrastructure, including health and nutrition facilities, food and NFI warehouses, and other key humanitarian assets, as well as to civilian shelters was reported by KIs and triangulated through remote sensing  ( UNOSAT ) .
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] In March, prior to the attacks, the Cadre Harmonise  ( CH )  classified Mobbar LGA as facing Emergency  ( CH Phase 4 )  levels of Acute Food Insecurity  ( AFI ) , indicating very large food consumption gaps and deterioration in livelihoods. The disruption to aid and markets is reportedly leading to increasing use of severe coping strategies, such as begging and distress migration.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] KIs reported that prior to the attacks, residents were mostly dependent on health facilities and services provided by humanitarian actors. The combination of damaged infrastructure and the absence of health professionals is a major concern also ahead of the upcoming rainy season. FEWS NET reports Damasak's geographic location is at high risk for high exposure to malaria and other vector borne diseases and the disruption to health services poses a heightened morbidity risk if people are unable to obtain treatment.
[ 16th   22nd Apr 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  The lingering conflict in Nigeria's North East Zone has been the major cause of widespread population displacement. Over 2 million persons have been forced to leave their areas of residence in search of safety and security in neighbouring Wards and LGAs.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ]  According to KIs, people are coping with the lack of access to healthcare and medicines by resorting to local or traditional remedies. Two KIs reported that some residents may have access to minor treatment support at the military clinic located within the army barracks, however this is limited. KIs reported that some of the seriously injured individuals were evacuated by the military to receive treatment.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ]  PROTECTION: KIs reported a number of protection concerns presently faced by residents in Damasak. Residents were reportedly caught in crossfire during the attacks leading to some civilian deaths and injuries to several others. KIs indicate that many of those who remain in Damasak residents are faced with constant fear of another attack.
[ 27th June 2021, Nigeria ] Within families, the convergence of movement restrictions, scarcity, and escalating tensions led to rising conflicts. This set of dynamics challenged gender norms and roles within the household and was linked to rising rates of divorce and domestic violence against women and youth. Reported domestic violence spiked 56% nationwide in just the first two weeks of lockdown, reflecting an increase across all 24 states reporting  ( UN Women 2020 ) .
[ 16th   22nd Apr 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  As a result of the attacks, between 16 and 22 April 2021, a total of 1,551 individuals were displaced from Dikwa LGA towards the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. They arrived at Dikwa Motor Park from various camps and communities in Dikwa LGA. No displacements were recorded on 19 April 2021 due to the restriction of movement following the attack on 18 April 2021. As presented on the map below, their intended destinations were locations in the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in Borno State.
[ 16th   22nd Apr 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  On 01 and 02 March 2021, a Non State Armed Group  ( NSAG )  carried out an attack in Dikwa LGA. On 18 April 2021, Dikwa LGA was attacked once more by a Non State Armed Group, leading to a new wave of population displacement. Following the attacks, flow monitoring assessments were conducted by DTM field staff with the purpose of informing the humanitarian community and government partners, and enabling targeted response. DTM enumerators were deployed in the transit point Dikwa Motor Park in the ward Dusuman in Jere LGA. IDPs passing through the transit point were asked about their intended destinations and most needed assistance.
[  29th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  The Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria    now in its 12th year    has killed thousands and displaced over 2.5 million people. Eleven people were killed and around two thousand residents fled their homes during the attacks in Geidam, according to media sources.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ]  According to KIs, sources of food are mainly food distribution by humanitarian actors and food purchased in the markets and food obtained from cultivation of farms. Following the attacks, residents have resorted to selling/exchanging NFIs for food or travelling to Niger to purchase food. KIs and the CH reported that most households had likely depleted food stocks from the harvest period, increasing dependence on markets through income generating activities  ( IGAs )  and humanitarian assistance.
[ 27th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  Tuesday's performance represents a N1.67 or 0.41 per cent devaluation from N410.00, the rate it traded in the previous three consecutive sessions respectively. The naira experienced an intraday high of N401.10 and a low of N436.55 before closing at N411.67 on Tuesday. This came to the forebears as forex turnover on Tuesday rose by 2.04 per cent, with $48.42 million recorded as against the $47.45 million posted in the previous session on Monday. The last time the domestic currency hovered around N411.00 and below was on April 17. However, the local unit remained stable at the official market.
[ 22nd Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  The operational context in Nigeria continues to be dominated by the protracted humanitarian crisis in the North east, where over 2.1 million people are internally displaced. . Additionally, Nigeria hosts upwards of 68,000 refugees and asylum seekers with the vast majority originating from Cameroon. Among this Cameroonian refugee population situated mostly along the Southeast border, just under half live in designated settlements while all others live integrated within the local community. Moreover, nearly 3,000 registered refugees and asylum seekers reside in urban areas across the country including in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kano, Damasak and other secondary cities.
[ 14th  20th June 2021, Borno State ] No new COVID 19 case confirmed for the reported week • Total number of Confirmed Cases as at end of epi week 24 stands at 1,344 • 1 active case receiving care. • No patients were discharged for the week. • Cumulative number discharged so far – 1,306 • No death recorded in week 23 • Total associated deaths – 38  ( 26 in Isolation facilities and 12 community death ) . Distribution of confirmed cases by LGA   256 from Jere, 946 from MMC, 16 from Gwoza, 3 from Damboa, 13 from Bayo, 12 from Biu, 1 from Gubio, 1 from Monguno, 1 from Kaga, 1 from Mobbar, 73 from Konduga, 2 from Nganzai, 2 from Shani, 7 from Hawul and 6 from Ngala LGAs
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] All KIs reported that populations in Damsak rely heavily on the provision of NFI kits from humanitarian actors. Over 90% of the households in Mobbar LGA surveyed in the 2020 Multi Sector Needs Assessment  ( MSNA )  reported being in need of bedding, mosquito nets, water containers, soap and other NFIs. To cope with the recent loss of NFIs and lack of access to assistance, KIs reported that populations will resort to borrowing money or selling other belongings and property to purchase essential NFIs. While most KIs did not report extensive damage to civilian shelters, houses of several community leaders, government representatives and humanitarian workers were reportedly targeted and destroyed.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Due to the displacement, KIs also flagged the separation of households as a major concern to residents in Damasak now. Many children are reportedly separated from their primary caregivers, which is concerning given the high levels of food insecurity and the absence of essential healthcare. Other dependent members of the household, including many older persons and persons with disabilities, who might have difficulty meeting their essential needs, are also reportedly separated from productive members of their households, who can provide the support and assistance necessary to meet daily needs.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] WASH: KIs reported that boreholes provide most of the water in Damasak, mostly ran and maintained by humanitarian organizations. Despite the reported damage to some boreholes and water installations, KIs reported that several water points, especially those powered by solar energy, were still operational and in use and that there was sufficient water when they left Damasak. Two KIs reported that additional boreholes may have been damaged since departure.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] The majority of people reportedly displaced out of Damsak initially fled north by foot into Niger. Most people remained in Gamari, while some people splintered off, either east to Diffa, or west to Geidam, Yobe State. A small portion with financial access reportedly continued on from Geidam to Maiduguri, Borno State .
[ 26th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  Loss of means of livelihood for many Nigerians and slashed salaries for others have reduced their ability to buy basic food items, heightening hunger and thwarting cash transfer initiatives of the Nigerian authorities to households and businesses.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] KIs reported water as a key need for populations displaced from Damasak, primarily for those travelling to Gamari and Geidam. Some people have reportedly been able to purchase water in towns along the displacement routes; however, financial access is a limiting factor for the more vulnerable populations.
[ 14th  20th June 2021, Borno State ] Total number of contacts line listed for follow up – 6,508 • Total initial Samples tested so far in UMTH laboratory stands at 20,605 • Cumulative positivity rate 7% • Cumulative samples collected for week 24 was 38.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Nearly all KIs reported that people travelled to Gamari given 1 )  access to nearby markets, 2 )  perceived safety with the presence of the Nigerien military, 3 )  access to social and familial networks established during previous displacement to the region, and/or 4 )  access to the road that connects Geidam and Maiduguri.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] SHELTER AND NFIs : KIs reported that while some individuals in Damasak still have access to some NFIs, many NFIs have been destroyed or looted during the conflict. Additionally, KIs reported that most of those who fled during the attacks were unable to take essential NFIs when leaving.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] The biggest challenges reported on this route were lack of access to food, water, and healthcare. Due to injuries while running and exhaustion, healthcare was of particularly high concern. Multiple KIs also reported incidents of criminality, theft or assault on the route, as well as the fear of further attacks by NSAGs.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Two key assumptions used for projecting the June August CH classification for Mobbar were the continuation of aid and seasonally limited market access; however, if the impacts of the recent conflict are prolonged, particularly the disruption to markets and humanitarian assistance and the early reliance on severe coping strategies, this may lead to worse food security outcomes than anticipated.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] NUTRITION: Acute malnutrition in the accessible areas of Mobbar LGA, primarily comprised of Damasak town, is classified as Serious  ( IPC AMN Phase 3 )  from January April 2021 and expected to deteriorate to Critical  ( IPC AMN Phase 4 )  in the upcoming projection period of May to August.
[ 18th of April 2021, Borno State ] 545 suspected cases of Measles were reported within the week. • Total number of cases reported as at end of week 15 stands at 3,528 • 67 laboratory confirmed IgM positives for measles. • 10 measles related deaths recorded within the week in MMC  ( 9 ) , and Konduga  ( 1 )  LGAs. • 51 cumulative associated deaths were reported from Bayo  ( 1 ) , Konduga  ( 1 ) , Magumeri  ( 19 )  and MMC  ( 30 )  LGAs. • Case fatality rate for the state stands at 1.5%. • Measles Reactive Campaign vaccination ongoing. • 14 IDP camps in 7 LGAs affected in the state.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] KIs further indicated that many of the IDPs living in the IDP camp in Damasak who fled to Gamari have returned to the camp due to reportedly calm conditions in Damasak and expectations of receiving aid from the government.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ]  HEALTH: The targeting and destruction of critical healthcare infrastructure, including a UN hospital, at least one NGO run clinic and health support facilities, have left residents with minimal access to health services  ( see Map 2 ) . The general hospital is also reportedly non functional and essential healthcare staff have either been evacuated or have left Damasak leading to a crucial deficit in the capacity to deliver medical assistance.
[ 14th  20th June 2021, Borno State ] Laboratory: • Cumulative Positivity rate is 7%. • Test per million of Population: 2,913 Case per million Population: 203 • Total COVID 19 test conducted 20,605 by Borno State.
[  21st   27th Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  Surveillance: Digitalisation of the national surveillance system through the Surveillance Outbreak Response Management & Analysis System  ( SORMAS )  tool across all states has improved early reporting of disease hotspots and epidemiological analysis. Data is shared easily via SORMAS with other states and across sectors. All infectious disease cases should be submitted through SORMAS 2. States resources: The mechanisms for sample collection, transportation, outbreak investigation and others developed for the COVID 19 response should be used for the cholera response. The treatment centre can also be used to manage cholera cases, while managing contact with other infectious disease cases.
[ 29th April 2021, North east Nigeria  ] IDP households residing in host communities and camps/camp like settings across north east Nigeria were asked about the current state of the house in which they were living before they were forced to flee their locations of origin. Fifty four per cent of respondents reported that the house in which the household lived prior to their displacement was totally burnt or destroyed. Twenty eight per cent of respondents reported that their house was partially burnt or damaged, but still repairable. Six per cent of respondents stated that their houses were not damaged at all and for 12 per cent of the respondents, the current state of their house in their location of origin was unknown.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] IPC Acute Malnutrition for Mobbar LGA is classified as Serious  ( IPC Phase 3 AMN ) , and projected to worsen to Critical levels  ( IPC Phase 4 AMN )  from May to July. The non functionality of nutritional facilities and health centres and evacuation of staff limits capacity to mitigate and treat critical levels of AMN.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Humanitarian assistance is critical in filling gaps in income and food consumption and humanitarians are reportedly the primary actors operating and managing water points and sanitation facilities, running healthcare facilities and nutrition services, and providing NFIs for host community members and displaced persons. KIs reported that the departure of humanitarian actors had already led to a severe disruption to accessing critical resources and services, especially food and healthcare. The extended absence of humanitarian assistance is likely to exacerbate already high levels of vulnerability and aggravate severe outcomes in Damasak town.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] DISPLACEMENT: KIs reported that sudden onset displacement of both host community and IDP populations began following the attack on April 10, 2021, with displacement flows increasing significantly by April 13, 2021 when the NSAG destroyed several critical humanitarian assets and infrastructure. Most KIs reported that around half the total population  ( between 25,000 and 30,000 residents )  fled the town; 3 KIs estimated that the figure may be as high 60 70% of the population  ( upwards of 35,000 40,000 residents ) . KIs reported that most people left with their entire household by foot travelling north, using the nearest accessible axis out of the town.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] HUMANITARIAN OVERVIEW: KIs and partners reported populations in Damask were heavily dependent on humanitarian assistance for food and the provision of other life saving resources and services, notably healthcare, WASH, NFIs, cash, and nutrition. Limited opportunities to engage in livelihoods due to prolonged periods of insecurity is compounded by periods of displacement and poor food security.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] The March 2021 CH reported similar levels of acute food insecurity to October 2020, increasing from 57% to 61% of the population experiencing Crisis  ( Phase 3 )  or worse levels of AFI between October 2020 and March 2021. From March May, 23%  ( 18,140 indv )  of households are expected to experience Emergency  ( Phase 4 )  AFI, characterized by large food consumption gaps and/or engagement in irreversible negative coping strategies and widespread livelihood disruption. However, the CH analysis was completed prior to the April attacks and may lead to lower food outcomes than projected in Damasak.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] KIs reported households were engaging in coping strategies to mitigate food consumption gaps, including eating less preferred food, consuming seeds intended for future cultivation, begging and resource migration. Nearly all KIs reported that begging and resource migration are the last resort coping strategies households rely on, and all KIs reported that some people are currently engaging in such strategies. According to KIs, due to the loss of household assets or food stocks there has been an increased prevalence of begging in the community, with individuals begging directly for food given the lack of a functioning market. However, some begging for cash is also reported.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] KIs indicated that some people initially fled by vehicle directly south on the Maiduguri Gubio road to Maiduguri town. However, as the conflict escalated, the Maiduguri Gubio road was reportedly blocked and perceived unsafe. The biggest challenges on this route were fear of attacks on the road and limited access to vehicles.
[ 26th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  The NBS report stated that food inflation soared to 22.95 per cent in March from 21.79 per cent recorded in the previous month. The rise in the food inflation was caused by increases in prices of bread and cereals, potatoes, yam, and other tubers, Meat, Vegetables, Fish, Oils and fats, and fruits. According to NBS, non food items such as cost of transportation and medical services are also pushing up inflation in Nigeria.
[ 1st April 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Nutrition partners have reported that the high acute malnutrition in Damasak is further exacerbated by the Emergency levels of AFI, volatile security context, and poor health conditions. According to the March 2021 IPC AMN, the Global Acute Malnutrition  ( GAM )  prevalence for Northern Borno, which includes Mobbar, is 16.8%, which falls above the World Health Organization  ( WHO )   ( Emergency threshold ) .
[ 19th 25th April 2021, Nigeria: Borno State ] Total number of contacts line listed for follow up – 6,491 . Total initial Samples tested so far in UMTH laboratory stands at 20,323 . Cumulative positivity rate 7% . Cumulative samples collected for week 16 were 15.
[ 27th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  According to a joint statement on Tuesday from Anne Schuchat, CDC Principal Deputy Director and Peter Marks, FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Director, the six cases occurred among women aged between 18 and 48, while symptoms occurred within six to 13 days after vaccination.
[ 14th  20th June 2021, Borno State ] MHPSS: • MHPSS responders  ( WHO, IOM )  provided counselling and sensitized individuals on standard precaution of COVID 19 transmission and preventive measures.
[ 19th 25th April 2021, Nigeria: Borno State ]  Surveillance: 1 new confirmed case reported for week 16, total confirmed cases stand at 1,341. Total contacts being monitored closely – 17 . Intra/inter country border screening continues across the state
[ 19th 25th April 2021, Nigeria: Borno State ] Laboratory: Cumulative Positivity rate is 7.1 percent • Test per million of Population: 2,848 Case per million Population: 202 • Total COVID 19 test conducted 20,323 by Borno State.
[ 19th   25th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  Biu: 620 arrivals were recorded in Biu LGA of Borno State. All arrivals were from within Biu LGA in Borno State. All the movements recorded were caused by conflicts/attacks.
[ 18th July 2021, Nigeria ] For years, militants pressured the government by kidnapping oil workers and launching attacks on security personnel and oil infrastructure, like pipelines. To address this, ex president Umaru Musa Yar'Adua launched a presidential amnesty programme in 2009, which saw the formal end of the Niger Delta militants. But armed cult groups still pose a security challenge in the region and industry officials have been warning that militancy is once again picking up.
[ 27th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  The Federal Government has signed off to receive up to 29.8 million doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID 19 vaccines through the African Union platform,' he said. The NPHCDA Executive Director, Dr Faisal Shuaib. Shuaib said the country was also expecting deliveries of vaccines through the COVAX facility by the end of May or early June.
[ 19th   25th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  Hong: 159 arrivals and 129 departures were recorded in Hong LGA of Adamawa State. The arrivals included 102 individuals from Hong LGA in Adamawa State and 57 individuals from Askira/Uba LGA in Borno State. The departures included 87 individuals to Hong LGA in Adamawa State and 42 individuals to Askira/Uba LGA in Borno State. Sixty six per cent of the movements recorded were voluntary relocation, 20 per cent of individuals relocated as a result of the improved security situation in areas of origin and 14 per cent of individuals relocated due to poor living conditions.
[ 27th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  “Having received 3.94 million doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines in early March, Nigeria commenced vaccination beginning with healthcare workers,' he said. Meanwhile, the NPHCDA boss, Dr Faisal Shuaib said vaccination against COVID 19 was still ongoing in all states of the Federation. He said the country had vaccinated 1,175,285 eligible Nigerians as of April 26, adding that the figure represented 58.4 per cent of people eligible to receive the vaccines. Shuaib said that the government was aware of the global scarcity of COVID 19 vaccines due to high demands. He said the scarcity would affect the remaining phases of the vaccination campaign in the country.
[ 27th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  The News Agency of Nigeria  ( NAN )  reports that the Federal Government plans to vaccinate 109 million people against COVID 19 virus over a period of two years. It reports that only eligible population from 18 years and above will be vaccinated in four phases. Meanwhile, the J&J COVID 19 single dose vaccine is compatible with standard vaccine storage and distribution channels with ease of delivery to remote areas. The vaccine is estimated to remain stable for two years at  4°F  (  20°C ) , and a maximum of three months at routine refrigeration temperatures of 36 46°F  ( 2 to 8°C ) .
[ 11 Jun 2021, Borno State ]  Influx of new arrivals, including refugees who initially fled to Niger, and the recent relocation of IDPs from Maiduguri have increased acute needs in the town, particularly food. Continued scale up of food and nutrition assistance is a priority for the humanitarian community, especially to populations in hard to reach and high risk locations. Over 1.2 million people are projected to face alarming levels of food insecurity in the lean season, now underway.
[ 27th June 2021, Nigeria ] This growth in mistrust and erosion of social cohesion was particularly pronounced with respect to youth. Adult community members highlighted narratives that attributed the rise in crime during the pandemic to a combination of “youth idleness', “immorality', and “social vices' such as drinking, drug use, gambling, and promiscuous sexual activity. Similarly, in Adamawa, youth who were demobilized AOG members were viewed with mistrust as potential informants for insurgents and kidnappers.
[ 27th June 2021, Nigeria ] In Adamawa, respondents described a reduction in AOG attacks on villages and a shift towards kidnappings and targeted attacks on security forces. Workshop participants in Adamawa described how intelligence from informants facilitated attacks on security forces, saying: “During the pandemic, Boko Haram intelligence on our community facilitated the attacks on security personnel while they were out socializing. Their ammunition was collected in the process. This follows their pattern of disarming our security personnel.'
[ 21st   27th Jun 2021, Yobe State ]  CHALLENGES: Stock out of reagent in the molecular laboratory interrupting COVID 19 testing within the state. Massive population displacement and attacks on hospitals and PHC centers by the Non state Armed Groups  ( NSAGs )  are disrupting COVID 19 response and health services in affected LGAs  ( Geidam, Yunusari, and Gujba LGAs ) . Insecurity and military operations are limiting contact tracing, active case search, and community sensitization in security compromised LGAs. Bad geographical is limiting access to remote communities to sustain COVID 19 prevention activities
[ 21st   27th June 2021, Borno state ] Epidemiological summary • 417 suspected cases of Measles were reported within the week. • Total number of cases reported as at end of week 24 stands at 8,894. • 107 laboratory confirmed IgM positives for measles out of 235 samples tested. • 4 measles related deaths recorded within the week. • 99 cumulative associated deaths were reported from Bayo  ( 1 ) , Konduga  ( 2 ) , Gubio  ( 1 )  Mafa  ( 1 ) , Magumeri  ( 29 )  and MMC  ( 65 )  LGAs. • Case fatality rate for the state stands at 1.11%. • 21 IDP camps in 9 LGAs affected in the state.
[ 19th   25th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  Askira/Uba: 111 arrivals and 93 departures were recorded in Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State. The arrivals included 41 individuals from Hong LGA in Adamawa State, 25 individuals from Song LGA in Adamawa State and 22 individuals from Yola North LGA in Adamawa State, 18 individuals from Jalingo LGA in Taraba State and 5 individuals from Askira/Uba LGA in Borno State. The departures included 67 individuals to Hong LGA in Adamawa State, 18 individuals to Mubi North LGA in Adamawa State and 8 individuals to Chibok LGA in Borno State. Fifty per cent of individuals relocated as a result of the improved security situation in areas of origin, 29 per cent of the movements recorded were due to poor living conditions and 21 per cent of individuals relocated voluntarily.
[ 29th April 2021, North east Nigeria  ] When disaggregating the reasons that are motivating IDPs to return to their locations of origin per settlement type, no significant distinctions were noted between IDPs residing in camps/camp like settings and IDPs living among host communities. Sixty six per cent of IDPs residing among host communities that intended to return to their locations of origin cited the improvement of the security situation in their area of origin as the reason to return home in the foreseeable future. For IDPs living in camps/camp like settings, this number was recorded at 59 per cent. Because less humanitarian support is available outside of camps/camp like settings, the reason stating ‘no humanitarian assistance in the location of displacement' was more common with IDPs that are hosted among local communities  ( 14% )  compared to IDPs in camps/camp like settings  ( 7% ) .
[ 4th Jun 2021, Adamawa State ]  Emergency lifesaving materials, including food and NFIs, are needed for IDPs in both formal and informal settlements. • There is a lack of essential household items and proper dignified shelters. • Damaged shelters in the formal camps, informal camps and IDP settlement to be replaced.
[ 29th April 2021, North east Nigeria  ] Seventy one per cent of the heads of IDP households that wished to remain in displacement mentioned that they feel more secure in the environment in which they were living at that moment. Thirteen per cent of respondents cited the lack of security in their location of origin as their primary reason not to return to their location of origin. Ten per cent of respondents mentioned the better infrastructure in the camp as their main reason to remain in displacement while 3 per cent declared to stay because of the humanitarian assistance they are receiving while in displacement. Another 3 per cent reported that they do not wish to return to their locations of origin because they have found better employment opportunities while in displacement.
[ 23rd Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  The OPIC Plaza explosion is a terrible lesson to all involved in the dangerous business of transport and installation of the next big thing in power supply in Nigeria – gas, the most dangerous explosive chemical state when not controlled and managed properly. Once again, we have had a deadly result claiming the lives of at least five people who merely planned to do a normal day's work.
[ 23rd Jun 2021, Nigeria ]   [ COVID 19 ]  Nigerian cases approaching 168,000 and 2,120 deaths with 2.0m+ vaccine doses
[ 15th   21st Jun 2021, Nigeria ]  Some 68 cases of measles and two related fatalities were recorded across camps and communities in May 2021 in the northeastern state of Borno, raising the total reported cases to 289 since the outbreak started in March. Nearly all internally displaced persons' camps in the state have reported cases, with children under five among the worst affected.
[ 21st   27th June 2021, Borno state ] Challenges: • Insecurity limiting access. • Suspected measles cases reported in unvaccinated communities.
[ 1st June 2021, Nigeria ] However, many people noted that food distributions are also affected by price inflation, with a reduction in the amount of food attached to vouchers.
[ 11 Jun 2021, Borno State ]  During the week, food security sector  ( FSS )  and nutrition partners ramped up operations, reaching over 64,000 IDPs, new arrivals and host community populations with critical supplies in Pulka town in Gwoza LGA. Some 580 pregnant and lactating women and 810 children under 2 years old also received double rations of nutritional supplements under the blanket supplementary feeding programme. Some 34 trucks carrying food and NFI supplies also departed Maiduguri for Damasak border town where an upsurge of violence affecting and targeting aid assets prompted a temporary reduction of footprints in April.
[ 11 Jun 2021, Borno State ]  In Monguno LGA, OCHA and partners followed up on reports of vandalization and looting of critical facilities, including WASH installations and shelters, in the Water Board Camp extension areas by community youths during the week. Following the relocation of IDPs from the camp extension area to Marte LGA the previous week, some individuals from the host community are laying claims to the land upon which the camp was built and hired youths to tear down existing structures.