nlp-thedeep/humsetbias huggingface dataset:
UNICEF supported Bauchi State to conduct sensitization sessions in all major markets and motor parks. In Taraba, UNICEF supported training for 176 community based workers on community based infection prevention and control in 160 wards across 16 Local Government Areas  ( LGAs ) . The sessions were led predominantly by discussions with participants on how to address myths, misconceptions, socio cultural beliefs that create barrier ( s )  to prevention of COVID 19.
Majority  ( 97.09% )  of the respondents  ( i.e. 4736 out of 4878 )  indicated that they were aware of the COVID 19 pandemic while the remaining 2.9%  ( 142 respondents )  claimed ignorance of COVID 19 pandemic. Further disaggregation  )  revealed that Benue has 11% of its population not aware of the pandemic. A significant proportion  ( 4% )  was equally observed in Yola while Borno, Taraba and Yobe were also included but with lesser percentages respectively. Although the overall percentage looks very small, however it is still significant given the level of awareness that have been created via different media and the danger/risks the lack of awareness of the pandemic among any group/community portends.
UNICEF in Kano focused on supporting promotion of COVID19 testing through house to house mobilization of female caregivers. New communication messages and materials were pre tested, and a social mobilization plan was developed for Katsina. During Jumma prayers as well as daily prayers, awareness was created on COVID 19 and its preventive measures through announcements. Airing of jingles is ongoing on eight radio stations across Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States.
Out of all respondents, 82% responded that they had access to health facilities before the pandemic, with only about 10% responding that they never had access to health care facilities before the pandemic.
UNICEF engaged frontline volunteer workers in Niger state where 78 sensitization sessions were conducted with 3,248 communities' members. In Kaduna State, 12 media discussions were held in seven radio stations. Specific communities with new cases were also targeted with focus on barbershop, restaurant and hairdressing staff.
North east RCCE/C4D response The Borno Field Office  ( FO )  conducted a rapid assessment on poor adherence to use of facemasks. Findings from the assessment will be used to guide community engagement strategies to promote increase and correct use of facemasks. 1,107 religious leaders were sensitized resulting in 451 mosques/church announcements and 202 Tsangaya schools with 6,881 children were taught measures to prevent COVID 19. Provision of technical support to the RCCE pillar in the COVID 19 committee at the state Public Health Emergency Operation Center  ( EOC )  continues on a regular basis.
The survey sought to understand the direct and indirect consequences of the COVID 19 pandemic and related control measures on the well being of children  ( below 18 years of age )  as observed in the communities where the respondent organizations worked in during the period of March to May 2020. The consequences that were observed to mostly affect children were as follows  ( in order of gravity  [ moderate plus high ]  ) :   Girls and boys having limited access to remote education services;   Increased psychosocial distress amongst girls;   Increased psychosocial distress amongst girls; and   Limited access to sanitary materials for girls.
UNICEF is providing continued support to the COVID 19 health response under the different functional areas lead by the Presidential Task Force. The Epidemiology and Surveillance pillar conducted a dry run in preparation for the State Training of Trainer on active case search and contact tracing with support from partners, including UNICEF. Stakeholder engagement is underway for setting up connect centres in six states. Tracking of implementation of Surveillance strategies continues at state level, including escalation of alerts/signals and follow up for feedbacks. Engagement with state and other partners has commenced for the deployment of 200 African Centre for Diseases Control community health workers to 10 priority states.
The consequences that were observed to mostly affect the well being of caregivers and families were as follows  ( in order of gravity  [ moderate plus high ]  ) :   Inability of caregivers to provide basic goods  ( food, etc. )  for their children;   Loss of jobs and livelihoods;   Fear for the health and well being of families; and   Increased psychosocial distress for women and men.
Only 38% of the respondents reported that children had some information on what the COVID 19 virus is, how it is spread and how to protect themselves as shown in Figure 5. At least 70% of the respondents reported that community members  ( 18 years and above )  had some information on what the COVID 19 virus is, how it is spread and how to protect themselves.
The Case Management Training Working Group, of the Federal Ministry of Health, is finalizing plans for COVID 19 Case Management National Training of Trainers, tentatively scheduled from 27th July 2020, involving a cohort of 650 medical professionals, from 42 Federal Tertiary Hospitals and Institutions  ( FTHIs ) . This will be followed by cascade trainings of 2,120 health care workers across 56 FTHIs, State Ministries of Health and accredited Private Hospitals supporting the COVID 19 outbreak response.
For community members  ( 18 years and above ) , handwashing was observed to be highly practiced in Jere and MMC LGAs but there was no or very little practice of wearing of masks. In LGAs outside Jere and MMC, similar observations were made by the respondent organizations albeit with a higher percentage of observation of handwashing by community members in Jere and MMC in comparison to other LGAs. There was also notably no or very little wearing of masks by community members in LGAs outside Jere and MMC.
Shipment of additional laboratory supplies are in process of arriving in country including 29,392 cobas tests, 1000 cobas secondary tubes, 110,000 Thermofisher tests and five Thermofisher calibration plates. At the state level, UNICEF Field Offices continue to provide ongoing technical support to the state EOCs on COVID 19 response.
A total of 92% of the respondent organizations conducted activities to educate families and communities on how children can be protected from abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence in the COVID 19 context. A total of 96% of the respondent organizations conducted activities to educate children  ( below the age of 18 years )  on COVID 19 methods of transmission, symptoms and prevention measures whereas 92% of the respondent organizations conducted similar activities specifically targeting community members  ( 18 years and above ) . In terms of the media used to deliver child messages on COVID 19, a combination of audio messaging and banners was observed to be the most effective medium for children and community members. This was closely followed by audio messaging as shown in Figures 14 and 15 below
UNICEF supported Ondo state to conduct risk assessments and triage patients for home care, given an increase in confirmed cases in the state and limited bed space and human resource. Logistics support was provided to ensure effective conduct of contact tracing and active case search in three high risk LGAs. UNICEF also supported capacity building of 40 laboratory scientists and technicians from Secondary and Tertiary health facilities to increase sample collection sites for COVID 19
 In Lagos state, UNICEF is collaborating with WHO to train 752 community based contact tracers and 75 Supervisors. State level training have been conducted supported by WHO while LGA level trainings, supported by UNICEF, will commence soon.
UNICEF is supporting Akwa Ibom State EOC with infection, prevention and control  ( IPC )  trainings for primary health care  ( PHC )  workers in LGAs and wards. UNICEF supported Rivers State with the development of real time monitoring tools for risk and emergency management in the context of COVID 19, to be piloted in two high burden LGAs with UNICEF supporting one LGA and the State supporting the other.
Furthermore, distress caused by high stress level and stigmatization of those who tested positive rates averagely high, even after they are certified fit to socialize. Observation and anecdotal evidences indicate that stigma associated with the COVID19 makes people hide when they are sick and can also make them delay in seeking treatment. Individuals have to device ways to contribute to the reduction of stigma associated with COVID 19. One of the good approaches to curb stigma associated with the disease in the north east is by raising public awareness on stories of people who have recovered from the pandemic.
Hygiene Promotion and Distribution of IEC materials Awareness on COVID  19 prevention emphasizing on hand washing, and COVID 19 preventive protocols was carried out through ward officers, volunteer hygiene promoters, town announcers with motorized public address units at community level with at least 88,136 people  ( 25,339 female )  reached during the week in different LGAs in Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano and Katsina states.
Provision of WASH Facilities: In Osun state, UNICEF continued to support LGA WASH Departments and State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency  ( RUWASSA )  to leverage established structures for repair and rehabilitation of WASH Facilities. 10,000 persons regained access to safe water through the rehabilitation of two solar motorized boreholes; while the capacity of the local area mechanics  ( LAMs )  and community village level operation and maintenance  ( VLOM )  systems were strengthened through trainings and provision of supplies.
[ August 1   31, 2020,Nigeria ] On the job coaching and supportive supervision visits conducted to 265 outpatients' therapeutic program  ( OTP )  sites, 19 stabilization centers  ( SCs ) , 180 IYCF corners, 218 mother support groups and 1,266 community nutrition mobilizers. Although restriction of movement in Borno and Yobe has been lifted, the supportive supervision conducted within the reporting period by the Community Nutrition Mobilizers  ( CNM )  supervisors, and UNICEF supported 3rd Party Facilitators was conducted with strict adherence to COVID 19 infection prevention control measures  ( including handwashing, use of face masks and physical distancing ) .
North east WASH response During reporting period, awareness on COVID 19 prevention emphasizing social distancing, the use of facemasks, and hand washing through small group discussions and household visits continued. 523 posters on COVID 19 were distributed at critical places, such as   water collection points, public toilets and other common places; the estimated number of people reached is 36,845  ( 18,500 children; 14,157 female beneficiaries ) .
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC ) , has announced 624 new COVID 19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus increased to 41, 804. The health agency noted that eight more persons have died from the disease.
Up to 84,600 soaps were distributed in camps within Jere, Mafa and Kala/Balge LGAs reaching a total 14,100 beneficiaries  ( 7,332 female ) . 152 handwashing stations were provided for a minimum of 15,200 beneficiaries in 10 IDP camps and one host community in Dikwa, Jere, MMC and Gwoza.
In Adamawa state, 15 risk communication posters were distributed to Daware IDP camp in Fufore LGA to support COVID 19 awareness and prevention, while 210 soap tablets were distributed to 35 persons in one IDP host community to promote hand hygiene measures to prevent the spread of COVID 19. In addition, UNICEF supported the training of 19 LGA PHCs, three RUWASSA and five Burial Teams in Adamawa state on decontamination and disinfection services to eliminate the spread of COVID 19.
Most states continued to integrate micronutrient supplementation to routine health services delivery and some states are carrying out house to house delivery. 19,386 women and adolescent girls received iron and folic acid  ( IFA )  or multiple micronutrient supplement  ( MMS )  during this reporting period.
Results show that the average daily number of individuals observed in June, at the FMPs in Nigeria was 869. This represents a 26 per cent increase compared to the daily average of May 2020. The increase from the previous month could be attributed to the easing of lockdown/movement restriction imposed by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a response to the increase in communal transmission of COVID 19 virus.
North east Nutrition response COVID 19 infection control and prevention measures were implemented in tandem with regular nutrition services in all the LGA supported by UNICEF in Borno and Yobe States. These included:  In Borno, caregivers in the community were taken through a series of sensitization sessions by Community Nutrition Mobilizers on COVID 19 prevention using IEC materials  ( posters )  in seven southern Borno LGAs. A total of 93,215  ( 28,797 males and 64,418 females )  caregivers were reached with this information in Borno.
[ 10th Mar, 2021. Sokoto, Nigeria ]  Types of flows: All observed travellers were conducting cross border movements  ( 70% were entering the country, while 30% were leaving the country ) . Departure/Origin and destination: In January 2021, the main cities from which individuals travelled from  ( inflow )  were Tahoua  ( 54% )  and Maradi  ( 46% ) . Travellers from Nigeria  ( outflow )  were primarily headed to Maradi  ( 71% ) , Tahoua  ( 25% )  and Zinder  ( 3% ) . The modes of transportation were car  ( 41% ) , bus  ( 21% ) , motorbike  ( 11% ) , foot  ( 10% ) , bicycle  ( 10% )  and riding animals  ( 3% ) . Traveller profiles: While 59 per cent of travellers were adult male, 24 per cent were adult female and 17 per cent were children  ( 6% female children, 11% male children ) .
 In Yobe, community mobilization focused on supporting mother/caregivers of children aged 6 59 months in eight LGAs to carry out Mid Upper Arm Circumference  ( MUAC )  screening at home in COVID 19 context and reached 202, 848  ( 105,117 males and 115,731 females ) .  278 UNICEF supported HFs provided services and reached a total of 49,576 boys and girls aged 6 59 months with SAM in Borno and Yobe.  A total of 91,417 pregnant women and caregivers of boys and girls aged 0 23 months benefitted from counselling on optimal IYCF through community based mother to mother support groups and skilled counselling at nutrition facilities.
North east Education response UNICEF, along with partners, supported the broadcasting of home based learning programmes for Basic Education level through Radio and TV in Bauchi, Borno Yobe and Adamawa States reaching over three million children. Additionally, 1500 radio sets were distributed and radio clubs were formed across LGAs in north east Nigeria to promote radiobased learning reaching over 300,000 most marginalised children. Additionally, 1,000 out of school children  ( OOSC )  have been targeted with home based learning in Borno State. They have been provided with hand wash stations, hand sanitisers, facemasks and writing materials.
CCCM Rapid response teams made up of community volunteers and sector partners across all camp locations have engaged a multi disciplinary activity implementation strategy/approach of responding to displacement influxes, mainstreaming COVID 19 response and monitoring, and activating the operational contingency response plans for the rainy season.
In Kaduna State, of the total 2,406 Almajiri children registered and reunited with their families, 477 were provided with psychosocial support. In Gombe, over 30 government and CSO case workers  ( including eight women )  were virtually trained on case management, child protection information management system  ( CPIMS )  and mobile reporting to ensure sustained and quality data collection on violence against children  ( VAC )  in times of COVID 19. Beyond building staff capacity and bringing key actors together, this training allowed for the update of the CPIMS dashboard on the number of Almajiri received from other States.
As such, activities such as rapid impact assessments on rain damages and affected population by the flash floods and waterlogging have been carried out alongside the response to identified needs of COVID monitoring and awareness in camps, and provision of CCCM assistance to new arrivals and old caseload of IDPs.
[ 10th Aug 2021, Nigeria ]  ABUJA, 10 August 2021 – In Nigeria, more than 50% of the births of children under 5 remain unregistered.
Lack of useable and available land for expansion of camps to reduce the congestion levels or land to construct new shelters remains one of the biggest challenges facing the sector and the general humanitarian response. In addition to the above, the porous nature of the camps especially the informal sites with no perimeter wall or demarcated entry and exit points remain inhibiting factors to the COVID 19 response mechanism.
A total of 2,490 children and adolescents  ( 1,820 boys, 670 girls )  and 635 community members  ( 360 women, 275 men )  were reached with community based psychosocial support  ( CBPSS )  through house to house campaign and mobile phones, in IDP camps and host communities. The activities conducted included life skill sessions for adolescent boys and girls and regular PSS activities for younger children through storytelling, drawing, painting, sports and games.
UNICEF facilitated the training of 22 child protection community volunteers and social workers  ( 11 men, 11 women )  on GenderBased violence  ( GBV )  risk mitigation and referral mechanisms for survivors as well as COVID 19 community awareness.
A total of 4,253 persons  ( 837 boys, 964 girls, 1,937 women and 515 men )  from north east Nigeria were reached with prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse  ( PSEA )  messages through posters on how to access safe and secure reporting channels for allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse. The PSEA reporting channel received 25 calls from the dedicated phone lines from Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe: most calls were made to confirm the number, seek more information on PSEA, report cases of GBV  ( a small number )  and request support with humanitarian services. The programme distributed 8,392 posters for PSEA awareness creation in camps and host communities  ( 8,365 to Yobe State and 27 in Borno state, included 3,748 in English, 14 in Kanuri, and 4,630 in Hausa )
[  24   30 August 2020, Adamamwa, Borno ]  Gubio: 133 arrivals were recorded in Gubio LGA of Borno state. The arrivals included 107 from Gubio and 26 from Magumeri LGAs of Borno state. 53 per cent of the movements were as a result of poor living conditions and 47 per cent of the movements were triggered by conflict/attack. Gombi: 85 arrivals and 24 departures were recorded in Gombi LGA of Adamawa state. The arrivals included 25 from Hawul, 20 from Shelleng, 14 from Maiha and 11 from Zing LGAs of Adamawa state, 15 from Damboa LGA of Borno state. All departures were from Numan LGA of Adamawa state. 87 per cent relocated voluntarily and the remaining 13 per cent relocated as a result of poor living conditions.
[ 21st Nov2020, Nigeria ]  About 246 more people tested positive for coronavirus in Nigeria, on Saturday, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 66,228.
[ 10th Mar, 2021. Sokoto, Nigeria ]  Mobility trends: In the reporting period, at the Sokoto FMP, on average 167 individuals were observed daily. This represented a decrease of 2 per cent since December, during which 171 individuals had been observed. The slight decrease may be attributed to the tight security at the Nigerian border and port health authorities ensuring strict compliance to COVID 19 measures. Over the month, peaks were observed on 3 rd , 10th , 17th and 24th which corresponded to market days in Gada, Illela, Sabon Birnin, Yarbulutu, Mailalle  ( in Nigeria ) , Tumfafi, Dandadi and Souloulou  ( in Niger Republic ) . Meanwhile, the number of individuals observed remained steady during nonmarket days.
[ 12 October 2020, BAY states ] COVID 19 posed a serious challenge to implementing resilience and recovery activities across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states due to government imposed travel restrictions.
[ 16th 30th Sept 2020, BAY states ]  Insecurity, Severe weather and unavailability of usable adequate land continues to increase vulnerability of the displaced. Between 5th 30th September, population movement recorded across BAY state due to reasons ranging from fear of attacks to Housing Land and Property concerns. Some 370 persons  ( 74HH )  were recorded have arrived in MMC while other movements such as inter camp movement was also reported during this period of reporting. Also, during this reporting period, damages were reported due to windstorm and rainfall. 755HH were identified to be in need of NFI kits in Monguno, with about 15shelters in Gwoza in dire need of rehabilitation.
[ 12 October 2020, BAY states ]  There are currently 23 active cases in Adamawa State for a total 248 confirmed cases, four active cases in Borno State for 745 confirmed cases, and 5 active cases in Yobe State for 79 confirmed cases in total since the beginning of the pandemic. Both Borno State and Adamawa State did not announce any new cases last week
[ 22ndNov2020, Nigeria ]  With 60 new infections on Sunday, Lagos further stretched its lead on the number of infections to nearly 23,000, about a third of the country's total.
[ 28th Oct 2020, Nigeria ]  Floods caused by heavy rain since early September have affected 22 Nigerian states, resulting in the destruction and damage of houses and the consequent displacement of 22,357 people. According to the International Federation of the Red Crescent  ( IFRC ) , 192,594 people have are affected across the country.
[ 1st Oct 2020, Nigeria ]  CPPLI conducted sensitization/awareness sessions in some project locations with strict adherence to COVID 19 preventive measures.
As of October 8, 2020, there were 1,031 doctors who were exposed to the virus in Nigeria and 321 confirmed cases. Sadly, 16 of our members were painfully lost in the battle to save the lives of Nigerians, with mortality rate of 4.98 per cent,' President, NMA, Prof. Innocent Ujah said.
( 4 sep,2020 )  Passengers must test negative by polymerase chain reaction  ( PCR )  from country of exit 96 hours before departure and preferably within 72 hours pre boarding.
Birth registration activities were maintained in Kaduna through a virtual meeting with National population council  ( NPC )  to provide updates on the impact of COVID 19 on birth registration and to explore interventions required to boost registration. Only 1,223 births  ( 611 girls, 612 boys )  were registered in June 2020, which is well below the standard rate of registration. The main reasons identified were the challenge for parents to bring their children to registration centres, registration officials not yet being allowed to resume work and lack of registration materials.
Amid the COVID 19 pandemic, IDPS are particularly vulnerable as access to food and other relief materials is getting increasingly limited.
With the gradual reopening of socioeconomic activities nationwide and ongoing community transmission, the risk of being infected is higher particularly where there is inadequate adherence to recommended preventive measures. Below are key excerpts from the advisory, for vulnerable groups, on how to stay safe and protected from COVID 19: 1.Use of non contact greetings 2. Practice hand hygiene, cough etiquette etc. 3. Avoid non essential outings, visitors and large gatherings. Always maintain a distance of at least 2 metres of distance between yourself others while in public
[ 12 October 2020, BAY states ] The impact of the pandemic and of restrictions enforced to curtail the spread of the virus in the BAY states, especially in overcrowded areas such as congested IDP camps and host communities, are exacerbating vulnerabilities. Aid actors have raised concerns over rising food insecurity, malnutrition and protection risks. Urgent assistance is required and adequate resources will be essential in coming months to cushion the impact of the pandemic on the 10.6 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.
Action Against Hunger : In addition, importance of ANC cervices, institutional delivery, immunization, malaria prevention through environmental sanitation and appropriate use of insecticide treated mosquito nets, cholera preventive and control measures, availability of STIs care at health clinics and COVID 19 preventive measures
Borno Sate: Suspected COVID 19: Two  ( 2 )  confirmed COVID 19 cases were reported through EWARS from University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Jere. No associated death was reported.
[ 12 October 2020,BAY States ] Heavy rainfalls and floods have affected over 100,000 people in the BAY states, hindering access. Humanitarians pre positioned assistance and are mobilising increased resources
[ 20th Oct 2020,Nigeria ] President, NMA, Prof. Innocent Ujah noted that the health systems face inadequate emergency preparedness and response due to inadequate human resources, infrastructural deficit and medical consumables.
[ 10th Aug 2021, Nigeria ]  Children on the African continent have the lowest birth registration rate in the world, with only 44 per cent of children registered at birth and millions of deaths also go uncounted each year. Nigeria alone accounts for 11 per cent of unregistered children in West Africa.
[ 03/09/2020, Nigeria ]  The first phase of the relaxed lockdown was extended by two weeks and elapsed midnight June 1. The second phase which commenced on June 2 and elapsed on June 29 was extended by four weeks. The additional four weeks elapsed midnight July 29 but was extended by one week due to the Sallah celebrations and elapsed midnight, August 6. It was further extended by four weeks and elapses midnight today, September 3.
[ 1st Oct 2020, Nigeria ]  Despite the trade restrictions introduced since 2015 by the Government, the country relies on imports of crops, including rice and wheat, to cover its domestic requirements. Following the above average 2019 production, cereal import requirements for the 2019/20  ( November/October )  marketing year are forecast at a below average level of 7.1 million tonnes.
People living in H2R areas, who are already facing severe and extreme humanitarian needs, are also vulnerable to the spread of COVID 19, especially due to the lack of health care services and information sources.
The first confirmed case in Borno state was announced on 20 April 2020. Due to the limited access to H2R areas, it is unlikely that there will be confirmation of an outbreak in these areas.
As of 19 July, 214,228 COVID 19 tests have been carried out in Nigeria with 36,633 testing positive. 37,225 COVID 19 cases had been confirmed. Out of which, there are 789 official deaths recorded across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. 8,514 of the cases confirmed were in the last 2 weeks with Lagos, Federal Capital Territory, Oyo, Edo, Delta, Kano, Rivers and Ogun responsible for over 64 percent of these cases.
In approximately half of the assessed settlements where people had reportedly heard of COVID 19, radio was the most commonly reported source of information on the disease, which suggests that radio campaigns might be an effective tool for sharing information in H2R areas.
[ 16thDec2020,Nigeria ]  The latest figure surpassed the 930 cases recorded across the country on Wednesday, Dec. 16 , giving further indication that the country is experiencing a second wave of the virus. The public health agency sadly recorded one death in the last 24 hours in the country.
[ 01/07/2020 01/08/2020, North East Nigeria ] Humanitarian workers and civilians, despite efforts by the Security Forces  ( SF )  providing escorts for commuters on the affected routes and providing physical security in the camps and settlements. NSAG infiltration into camps was also reported in Dikwa, Monguno, Bama, Gwoza, Pulka, Ngala, Konduga and Jere.
[ 17   23 August 2020, Borno, Adamawa ]  ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: conflict/atack  ( 41.2% ) , voluntary relocation  ( 34.0% ) , poor living conditions  ( 12.0% ) , improved security  ( 11.2% )  and fear of attack  ( 1.6% ) .
Sex  and age disaggregated data for COVID 19 is unavailable for Borno, but as of July 19, 2020, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC )  had confirmed a total of 536 cases of COVID 19, which had resulted in 35 deaths in the state, which is the highest among the three most conflict affected states.
[ 17thDec2020,Nigeria ]  The agency noted that till date, 76,207 cases have been confirmed, 67,110 cases have been discharged and 1,201 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
[ 20th Oct 2020,Nigeria ]  President, NMA, Prof. Innocent Ujah said COVID 19 had revealed acute shortages of critical and lifesaving equipment such as ventilators and intensive care beds in hospitals nationwide, adding that shortages of medical capacity had further put a spotlight on the poor state of the Nigerian health sector.
[ 20th Oct 2020,Nigeria ] Secretary to Government of the Federation  ( SGF )  and Chairman, Presidential Task force on COVID 19, Boss Mustapha, who spoke in Abuja, said a total of 25,699 samples were earlier collected for testing compared to the 18,597 the previous week.
Risk Communication/Social Mobilization • Ongoing daily broadcast of 25 jingles per day in Radio Nigeria Fombina FM, 30 jingles per day by Gotel Radio; 10 jingles per day by ABC Radio, 5 jingles per day by Pulaako FM and 5 TV jingles per day in Adamawa State Television • Training of community mobilizers was completed within the week
Coronavirus pandemic has worsened the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria. In the second quarter of 2020, 10.6 million Nigerians in the northeast needed emergency humanitarian support. The statistics were at 7.1 million in 2019 and rose to 7.9 million at the beginning of 2020.
In response to the humanitarian crisis, government must mobilise local initiatives. These efforts must be sponsored by the government and donor agencies but executed and implemented by the local people.Government must partner with grassroots civil society groups, community groups to identify and support local responses to the humanitarian crisis, terrorism, and COVID 19 pandemic. The Ministry of Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Management and Social Development must live up to its statutory expectation to be the driving government force to this approach.
Out of the 24 respondent organizations, 67% implemented child protection activities in Jere and MMC LGAs as well as other LGAs whilst 33% implemented child protection activities only outside of Jere and MMC LGAs during the reporting period.
[  24   30 August 2020, Adamamwa, Borno ]  A total of 2,005 movements were recorded, comprising 1,708 arrivals and 297 departures, between 24 and 30 August 2020. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Dikwa, Gubio, Gwoza, Jere, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas  ( LGAs )  of the most affected Nigerian State of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Demsa, Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song and Yola South LGAs of the state of Adamawa. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Dikwa and Kala/Balge LGAs of Borno; Demsa, Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa.
[ 1st Sep 2020,North East Nigeria ]  Analysis of diarrhea results shows that only Monguno LGA has a number above 5%  ( 20.9% )  for children 6 59 months old. Disaggregating the data for the most vulnerable children  ( 6  23 months old )  reveals that majority of the LGAs have a rate of above 5% with Biu, Dikwa, Kala/Balge and Monguno having numbers above 10%.
[ 12 October 2020,Borno ] Insecurity along roads is a grave concern for the safety of aid workers and civilians, particularly as non state armed groups increasingly set up illegal vehicular checkpoints  ( ICVPs )  along main supply routes. In July, a total of 14 ICVP incidents were recorded, mainly in Borno State, up from a five such incidents in June. In August, the trend increased even further with 16 incidents recorded over the month. This concerning trend not only presents risks for aid workers and other civilians of being abducted or killed, but also impedes the delivery of life saving assistance.
[ 12 October 2020,BAY states ] The ongoing rainy season is also constraining the transport of relief items, as heavy rains and subsequent flooding across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe  ( BAY )  states are exacerbating road conditions and key supply routes are nearly impassable. Furthermore, heavy rainfalls have affected tens of thousands of civilians, mostly internally displaced persons, living in camps and camp like settings across the BAY states
[ 27th Oct 2020,North East Nigeria ] Overall, both humanitarian agencies and community members report an increase in COVID 19 related services such as testing and isolation centres. However, there is still need for support from the government to support these initiatives to allow for other services to continue such as SRH. There appears to be more empowerment of older women  ( aged 30 and over )  when it comes family planning, where they report to have decision making power by themselves or in partnership with their husbands, while younger wives  ( 20 30 )  report having to do as their husbands say in matters family planning.
[ 1st 15th Oct 2020, North East Nigeria ]  PROTECTION: 18% of the total households are headed by vulnerable population with 17% being headed by women  ( >18 years )  and 1% by children  ( <18 years ) .
[ 27th Oct 2020,North East Nigeria ]  Yet reporting and seeking services remain challenging due to the lack of available, safe, ethical and quality response services as well as fears of stigmatization, reprisal, and lack of access to appropriate information on seeking help in the context of the pandemic.
[ 12 October 2020, BAY states ] The physical and psychological well being of children across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe  ( BAY )  states remains at risk due to the ongoing complex and protracted conflict. With the escalating attacks and clashes across the BAY states in north east Nigeria, children continue to be recruited and used by armed groups, while others have been abducted, maimed, raped and killed. In August, a total of 15 children  ( six girls and nine boys )  formerly associated with armed groups were handed over to the Borno Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development  ( MWASD ) . The children will receive interim care services at the Bulumkutu Interim Care Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State, prior to reunification with their families as part of the reintegration process.
As at 6th December 2020, 4,259 suspected cases have been reported out of which 286 were confirmed positive, 3,219 were negative, while 766 results remain pending. Majority of confirmed cases were from Yola North. So far, a total of 238 recoveries and 19 deaths were recorded. Additionally, a total of 1,325 contacts have been registered and 1,325 have exited.
(  19/09/2020 ) On Saturday, 189 new cases were reported in Nigeria, hence bringing the tally of confirmed cases to 57,145 as of 11:55 p.m. on September 19.
[ 12 October 2020, BAY states ] WASH needs increased significantly across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe  ( BAY )  states as a result of flooding incidents across camps and host communities as the rainy season approached its peak. The situation is further complicated by poor hygiene and sanitation practices including improper waste disposal, blocking water channels and increasing risks of flooding during heavy downpours.
[ 10th Mar, 2021, In north western Nigeria ]  SOKOTO. Significant cropland losses are detected in villages located East and South of Sokoto state. More specifically, affected localities are situated in the LGAs of Isa, Kebbe, Rabah, Sabon Birni and Goronyo, which have been the scene of increasing tensions  ( attacks of villages, clashes between the Nigerian and Nigerien Armed Forces and militias, etc. )  leading to forced displacement and/or access restrictions.
[ 12 October 2020,Nigeria ] The socio economic impacts of the crisis have become predominant for IDPs and are a factor for displacement. Movement and activity restrictions imposed to reduce COVID 19 propagation risks, have exacerbated the vulnerability of affected populations, making access to services more challenging. The reduced access to livelihoods impacts household dynamics and there were reports of resources being denied to family members and rising tensions, especially where men heading households find themselves enfeebled and unable to provide for families.
[ 12 October 2020, Nigeria ] The total number of severely malnourished children admitted so far in 2020 is approximately 50 per cent of the annual target. Over 90 per cent of all children in the OTPs and SCs have been discharged as cured; however, the mortality rate significantly increased by 50% compared to the previous months. This is mostly due to late reporting of medical complications by caregivers and is attributed to the initial COVID 19 movement restrictions and caregivers' fear of contracting COVID 19 if they attend health facilities
[ 12 October 2020, Nigeria ] The drop in the implementation of community based activities such as mass MUAC screening for acute malnutrition, in an effort to contain COVID 19, is limiting the enrolment of moderately malnourished children in both the BSFP and facility based TSFP. The Sector is still facing shortages of MUAC tapes to provide to households, to ameliorate the impacts of reduced screening by community health workers
Surveillance: • Supportive supervision conducted in NYSC camp to monitor the testing of prospective corps members • 286 out of 3,495 samples tested are positive. Giving a positivity rate of 8.2% • 40% of confirmed cases are known contacts of previously confirmed cases • 11.6% of confirmed cases are health workers • 15 out of 21 LGAs  ( 71% )  have reported at least one confirmed case
[ 01/07/2020,Damboa LGA, Borno ]  KIs from 16 settlements reported that schools attended by children had been closed due to COVID 19 in the 30 days prior to data collection.
[ 3rd Nov 2020, Nigeria ] The health agency said that there were 306 COVID 19 patients who have been successfully treated and discharged from isolation centers across the country in the last 24 hours.
[ 17thDec2020,Nigeria ]  Cumulatively, since the Covid 19 outbreak began in Week 9, there have been 1,197 deaths reported with a case fatality rate  ( CFR )  of 1.6 per cent . The number of reported deaths in the last one week in states, including FCT, is 17.
[ 17   23 August 2020, Borno, Adamawa ]  A total of 1,522 movements were recorded, comprising 1,365 arrivals and 157 departures, between 17 and 23 August 2020. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Dikwa, Gwoza, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas  ( LGAs )  of the most affected Nigerian State of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Fufore, Gombi, Guyuk, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song and Yola South LGAs of the state of Adamawa. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Dikwa, Kala/Balge and Monguno LGAs of Borno; Fufore, Girei, Guyuk, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Numan and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa.
[ 17   23 August 2020, Borno, Adamawa ]  Gwoza: 97 arrivals were recorded in Gwoza LGA of Borno state. The arrivals included 22 from Gwoza and 6 from Jere LGAs of Borno state, 3 from Madagali and 3 from Girei LGAs of Adamawa state, 7 from Abuja Municipal Area Council LGA of the Federal Capital Territory and 56 from Marwa region in Cameroon. 93 per cent relocated as a result of poor living conditions and the remaining 7 per cent relocated voluntarily. Lamurde: 60 arrivals and 17 departures were recorded in Lamurde of Adamawa state. The arrivals included 33 from Lafiya ward in Lamurde LGA, 15 from Imburu ward and 12 from Numan II ward in Numan LGA of Adamawa state. All departures were from Lamurde ward in Lamurde LGA of Adamawa state. All movements recorded were as a result of improved security.
[ 12 October 2020, Nigeria ] The sub sector continues to identify eviction cases through field visits and referrals from community leaders, sector partners and NNGOs/CBOs for HLP legal assistance due to inability of IDPs to pay rent. Most of the eviction cases are from Borno and Adamawa states, and are largely attributed to the lack of livelihoods to generate income for rent, and the economic hardship exacerbated by the COVID 19 pandemic. With limited donors funding “cash for rent' interventions, the existing gaps remain huge, leaving many IDPs at risk of forced evictions.
POE • 1,577 persons were screened in Yola international airport as against 1,618 persons screened in the preceding week. None was suspected for COVID 19
[ 12 October 2020, Nigeria ] With the June 2020 Cadre Harmonise  ( CH )  update indicating an increase in number of people in need from 3.7 to 4.3 million as a result of COVID 19 pandemic and related effects, partners started the scale up to meet the needs of additional food insecure people. The Food Security Sector continued to advocate in order to fill these gaps.
Case Management • 13 persons of interest who tested positive using the rapid test kits are in isolation • A total of 19 fatalities associated with COVID 19 have been reported since outbreak. CFR= 7.3% • 2/19  ( 12% )  deaths occurred in the community with 1 death of a health worker reported.
[ 12 October 2020, Nigeria ] The COVID 19 pandemic is heightening already existing vulnerabilities for gender based violence, reducing survivors access to report, seek help or receive quality response services. In some situations, there has been an increase in the incidents of GBV; however, in north east Nigeria, restrictions and lockdown measures have presented barriers for survivors who are seeking help and service provision.
[ 12 October 2020, Nigeria ] Moreover, families directly affected by COVID 19 face serious stigma from community members especially when a family has been confirmed to be positive or is suspected. Additional efforts, including raising awareness to counter stigmatization, need to be undertaken to ensure the protection of people affected by COVID 19.
[ 22/07/2020 North East Nigeria ] In July 2020, Humanitarian Actors were deliberately targeted when an UNHAS helicopter was attacked in Damasak. Although it returned and landed safely in Maiduguri4 , this compelled UNHAS to temporally halt helicopter operation, thereby impacting on humanitarian access. Furthermore, five Humanitarian workers comprising of three aid workers, a government employee and a private security guard were abducted in June 2020 along Maiduguri Monguno road and were subsequently executed on 22 July 2020.
[ 01/07/2020,Damboa LGA, Borno ] 15 settlements were found to have a “moderate' vulnerability to COVID 19. 2 settlements were found to have a “higher' likelihood of hosting residents living in informal settlements. Kalla was found to have a “higher' overall risk of harmful secondary impacts as a result of COVID 19.
[ 01/07/2020 01/08/2020,Adamawa ]  In Adamawa State, Security Forces continued to repel the frequent attacks of NSAG at military checkpoints in Madagali LGA especially in areas located at the fringes of Sambisa Forest. Activities of Organized Criminal Groups  ( OCG )  also resulted in armed robbery, abduction, extortion of civilians, and civil unrest mainly in Jemeta, Demsa, Guyuk, and Lamurde Local Government Areas  ( LGAs )  of the central zone of the state. In Lamurde and Guyuk LGAs, land disputes between Boshikiri and Anguwan Dustse communities and ethnic clashes in Lamza community led to several killings and several houses torched. These clashes led to thedisplacement of people into crowded classrooms, incomplete buildings, and makeshift tents with limited access to basic amenities in Demsa LGA.
Challenges • CIFs without duplicates present a challenge for data entry clerks to update records in • SORMAS • Volunteers on the field request some form of identification. • Some LGAs reported shortage of case investigation forms
[ 01/04/2020,BAY states  ]  The official entry of COVID 19 into the BAY states in April amplifies this threat, making a detailed understanding of these communities needs and demographics vital to enacting effective prevention and response measures, both for displaced populations and non displaced, crisis affected residents.
[ 01/07/2020 01/08/2020, North East Nigeria ]  The security situation in North East Nigeria during the reporting period remained precarious with the Non State Arm Groups  ( NSAG )  sustaining a continued campaign of terror using various tactics such as indiscriminate direct and indirect fires and propaganda in the region. Their attacks continued to focus on soft and hard targets such as civilian and military populations in the field, including neighbouring countries and areas close to Maiduguri Metropolitan City  ( MMC ) . In an additional shift in tactics, they have declared humanitarian actors as legitimate targets, which further increases the risk in programme delivery. Flood and COVID 19, on the other hand, continued to impact negatively on the lives of the affected population in a fragile protection environment.
[ 01/07/2020, North East Nigeria ]  As the conflict in Nigeria continues through its tenth year, the needs of populations across the North East remain dire. According to the 2020 Humanitarian Needs Overview  ( HNO ) , approximately 7.9 million people depended on life saving assistance, and 1.8 million people were displaced from their homes at the start of 2020. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs  ( UNOCHA )  estimates that the number of people in need of life saving assistance has risen to 10.6 million since the onset of COVID 19.
[ 01/07/2020 01/08/2020,Yobe state ] In Yobe State, NSAG continued to mass up in mostly Julluri village in Tarmuwa, Gujba and Bursari LGAs leading to destruction and theft of property, physical assault, hostage taking, abduction for ransom and killings. As such, attacks and threats of imminent attacks on the communities5 continue to cause widespread fear amongst the civilian population
[ 01/07/2020,Damboa LGA, Borno ]  Informal settlements  ( ISETs )  constitute an even further vulnerable subset of host communities. ISETs are typically characterized by poor infrastructure, residents' lack of secure housing or tenure, and social or physical marginalization from basic services. Consequently, residents of informal settlements may be subject to heightened vulnerability, including to harmful effects as a result of COVID 19
Laboratory • 154 corps members and 131 staff were screened using rapid test kits at the NYSC Orientation Camp. Of these, 2 staff and 16 corps members tested positive and have been moved to isolation centre and for confirmatory test by PCR • 536 samples were collected within the week. • 938 samples were released from those pending in the laboratory in the preceding week. 9 were positive while 929 were negative • 766 samples are still pending investigation in the laboratory
[ 01/07/2020 01/08/2020, North East Nigeria ] Internal and cross border movements continue to take place through official and non official borders between Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, and Chad, despite the official closure of the border as a measure to curb the spread of COVID 19. A total of 1,982 HH comprising of 7,883 individuals were recorded by Border monitors, of which 94 %  ( 7,393 )  were Nigerian nationals, 1.9%  ( 154 )  Nigerian, 4%  ( 325 )  Cameroonians and 0.1 %  ( 11 )  Chadian nationals. The majority of the border movement was recorded in Damasak accounting for 72%  ( 5,670 ) , followed by 13% in Banki  ( 1,025 ) , 13% in Ngala  ( 1,011 )  while Pulka only had 2%  ( 177 )
[ 12 October 2020, Nigeria ] It is still very difficult to reach many children through radio and TV programmes following the closure of schools due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The Sector needs funding to develop alternative program and strategies. Radio stations' broadcast coverage is very weak and poor. Solar powered radios and pre recorded lessons need to be distributed to reach more children and scale up the response.