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The Global Humanitarian Response Plan  ( GHRP )  has been updated in July 2020. The biggest appeal launched by the UN, the GHRP is targeting nearly 250 million people with COVID 19 assistance. For the 11 countries from the RBD region part of the plan  ( Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, CAR, Chad, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Togo ) , the total adjusted humanitarian requirements  ( including COVID 19 and non COVID 19 needs )  increased slightly from USD 4.1 billion in May 2020 to USD 4.3 billion in July 2020, out of which USD 1.02 billion is for COVID 19 response.
In Jere and MMC LGAs, children were observed to practice handwashing sometimes and there were few children observed wearing of masks and physical distancing  ( not gathering in groups and crowds ) . In LGAs outside Jere and MMC, similar observations were made by the respondent organizations albeit with a higher percentage of observation of handwashing by children in Jere and MMC in comparison to other LGAs
The ongoing conflict in north east Nigeria, now entering its eleventh year, and the upsurge in violent attacks witnessed over the past year in the crisis affected states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe have deepened humanitarian needs. The COVID 19 pandemic further exacerbates the situation and risks wreaking havoc on the most vulnerable population.
Recent months have also shown that women and children are disproportionately affected by the COVID 19 pandemic and gender inequalities were reinforced. Men are still considered the head of the household. Women and girls are still expected to carry the burden of all the domestic work.
Across the three crisis affected BAY states, 10.6 million people out of a total of 13 million – four in five people – will need some form of humanitarian assistance in 2020. This is a 49 per cent increase in the number of people in need since last year, up from 7.1 million, mainly from increasing violence and insecurity further compounded by the COVID 19 pandemic. This is also the highest number of people in need estimated since the beginning of the coordinated humanitarian response five years ago.
The pandemic, movement restrictions, and loss of livelihoods have raised tensions in households and led to an increase in sexual and gender based violence. Women from most vulnerable households have had to resort to harmful coping mechanisms, among them transactional sex.
In Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states, 5,595 tests have so far been conducted  ( Borno 4,442, Adamawa 967 and Yobe 186  ) . Yobe's testing rates have been consistently low and coordination meetings have been sporadic over the past month, which could indicate that there is a much higher number of cases than the reported 61.
[ 09/08/2020, Nigeria ]  Since one of the factions of Boko Haram led by Abubakar Shekau expressed allegiance to Islamic State in 2014, they have dreamt of their own Islamic state in Africa. In 2015, Boko Haram opened its first twitter account in the name of al Urwa al Wuthqa, or “the Incessant Handhold' and has been active in propaganda. The major issue and vulnerability of Nigeria is being unable to govern its people and provide them with welfare. Exploiting this scenario, Boko Haram uses underemployed youth as recruits.
Further spread of COVID 19 infections in IDP camps or camp like settings or crisis affected host communities would exacerbate their current vulnerability, with further heightened risks for the most vulnerable population groups, such as women, elderly and people with chronic medical conditions or children at risk of malnutrition.
From the onset of the pandemic, aid workers have reinforced support to raise awareness of the virus and promote behavior that will reduce the risk of transmission, introduce prevention measures, and ensure access to treatment.
Humanitarian organizations are setting up additional waterpoints, distributing hygiene kits which include soap or chlorinated solutions where water is not directly available, rehabilitating latrines, constructing isolation and quarantine facilities, increasing testing capabilities and contact tracing, and improving access to treatment for those affected. Access to resources for aid organisations is crucial to continue mobilizing communities and local actors, as well as to mitigate supply chain disruptions experienced across the globe.
[ 3rd Nov 2020, Nigeria ] On Tuesday, 137 new cases were reported.  [ 4th Nov 2020, Nigeria ] On Wednesday, 155 new cases of COVID 19 were reported in the country.  [ 5th Nov 2020, Nigeria ] On Thursday, 180 new cases were reported in Nigeria, hence bringing the tally of confirmed cases to 63, 508.
Since March, the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic and lockdowns interrupted food distributions in some Borno State local government areas  ( LGAs )  where populations are already in ‘emergency' phase and one step away from ‘famine'. With movement restrictions, supply chain disruptions and a steep increase in the food survival minimum expenditure basket2 , up to 4.3 million people could now be facing hunger.
At the state level, UNICEF Field Offices continue to provide ongoing technical support to the state Emergency Operation Centres  ( EOCs )  on COVID 19 response, participating in coordination team meetings and providing technical and operational support to the different pillars. UNICEF continues to support intensified active case finding contact tracing and follow up in all affected settlements and communities across the states.
[ 5 July 2021, Yobe state ] Health Response: •The Rapid Response Team  ( RRT )  led by the State Ministry of Health  ( SMoH )  continues to monitor the situation across LGAs for any possible outbreak of water borne diseases such as AWD and cholera to ensure prompt response. • The SMoH with the support of WHO and other partners continue to conduct disease surveillance activities to ensure strengthened alert and response measures targeted at seasonal diseases such as AWD, cholera, measles and yellow fever among others across all 17 LGAs in the state.
Joint efforts by the Nigerian Government and the humanitarian community have managed to stabilize an extremely serious food security situation. However, 3 million people are still entirely depending on food assistance and over one million children are malnourished. Without immediate support, one out of five malnourished children could die without treatment. Continuous funding is needed to swiftly provide assistance as well as implement longer term recovery and development programmes.
[ 09/08/2020, Nigeria ] Boko Haram has been a single reason for the internal displacement of more than 2.4 million people in northeast Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger. International organisations are in critical condition even while providing refuge to the internally displaced people. Their security is always compromised and the international community is mute to this scenario.
[ 5 July 2021, Yobe state ] INGO partners in Gujba town, Gujba LGA resumed normal operations and services at a nutrition stabilization center and women empowerment facility that were attacked and looted by NSAG operatives last week. The attack temporarily disrupted critical services, including the treatment of 38 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition  ( SAM )  on admission at the facility. Gujba is a major return area where partners have been supporting IDPs and returnees to help them stabilize and support them in their journey to rebuild their lives.
Children are facing the untold impact of the COVID 19 pandemic. Prevention measures, such as lockdowns, physical distancing, and school closures are impeding their education and destabilizing their mental health and jeopardizing their future. The closure of schools is affecting 4.2 million children in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
[ 28 September   04 October 2020, Nigeria ]  Ngala: 147 arrivals were recorded in Ngala LGA of Borno state. All 147 arrivals were from Marwa region in Cameroon. All movements were as a result of voluntary relocation. Bama: 138 arrivals were recorded in Bama LGA of Borno state. The arrivals included 108 from Bama LGA of Borno state, 11 from Mubi North LGA of Adamawa state and 19 from Marwa region in Cameroon. 78 per cent relocated as a result of poor living conditions and the remaining 22 per cent relocated voluntarily.
[ 28 September   04 October 2020, Nigeria ]  Hong: 88 arrivals and 19 departures were recorded in Hong LGA of Adamawa state. The arrivals included 40 from Maiha, 24 from Mubi South, 14 from Hong and 10 from Mubi North LGAs of Adamawa state. All departures were from Askira/Uba LGA of Borno state. 82 per cent of the movements were voluntary and 18 per cent as a result of improved security. Mubi North: 29 arrivals and 64 departures were recorded in Mubi North LGA of Adamawa state. The arrivals included 18 from Mubi North and 11 from Gombi LGAs of Adamawa state. The departures included 28 from Hong, 27 from Maiha and 9 from Mubi South LGAs of Adamawa state. 62 per cent relocated voluntarily and the remaining 38 per cent relocated as a result of poor living conditions.
[ 6th Nov 2020, Nigeria ] On Friday, 223 new cases of the pandemic were recorded.  [ 7th Nov 2020, Nigeria ] On Saturday, 59 new cases were reported in Nigeria, hence bringing the tally of confirmed cases to 63,790 as of 11:55 p.m. on November 7.
Provision of Soaps and Handwashing Facilities Through contributions from DFID/UNILEVER, UNICEF distributed 569,850 soap bars to about 64,042 households  ( 284,925 beneficiaries – 142,462 female )  and 916 healthcare facilities in Sokoto North and Sokoto South LGAs in Sokoto. Meanwhile, 35 handwashing stations with soap were provided in hospitals and other public spaces in Sokoto main town, serving an estimated 20,000 beneficiaries  ( 10,000 female )  beneficiaries.
In collaboration with the NRCS, over 755 persons were sensitized on mental health care while more than 1,080 persons who experienced trauma in relation to the armed conflict received face to face consultations. Over 1,365 persons also attended group counselling sessions.
The ICRC supported the Nigerian Army, Police and Nigerian Correctional Service by providing general guidelines on preparedness to prevent and respond to COVlD 19 in places of detention. 3,000 posters containing sensitizing information on COVID 19 in English, Hausa and Kanuri were distributed to places of detention across the country.
UNICEF is providing technical support to FME and states in development and dissemination of standard operating procedures and school safety guidelines for the safe reopening of schools. State governments are being supported in back to school campaigns, designing of remedial learning and catch up programs when schools reopen. UNICEF field offices of Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto, Bauchi, Akure and Enugu were provided with critical support in the operationalization of a monitoring mechanism to understand the coverage and the effectiveness of the alternate learning programme.
Furthermore, radio and TV platforms are being used to provide psycho social support to students and teachers to boost emotional capacities to cope with various effects of COVID 19. The messaging also addresses fears of both learners and teachers regarding their safety upon school reopening, by providing information on precautionary measures both households and schools will put in place.
With support from UNICEF, the broadcasting of home based learning programmes through radio and TV in Bauchi, Borno Yobe and Adamawa states is reaching over three million children. Additionally, 1,500 radio sets have been distributed to reading and radio clubs formed across LGAs of NE Nigeria to promote radio based learning.
Child Protection During the reporting period, 90 children  ( 63 boys and 27 girls )  between 13 and 18 years old have been released from two Correctional Homes in Lagos state. In Gombe, seven children  ( all males between 7 16 years )  were released from the Jimeta Remand Home and reunited with their families. The offences for which they had been remanded were mainly theft, attempted theft and trespassing. UNICEF has facilitated the discussion regarding children in detention, which has been amplified during the COVID 19 pandemic. In parallel, the diversion programme supported by UNICEF in Lagos  ( Grace Springs Rehabilitation Home )  has resumed its activities and has received 25 children  ( all boys between 13 and 17 )  who are being provided with psycho social support and family reunification
 All Persons of Interest  ( POIs )  /returnees received were screened and given the travellers kit on arrival at the designated airports in Nigeria  Supported the training of staff of Port Health Services  ( PHS )  division on POIs monitoring  Sensitised the association of Proprietors of Private Schools in Nigeria on COVID 19 prevention in schools  Provided support at the training of Red Cross volunteers on COVID 19 Risk Communication in all states in the country  Ongoing distribution of additional response materials, Personal Protective Equipment  ( PPE ) , commodities and medicines to all States Ministries of Health  ( SMoH )  and other healthcare facilities
Almajiri children continue to be relocated to their states of origin, with 57 children  ( all boys, between 13 and 17 )  relocated from Niger and Kaduna States to Sokoto State during the reporting period. UNICEF supported the Ministry of Women Affairs with the provision of housing and medical support – four children tested COVID 19 positive and are currently being cared for in the isolation centre. All the children were profiled, and their parents identified in preparation for family reunification.
Advocacy on COVID 19 and Child Protection concerns has continued this week with four media houses airing UNICEF radio jingles on Child Protection  ( Birth Registration, Child Abuse, and Family Time under COVID 19 )  in Cross River and Ebonyi States: 1,100 spots have been aired so far.
UNICEF supported the Yobe State Ministry of Youth, Sports, Social and Community Development to reunify two male Almajiri children repatriated from Nasarawa state to Yobe state. Both children tested negative for COVID 19 and were provided with face masks, hand sanitizers and soap in line with COVID 19 prevention and mitigation guidelines.
UNICEF conducted sensitization meetings in 11 Local government areas  ( LGAs )  in Niger state with the support of frontline volunteers and consultants to increase awareness on COVID 19, additional targeting of temporary market sites in the metropolitan LGAs was included. Community engagement activities across 23 LGAs reached over 8,588 people including traditional leaders, men and women. 138,000 Information Education and Communication  ( IEC )  materials on COVID 19 were produced and disseminated through the state government to reach an average of 690,000 persons.
During Jumma prayers announcements were made in six central mosques in six LGAs reaching an estimated 2,100 people. An additional 2,150 people in seven churches in four LGAs were also sensitized. Pregnant women and caregivers during routine immunization and ante natal care were targeted with messages on physical distancing, proper use of facemasks and handwashing with soap.
[ 14th 20th Dec2020,Adamawa state ]  Two deaths were reported in the treatment center. 6 persons of interest who tested positive using the rapid test kits are in isolation. A total of 21 fatalities associated with COVID 19 have been reported since outbreak. CFR= 5.9% 2/19  ( 11% )  deaths occurred in the community with 1 death of a health worker reported.
For the timely detection and successful management of COVID 19 cases, countries have continued to prioritise testing. This is also a strategy for understanding the burden of the disease on populations and slowing the spread of the virus. In line with this, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC )  has established a strategic network of COVID 19 testing laboratories nationwide and continues to support states to enhance sample collection efforts. In the same vein, we have developed guidelines on Strategies to Improve Surveillance for COVID 19. These combined efforts have enhanced access to testing for Nigerians.
[ 09/08/2020, Nigeria ] The uninterrupted propaganda and activity of Boko Haram may affect the people of the region much more than before. It also has the potential to damage the relief expected to combat COVID 19. Any health intervention by Muslims, individuals, State or international agencies during the pandemic has been viewed by Boko Haram as Haram  ( Forbidden ) . Knowing the brutality unleashed by Boko Haram in the past, Boko Haram is not just a terrorist organization killing and kidnapping people but a public health risk now.
Given the above, the Presidential Taskforce on COVID 19  ( PTF COVID 19 )  has adopted the approach of decentralising the response, to enable contextualised and targeted interventions through the identification of hotspot Local Government Areas  ( LGAs ) . Accordingly, the NCDC is working closely with states to ensure walk in sites are strategically established as well as increase the demand for testing. Recently, in Lagos State, NCDC supported the reactivation of sample collection centres and commendably, the Lagos State Government is also establishing additional sites across 20 LGAs in the state
Furthermore, UNICEF supported water treatment through utilization monitoring of 450 drums of  ( 45 kg )  chlorine  ( HTH )  donated to Adamawa State Government and 873 drums of  ( 45 kg )  chlorine  ( HTH )  donated to Borno State Governmentbetween January and April. In June, another five drums were released to for COVID 19/cholera response in Monguno LGA, while 10 drums and sprayers were provided for use in 10 health/CMAM centres in Askira Uba, Biu, Chibok, Hawul, Kwaya Kusar, Gwoza and Shani LGAs of Borno State. UNICEF also provided two drums of Calcium Hypochlorite  ( HTH )  and soaps and installed 20 handwashing facilities in Maiduguri International Airport to mitigate the transmission of COVID 19 in Borno, benefitting up to 2,000 persons
UNICEF Akure office sansitized 74 champion teachers in schools on prevention of the spread of COVID 19 in schools in three LGAs of Oyo state. Other activities targeted OKADA riders and Ondo Yaba market goers emphasizing the use of face masks, maintaining physical distancing and proper handwashing with soap under running water.
WASH and Child Protection Sectors' will engage in similar activities but were delayed due to travel restrictions under COVID 19.
The crisis in north east Nigeria, now entering its 11th year, has displaced around 1.8 million people in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states and civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict with protection of civilians as an urgent priority
This points towards heightened vulnerability of the populations now compounded by the socio economic realities. Subsequently with increasing numbers arriving into camps for humanitarian aid there are additional associated protection risks and vulnerabilities, especially as resources are limited. In the context of COVID 19, there is additional urgency to mainstream protection in humanitarian prevention and response measures.
The Sector is following up with its partners to ensure that shelter materials and NFIs are prepositioned for immediate use on request, in case of any emergency, particularly during the upcoming rainy season and throughout the COVID 19 pandemic. It is working closely with WASH, Health and Logistics sectors as well as CCCM partners to coordinate response and preparedness in the COVID 19 context. Access constraints continue to pose major challenges in parts of Borno State, particularly in the deep field, compounded by COVID 19 movement restrictions.
The Protection Sector has also been assessing and aligning responses to the threat of COVID 19, which has hampered both humanitarians and Government's ability to provide basic services to the affected populations. There is an effort to include protection mainstreaming in awareness raising campaigns and key messages on the COVID 19 developed by the Health and WASH sectors.
A note on “Protection Concerns in the COVID 19 Context ' was developed and shared. The note highlights protection risks and heightened protection concerns arising out of the COVID 19 pandemic, in part due to movement restrictions measures imposed by state authorities. The Sector was also engaged in coordinating and collating the impact of the restrictions and advisories issued by authorities on protection services.
The Protection Sector is regularly engaging in crossborder meetings with protection partners and also meeting with the global protection cluster on responding in the context of COVID 19. The Sector also developed a guidance note on isolation centres.
The Protection Sector started its capacity building and training sessions as per its training calendar for 2020. Due to the ongoing COVID 19 lockdown and movement restrictions, the trainings were conducted online. The first virtual learning session trained 35 participants on Protection Principles.
The second virtual learning session included 40 participants on Protection Mainstreaming. A third session on Psychological First Aid was also conducted and facilitated by the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services  ( MHPSS )  Working Group.
The persistent attacks by non state armed groups are creating insecurity and fear among civilian populations in host communities and IDP camps, as well as triggering population movements and influxes of new arrivals in already overcrowded IDP camps thereby heightening protection risks and concerns. The dire socio economic conditions of the affected populations require an enhanced and coordinated response.
In April there were multiple fire outbreaks in camps in Monguno, Mafa and Ngala affecting thousands of IDPs. In May, heavy windstorms and rainfalls affected 18 camps in Gwoza, Bama, Maiduguri, Jere and Konduga Local Government Areas  ( LGAs )  with 1,056 households and 48 latrines were damaged, affecting up to 5,575 persons. As ofJune 30, Yobe State recorded 1470 cases of measles since 1 Januarywith sixteen  ( 16 )  associated deaths  ( Case Fatality Rate CFR, 1.1 per cent ) , with reported outbreaks in 34 wards across 11 LGAs. 62 percentof the cases were aged 1 4 years and 71 per centwere zero dose. This is due to a variety of factors including poor uptake on routine immunization services, limited humanitarian access to LGAs further aggravated by the COVID 19 outbreak and associated lockdowns and movement restrictions.
Restrictions put in place to curb the spread of COVID 19, has also resulted in many IDPs losing access to menial labour which they had relied on to supplement their daily needs. As the peak of the “hunger season' approaches, it is expected that nutrition and health indicators will further deteriorate, especially in a context with limited partners and funding opportunities.
The new cases, according to the NCDC, were found in the following 8 states: Lagos  ( 33 ) , Plateau  ( 27 ) , Kaduna  ( 17 ) , Ogun  ( 6 ) , FCT  ( 4 ) , Anambra  ( 1 ) , Ekiti  ( 1 ) , Nasarawa  ( 1 ) . Lagos had the highest number of the new cases on Tuesday with 33 infections to extend its lead on the region with the highest tally.
As restriction measures ease, engagement in daily labor is likely to increase, improving access to non food items and Minimal  ( IPC Phase 1 )  outcomes are expected to emerge.
Sustained conflict and military operations associated with Boko Haram coupled with the COVID 19 pandemic and related restrictions have led to an increase in the population facing Crisis  ( IPC Phase 3 )  or worse outcomes.
The confirmed number of COVID 19 cases continues increasing with over 53,000 confirmed COVID 19 cases as of August 30, with a case fatality rate of 1.9 percent. Since May, authorities started community testing, primarily in urban areas; however, the coverage remains low with less than 1 percent of the population being tested.
While most measures meant to limit the spread of the disease have been lifted including markets and businesses re opening, resumption of air travel, a nationwide curfew between 10 pm and 4 am as well as restrictions on mass gatherings and sporting activities, remain in effect. The use of masks in public spaces is also mandatory.
In May over 2.3 million people received food and livelihood assistance across Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States with over 1.4 million food assistance beneficiaries.Humanitarian actors scaled up livelihood and food assistance in June to the Northeast, reaching about 3.0 million people in June, with over 1.8 million people receiving food assistance across Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.
weekly review of official data showed that the figure of 1,166 COVID 19 patients who recovered and were discharged last week is the lowest in three months.The last time Nigeria recorded such a low figure occurred between June 7 and 13 when 1,239 patients recovered and were discharged that week.
Most conflict affected households in northwest and northcentral states are atypically dependent on markets for food and with limited incomes. As food prices are high, many households have resorted to less preferred foods and reduced quantity and frequency of meals.
At that time, the country recorded less than 16,000 confirmed infections and was managing 10,174 active cases of COVID 19 in isolation centres across all states and the FCT. Currently, there are still almost 11, 000 active cases in Nigeria while about 44, 430 patients have recovered and have been discharged across the country's 36 states and Abuja, the capital.
Last week, 24 persons died of COVID 19 complications. A total 43 persons died from the virus the previous week while 14 deaths were recorded in the preceding week. Meanwhile, over 440, 000 of Nigeria's 200 million people have been tested thus far.
[ 14th 20th Dec2020,Adamawa state ]  Challenges: Rising number of cases and deaths being reported in recent days Poor adherence to COVID 19 IPC guidelines in the communities Some LGAs still reporting inadequate supply of CIF forms and PPEs
In Cross River State, refugees  ( like other residents )  are having to pay double for transportation due to the measures put in place during the ongoing pandemic. In Benue the cost of living has gone high considering the increase of food commodities including rice and gari. Many refugees are unable to access basic health and hygiene facilities in order to comply with physical distancing measures.
In addition, the situation reveals that average household lives on less than $1.90 per day10 which reflects extreme poverty among PoCs. Considering that an average Household is made up of 5 persons with the entire household living on less than minimum recommended income further revealed incidence of abject poverty among PoCs. It implies that most member of the household could bare have food to eat on daily basis. Consequently, most of the HHs would not be able to cope with the economic shock that was imposed by COVID 19 pandemic.
On Tuesday, the number of daily COVID 19 infections in Nigeria fell below 100, marking a sharp decrease from the 132 cases reported on Monday. The latest figure, 90, one of the lowest in at least six months were recorded in just eight states, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 56, 478, according to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC ) .
The commercial city is Nigeria's COVID 19 hotspot with over 18,000 infections and 205 deaths. Abuja, Nigeria's capital is the second most impacted territory, with a total of over 5,000 cases and 74 deaths.
Since the outbreak of COVID 19 in Nigeria, refugees and asylum seekers are faced with a myriad of challenges. The initial report of the UNHCR Sub Office in Ogoja3 indicates that the lockdown in Taraba state has affected mobility with limited access to basic needs including food and other commodities impacting livelihoods opportunities among refugees working as casual laborers in Cocoa farms and small scale business market in different local government of Sardauna, Ussa, Takum and Gembu
UNICEF constructed 10 foot operated hand washing stations at the arrival and departure wings of Maiduguri International Airport which would benefit at least 10,000 travellers and visitors. Meanwhile, 900,000 bars of soap to the sector common supply pipeline was provided for COVID 19/Cholera prevention and response activities in Borno and Yobe states which would benefit at least 50,000 persons
Meanwhile, five deaths were recorded from COVID 19 complications on Tuesday. While only one fatality was reported on Monday, 13 patients succumbed to the biting effect of the virus on Sunday.The total death toll of the disease so far is now 1, 088.
UNICEF and its implementing partners continued to deliver critical child protection services through remote programming while maintaining quality, equal access and prevention of infections to our beneficiaries amidst COVID19. The north east region continued to report new COVID 19 cases in Borno and Yobe states.
[ 04/08/2020, Nigeria ] There is a major need of sand bags, shelter, shelter repair kits, construction and sanitation materials as a preparedness measure in all camps, provision of basic NFI as well as reconstruction of damaged toilets and shower areas. No casualty was reported.
UNICEF messaging in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states was focused on routine immunization, handwashing with soap at critical times, nutrition including IYCF and sensitization on COVID 19 prevention and testing.
A total of 22,920 children  ( 10,238 girls and 12,682 boys )  benefited from the distribution of radios and bars of soap to communities in Bade, Damaturu, Fika, Fune, Gujba and Potiskum LGAs of Yobe State and a total of 7,918 children  ( 2,763 girls and 5,155 boys ) , 20 teachers  ( 4 females and 16 males )  and 1,346 community members and parents  ( 647 females and 699 males )  were sensitised on the COVID 19 pandemic.
As of April 2020, the ETS provided Internet connectivity to 2,999 humanitarians from 95 organizations  ( 15 UN agencies and 80 NGOs )  in eight humanitarian hubs – Bama, Banki, Damasak, Dikwa, Gwoza, Maiduguri, Monguno and Ngala – across north east Nigeria. The ETS also provided security communications to the humanitarian community in 11 common operational areas. In March and April, the team programmed 90 handheld radios for humanitarians to improve communications between staff to support their life saving activities.
In early March, before COVID 19 related travel restrictions were imposed, the ETS conducted a mission to Bama and Banki in Borno State to train humanitarian hub managers in utilizing the newly deployed audio conferencing kits. The team also went on a mission to Monguno to train operators and Local Security Assistants  ( LSAs )  on security communications
From the assessment that was done in the eight northcentral and northwest states of Nigeria, it was observed that almost all the internally displaced persons  ( IDPs )  knew about a new disease called COVID 19.Awareness campaigns were the most common means of getting information on COVID 19 at 35 per cent, followed closely by news at 34 per cent and word of mouth at 29 per cent. When comparing the level of awareness by states, awareness campaigns in Katsina were the highest among the assessed states at 61 per cent, 53 per cent in Plateau, 40 per cent in Kano, 39 per cent in Zamfara and 35 per cent in Benue state
Assessment carried out in camps and camp like settings located in the most conflict affected states of Benue and Zamfara, a high of 32 and 40 per cent, respectively, said that everyone knew about COVID 19. But 11 per cent respondents residing among host communities in Benue said that nobody knew about COVID 19.The perception that everyone knew about the disease was highest in Nasarawa, which borders the national capital city of Abuja.
Among IDPs residing with host communities, 36 per cent of respondents said that COVID 19 had not disrupted services like food distribution, markets, WASH, health, education, protection, water trucking, and others. 48 per cent said the interrupted services were onsite and 16 per cent said they were offsite, this is similar to the situation in camps and camp like settings.
Benue and Kaduna state had the highest percentage of respondent who said they did not take mitigation measures  ( 91% ) , closely followed by Katsina with 83 per cent, then Sokoto, Nasarawa and Zamfara states with 80, 80 and 71 per cent, respectively. 64 per cent of IDPs in Plateau and 44 per cent in Kano said they were taking all the mitigation measures to prevent infection by the highly contagious COVID 19 in their respective locations
When asked if respondents had heard about how the virus spreads and preventive measures that could be taken  ( such as proper and frequent handwashing, avoid touching your face with hands, physical distancing, etc., )  78 per cent of respondents responded in the affirmative. 22 per cent of respondents said they have not received regular communication about the disease or preventive measures. A high of 66 per cent of respondents in Benue said that they have not received routine communication about COVID 19 spread and preventive measures.
[ 1st Nov 2020,North east Nigeria ]  In November, 1,764 cases identified through protection monitoring and self reporting were referred to access various protection services. Of the total cases referred, 59% represented serious medical conditions, 11% required shelter support, 6% food, 5% livelihood, 3% GBV and legal services respectively.
[ 14th July 2021, Nigeria ]  This group of Nigerians, who live below the poverty line, have reduced their number of meals and food quality, our interviews with them revealed. Most of those interviewed in the low socioeconomic strata confessed they could no longer afford three square meals but had one whole meal daily supplemented with snacks.
[ 1st Nov 2020, BAY states ]  Cumulative Positivity rate is 6.3% in Borno State. A total of 10,801 COVID 19 tests have been conducted in Borno State, initial test stands at 11,938 while follow up test Stands at 328. In Adamawa State, 2,419 samples have been tested, 261 are positive and 183 results are pending. In week 44 in Yobe State, 452 samples were collected for testing.
[ 11/10/2020, BAY states ] The new Country Representative for Food and Agricultural Organisation  ( FAO )  of United Nations  ( UN ) , Fred Kafeero said Boko Haram had claimed over 32,000 lives with property worth $9.2bn  ( about N3.42tn )  destroyed in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
[ 1st Nov 2020, Yobe state ]  In Yobe State, 6,792 passengers were screened at the Points of Entries  ( PoEs ) .
99% of all accessed IDPs in the 8 Northcentral and Northwest States knew about the disease.
[ 29th March 2021 Nigeria ] As COVID 19 vaccination continues in Nigeria, the country on Monday, March 29, 2021, hit the lowest number of cases in five months. Information obtained from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC )  showed that Nigeria recorded 48 new confirmed positive cases of the virus.
[ 1st Dec2020, North east Nigeria ] Sensitization on GBV and available services at referral centers was conducted in the HTR areas in Adamawa and Yobe state by WHO with 1,920 women were sensitized.
[ 11/10/2020, North East Nigeria ] The new Country Representative for Food and Agricultural Organisation  ( FAO )  of United Nations  ( UN ) , Fred Kafeero said the UN had assessed COVID  19 impacts on agricultural and means of livelihoods and was working on how it could assist in the area of food security.
[ 11/10/2020, North East Nigeria ] Lamenting COVID 19 impacts at the weekend, after inspecting livelihood projects in Gongolong Community of Borno State, Kafeero said: “This is a big challenge for all of us. This country has had Boko Haram insurgency for 11 years. On top of that, we got this challenge of COVID 19 pandemic.'
[ 1st Nov 2020,North east Nigeria ]  Challenges: Limited access to services /no available service for referral  ( Child Protection, food, livelihoods, shelter )  in IDP camps and areas of return compelling IDPs to resort to negative coping mechanisms for their survival; Absence of judicial structures and personnel hindering IDPs, returnees and host communities' access to justice in most LGAs.
[ 12th May 2021, Maiduguri, Nigeria ]  LEADERSHIP reports that the terrorists had around 5pm invaded the extreme end of Jiddari Polo, a community on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital and started shooting sporadically, thus forcing residents to flee to different directions for safety.
[ 19th Nov 2020, Nigeria ] The 146 new cases are reported from 11 states – Lagos  ( 62 ) , FCT  ( 23 ) , Kaduna  ( 21 ) , Ogun  ( 12 ) , Rivers  ( 12 ) , Ondo  ( 5 ) , Oyo  ( 3 ) , Plateau  ( 3 ) , Bauchi  ( 2 ) , Katsina  ( 2 ) , Kano  ( 1 ) .
[ 1st Nov 2020, BAY states ]  In Yobe State, the 3 active COVID 19 cases are in stable condition. In Adamawa State, a total of 19 fatalities associated with COVID 19 have been reported since the outbreak. CFR=7.3% and 2/19  ( 12% )  deaths occurred in the community with 1 death of a health worker reported.
On 04 August 2020, IOM's DTM program carried out an assessment to ascertain the level of damage sustained in camps and camp like settings due to heavy windstorm and rainfall on the 3rd of August 2020. Overall, 8 camps were affected in Maiduguri and Konduga LGAs. The worst hit of the camps assessed was the NYSC camp in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council where a heavy rainfall left 256 makeshift shelters damaged and an estimated 768 individuals without shelter due to flooding. Other affected camps are: Bakassi Camp, Teacher's Village Camp, Stadium Camp, Shuwari 5 Camp in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Federal Training Center Camp  ( Dalori I )  Camp, 400 Housing Estate  ( Gubio Camp ) , 250 Housing Estate  ( Dalori II )  Camp in Konduga LGA.
[ 20th 26th Dec2020,Nigeria ]  A total of 50,598 samples were collected for testing last week as against the 29,159 tested the previous week. Since the pandemic broke out in February, a total 925,215 samples have been collected for testing. Nevertheless, the public health agency and other sister agencies at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic, have urged Nigerians to take precautions particularly during this festive period.
[ 1st Oct 2020,BAY states ]  2,118,550 INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS  ( IDPs ) in Northeast , 92% due to insurgency, 7% communal clashes and 1% natural disaster. 1,801,246 in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
In addition, the COVID 19 pandemic imposed a huge challenge on the continuity of women and girls' education, as the second chance education was delivered in a physical mode.
[ 12th May 2021, Maiduguri, Nigeria ]  While it was reported that the terrorists burnt some houses in the community, an impeccable security source who craved anonymity, said the terrorists met their waterloo as eight of them were killed while others fled with gunshot wounds.
[ 1st Oct 2020,Nigeria ] 65,621 REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS REGISTERED IN NIGERIA
[ August 1   31, 2020,Borno and Yobe state ] In addition to COVID 19 response, humanitarian efforts continued in the North East and north west locations. Under Borno Field Office, activities were carried out largely by Volunteer Community Mobilizers  ( VCMs )  and religious leaders with messages on essential family practices, routine immunization, exclusive breastfeeding as well as sanitation and hygiene. Some of these include: 276,215 households mobilized to increase awareness on immunization and healthy family practices. 387,850 caregivers sensitized on routine immunization  ( RI ) , Sanitation, Hygiene and Exclusive bread feeding. 952 announcements made at Jumma't mosques with 485 pro vaccination church sermons in churches
[ 13thDec2020,Nigeria ] In the last 10 days, over 5,000 infections were reported, indicating a possible resurgence in cases after weeks of low numbers.
[ 20th 26th Dec2020,Nigeria ] Further analysis also showed that the number of fatalities and COVID 19 patients discharged increased last week. A total of 2,711 persons recovered and were discharged last week, which represents a 28 per cent increase when compared to the previous week's record of 1,934.
The report indicates majority of the people interviewed live below N20,000 as their monthly income  ( 76.45% ) . In many places, income inequality has risen steeply, with adverse social and economic consequences. Some groups  ( 17.59% )  indicates 21,000   40,000 monthly income. Whereas 4.68% are earning from 41,000   60,000
Obviously, COVID 19 affected several PoCs with most of them experiencing reduced income which stems from the restriction measures imposed by government both at state and federal level. The measure was imposed as way of curtailing the spread of the disease.
[ 01/07/2020, Maiduguri LGA, Borno State ]  KIs in all 15 assessed settlements reported that food is the most needed type of assistance. In 10 settlements, KIs reported that food has become more expensive or difficult to find at their nearest market, and in 12 settlements, KIs reported that approximately half or more residents do not have enough food to meet the daily needs of their household.
With four days left for the year, Nigeria broke its existing record of highest weekly COVID 19 infections, a PREMIUM TIMES review of official data shows. Between Sunday and Saturday  ( December 20 26 ) , the last full week of the year, Nigeria recorded 5,643 new cases, an eight per cent increase from the previous week's record of 5,176.
In the context of COVID 19, the CJTF and police have further leveraged their coercive power to crack down violently on youth who are not abiding by lockdown measures in Borno State, especially in urban areas of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council  ( MMC )  and Jere LGAs. In Gwoza LGA, where the first case for COVID 19 in Borno was recorded, communities also report that the CJTF forcefully detained individuals believed to have been in contact with suspected COVID 19 patients. This behavior risks further inflaming tensions between communities and local security actors
On February 27, 2020, the day of the first confirmed case of COVID 19 in Nigeria, many people suspected that the report was a hoax by the GoN to attract international assistance, from which politicians could use to enrich themselves.
On April 24, two days after Borno State initiated lockdown measures, the Borno Special Task Force on COVID 19 announced that three imams would face disciplinary action for holding Friday prayer services in violation of the lockdown.
[ 16th Oct 2020, Nigeria ] The Nigeria Economic Summit Group  ( NESG )  has said that Nigeria needs to invest at least 1.7percent of its Gross Domestic product  ( GDP )  annually to prevent Nigeria from becoming water stressed. NESG noted that currently over two billion people worldwide are living in places experiencing high water stress, adding that a third of the world's biggest groundwater systems are already in distress and 700 million people worldwide could be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030.
In April, around 1.7 million people have received food security assistance. Of these, 64 percent received food assistance and the remainder agriculture and livelihood assistance.
[ 20th 26th Dec2020,Nigeria ] Also, Nigeria recorded 29 deaths last week as against the 24 persons who died from COVID 19 complications in the previous week.
COVID 19 Adaptations: During the pandemic, the existing activities of the Good Governance Committees have been expanded to identify and address community needs related to COVID 19 and its secondary impacts by advocating for effective Borno State government response. Mercy Corps is also providing direct technical assistance to the Borno Special Task Force on COVID 19 to adapt their response plan to address local community priorities and complaints.
In the midst of these persistent governance gaps, the Nigerian military often serves as the primary embodiment of the government at the local level. Although inter state travel bans to curb the spread of COVID 19 were lifted on June 29, communities reported that the movement restrictions resulted in a surge in military profiteering, including extortion of commercial traders permitted to continue supplying essential goods across state lines, as well as residents seeking to evade official lockdown measures
While there is no evidence to date that the number of AOG attacks has increased since the start of the COVID 19 crisis, AOG attacks are becoming increasingly predatory and fatal. In Gubio LGA on June 9, ISWAP claimed an attack resulting in the killing of 81 civilians and abduction of 7 others, including a local traditional leader.
Sustained conflict associated with Boko Haram coupled with the COVID 19 pandemic and associated restrictions, has led to an increase in the populations facing Crisis  ( IPC Phase 3 )  and Emergency  ( IPC Phase 4 ) .In accessible areas of the northeast, purchasing power is below average as staple food prices significantly increased. Households are accessing income through limited labor or self employment opportunities.
IDPs in most camps across northeastern states are in Stressed!  ( IPC Phase 2! )  as humanitarian food assistance is closing food consumption gaps. IDPs typically engage in limited income earning activities, although these activities have been further limited due to some restrictions associated with COVID 19.
Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states have recorded COVID 19 cases, including in IDP camps. Borno is among the worst affected states in Nigeria. COVID 19 is deepening humanitarian needs. In light of COVID 19, humanitarians have adapted the response, setting up hand washing stations and quarantine shelters and introduced physical distancing during distributions.
The global COVID 19 pandemic increasingly affected humanitarian operations and access in north east Nigeria. On 27 February, Nigeria recorded its first case of corona virus and closed all air travel on 23 March, with state governments in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe issuing lockdown restrictions throughout March and April. These restrictions affected supply chains and the delivery of vital humanitarian assistance.
Movement restrictions also raise concerns about the lack of livelihood opportunities and food insecurity. An initial analysis by WFP, indicates that about 7 million people may become food insecure in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe  ( BAY )  states due to the potential impact of a COVID 19 on food security and livelihoods. This is almost double the 3.7 million people who were projected to be food insecure in the 2020 lean season according to the March 2020 Cadre Harmonisé  ( CH ) .
Movement restrictions and other impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic are also increasing risks of domestic violence and of gender based violence including sexual violence. GBV Sub Sector partners have developed innovative ways to adapt their response, including through new phone in helpline services and redesigning safe and friendly spaces together with affected women.
Meanwhile, aid workers stepped up efforts to raise awareness on preventing the spread of COVID 19 and putting risk mitigation measures in place, such as setting up hand washing stations, ensuring an adequate supply of water, and building quarantine shelters. Aid organizations also ramped up risk communications messaging with motorized campaigns, door to door hygiene promotion in line with COVID 19 distancing measures, and rolling out a series of animation videos, public service announcements, and myth busters.
Health partners are working closely with the National Center for Disease Control  ( NCDC ) , Borno State Government, the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, to contain the spread of virus by establishing isolation centres, contact tracing, and bolstering measures to prevent the spread of the virus and protect IDPs and communities in Borno State.
Insecurity along the Maiduguri – Monguno road, one of the main supply routes in north central Borno, continued to impede humanitarian operations. There was an increase in the number of illegal check points set up by non state armed groups and armed criminal gangs in March and April, with 14 such incidents recorded up from ten recorded in January and February. This continued to pose constraints and hamper the movement of humanitarian goods and alert to growing concerns that civilians and aid workers are targeted along this road.