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[ 12th  25th July 2021, Borno State ]  MHPSS: • MHPSS responders  ( WHO, IOM )  provided counselling and sensitized individuals on standard precaution of COVID 19 transmission and preventive measures.
[ 1st Feb2020  1st Jan 2021, Nigeria ] A National COVID 19 Research Coalition  ( NCRC )  was established by NCDC and FMoH in collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund  ( TETFUND ) , NIMR and National Universities Commission  ( NUC ) . The research consortium has membership of over 50 institutions and provides a national platform for coordinating research on COVID 19 in Nigeria. A National COVID 19 Research Agenda has been developed by the NCRC which identifies national research priorities in line with the WHO research roadmap on COVID 19.
[ 20th 26th March 2021, North East, Nigeria ] During the period 20   26 March 2021, 369 movements were observed at three Points of Entry in Borno State. Of the total movements recorded, 198 were incoming from the Far North Region in Cameroon. Additionally, 171 outgoing movements were recorded from Borno State to the Far North Region in Cameroon.
[ 1st Dec 2020, Nigeria ] According to the Global Terrorism Index, Boko Haram ranked as the second deadliest terrorist group in 2019. Since its rise in 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has adversely affected some 15 million people, displaced over two million people and caused an estimated 20 000 to 30 000 deaths. In December 2020, the Office of the International Criminal Court stated there was ‘reasonable basis to believe' that Boko Haram and state security forces have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Nigeria.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ]  Humanitarian conditions: intersectoral severity of needs : Out of the 1.7 million IDPs in need, 805,000 reside in the nineteen LGAs whose inter sectoral needs rate as 'extreme' or ‘severe'  ( 342,000 and 463,000 IDPs respectively ) . In those ‘extreme' LGAs, IDPs compose on average 16% of the LGAs' current population, according to the MSNA. Another 673,000 IDPs reside in LGAs whose inter sectoral needs are at ‘stressed' level. This shows that most IDPs are living in highly vulnerable areas whose populations suffer profound poverty and deprivation.
[ 1st 31st Mar 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  During the period 01   31 March 2021, 1,637 movements were observed at three Points of Entry in Borno state. Of the total movements recorded, 861 were incoming from the Far North Region in Cameroon. Additionally, 766 outgoing movements were recorded from Borno State to the Far North Region in Cameroon and 10 outgoing movement to N'djamena in Chad Republic.
[ 1st  7th Mar 2021, Yobe State, Nigeria ]  The total number of contacts who completed 14 days of monitoring without symptoms is one thousand, six hundred and eighty nine  ( 1,689 )  . The total number of samples collected is six thousand and twenty six  ( 6,026 ) . Two hundred and ninety three  ( 293 )  results are positive, five thousand, six hundred and eighty six  ( 5,686 )  are negative, forty two  ( 42 )  for a repeat test and one hundred and five  ( 5 )  remaining sample results are pending.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] At least 2% of IDP households report having a child being married before the age of 17, and while this seems a small proportion, it equates to some 5,000 married children.
[ 7th May 2021, Benue State ]  Cumulatively, 3413 suspected cases of cholera including 111 deaths have been reported by 15 states. A total of 1,746 suspected cases including 50 deaths were reported by the eight states with confirmed outbreaks. Benue state reported 718 cases. Majority of the confirmed cases, 63%, are children aged 5   14 years according to data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
[ 7th May 2021, Benue State ]  In Benue, WHO collaborated with the State Primary Health Care Board, the National Primary Health Cared Development Agency  ( NPHCDA )  and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC )  to sponsor and conduct an Oral Cholera vaccination campaign targeting most affected group; i.e. children aged 2 5years in the affected settlements with the limited quantity of vaccines that were available. A total of 40,493 children aged 2 – 5years were vaccinated.
[ 14th July 2021, Nigeria ]  Our correspondent gathered that travel agencies in the country had adjusted the exchange rate being used for foreign air tickets to N460/$1 from N440/$1. The adjustment is expected to raise the cost of tickets for international flights. The travel agents, who spoke to our correspondent, said the increase in the exchange rate would definitely affect air tickets.
[ December 2020, North East, Nigeria ] Fever combined with coughing was reported in a comparatively higher proportion of assessed settlements in Dikwa, Mafa and Marte LGAs. While this may be due to other viruses, bacteria or change of season, careful monitoring of these LGAs may be needed to assess potential local COVID 19 outbreaks.
[ December 2020, North East, Nigeria ] In 90% of the assessed settlements, sick community members were reportedly not being separated from others.
[ 29th March 4th April 2021, Yobe State, Nigeria ]  Case Management: 23 new admission in week 13. No new discharges from the isolation facilities.
[ 1st  7th Mar 2021, Yobe State, Nigeria ]  Five  ( 5 )  samples tested positive, forty eight  ( 48 )  are negative, and the results of the remaining five  ( 5 )  samples are pending  Following up with the laboratory team to retrieve pending sample results  The total number of samples collected is six thousand and twenty six  ( 6,026 ) . Two hundred and ninetythree  ( 293 )  results are positive, five thousand, six hundred and eighty six  ( 5,686 )  are negative, forty two  ( 42 )  for a repeat test and one hundred and five  ( 5 )  remaining sample results are pending.
[ 1st March 2021,Northeast Nigeria ] The March 2021 CH reported that 90% of the inaccessible population in Dikwa LGA  ( 20,619 ind. )  is experiencing Crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity  ( Phase 3 or higher ) , with 47% of households in inaccessible areas currently experiencing Emergency  ( Phase 4 ) . In the projection period, food security in inaccessible areas of Dikwa LGA is expected to slightly deteriorate, with 95% of the population forecasted to experience Crisis or worse outcomes from June to August 2021  ( CH March 2021 ) .
[ 21st June 2021, Nigeria ]  Production sharing contracts  ( PSCs )  contributed the highest volumes of 312.042 mmbbls followed by Joint Venture  ( JV )  and Sole Risk  ( SR )  which recorded 310,284mmbbls and 89.824mmbbls respectively. Others are Marginal Fields  ( MFs )  and Service Contracts  ( SCs )  which accounted for 21,762mmbbls and 1,330mmbbls respectively. Similarly, the sum of N126.664 billion was incurred by the Corporation as costs for pipeline repairs and maintenance which showed a difference of N96.378billion from the approved sum of N30.287billion for that purpose. The report also pointed out that N31.844 billion was also deducted for crude and product losses due to theft and sabotage in 2019.
[ 21st June 2021, Nigeria ]  Details of the report showed that 10 years  ( 2010 2019 )  aggregate financial flows from the oil and gas sector to the government amounted to $418.544 billion, with the highest revenue flow of $68.442 recorded in 2011, while the lowest revenue flow of $17.055 was recorded in 2016. According to NEITI, the total crude oil production in 2019 was 735.244 mmbbls  ( million barrels of oil or natural gas liquids ) , representing an increase of 4.87 per cent over the 701.101mmbbls recorded in 2018.
[ 1st Feb2020  1st Jan 2021, Nigeria ] With science at the heart of the response, NCDC has been coordinating research activities on COVID 19 response among different institutions and organisations. This has been done using an integrated national approach to provide in depth understanding of epidemiological, clinical, and virologic traits of COVID 19 infections in Nigeria.
[ 19th July 2021, Yobe State ]  Between December 2020 and January 2021 alone, dozens of civilians, including two aid staff were abducted at IVCPs along the road. Alternative access routes from Maiduguri to Damaturu have increased operational costs and travel times for aid agencies. The mass displacement of some 180,000 people in Geidam and Yunusari LGAs of Yobe following NSAG attacks in April/May has triggered massive needs, making access critical for partners to sustain and scale up multi sectoral assistance.
[ 26th July 2021, Yobe state ] Health Needs: • Flash flooding from heavy rainfall that affected over 100 homes in Jakusko town has raised concerns of possible contamination of water sources, increasing the risks of water borne diseases. Three cases of acute watery diarrhea  ( AWD )  were reportedin the LGA during the week and there are concerns that flooding could further worsen the situation. Partners are mobilizing resources and kits to scale up response in the LGA and other hotspot/vulnerable locations.
[ 1st March 2021,Northeast Nigeria ] The March 2021 CH reported that approximately 48%  ( 57,815 ind. )  of the population is experiencing Crisis  ( Phase 3 ) 10 or worse levels of acute food insecurity, which is a 16% increase from the population reported in October 2020  ( 32% ) . Further, 15%  ( 18,140 )  of households are currently experiencing Emergency  ( Phase 4 )  acute food insecurity, characterised by large food consumption gaps and/or engagement in irreversible negative coping strategies and widespread livelihood disruption.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ]  Fortunately, 98% of IDPs in camps or camp like settings use a relatively safe water source  ( piped water, handpumps, trucked water, or protected wells ) , and only 2% have to resort to unprotected wells. Among IDPs in host communities, 9% resort to unprotected water sources. In 88% of displacement sites and 95% of host community sites for IDPs, toilets were described as not hygienic. One of the most pervasive factors that aggravates living conditions of IDPs is the current congestion in many of the camps. Around 430,000 IDPs more than half of IDPs living in camps reside in highly congested conditions
[ 1st Feb2020  1st Jan 2021, Nigeria ] As part of the public health response, NCDC has also contributed to critical research activities. In the last one year, NCDC in collaboration with members of EOC in the states published three papers in international peer reviewed journals, with another three accepted but awaiting publication. We have focused on sharing our experience with the scientific community, while learning from others.
[ 15th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Gwoza: 375 arrivals were recorded in Gwoza LGA of Borno State. The arrivals included 175 individuals from Marwa region in Cameroon, 98 individuals from Maiha, 62 individuals from Lamurde, 28 individuals from Mubi North LGAs of Adamawa State, 6 individuals from Damboa and 6 individuals from Gwoza LGAs of Borno State. Sixty per cent of the movements recorded were a result of poor living conditions, 27 per cent relocated voluntarily and 13 per cent of the movements were triggered by conflicts/attacks.
[ 6th July 2021, Nigeria ]  The number of people infected with the coronavirus infection in Nigeria has reached 168,000 following the confirmation of 91 new cases on Tuesday, health authorities have said. The daily infections rose from 50 on Monday to 91 in the last 24 hour cycle to reach the current figure. In an update on its Facebook page Tuesday night, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC ) , disclosed that the 91 new cases were recorded from seven states and the Federal Capital Territory  ( FCT ) . Lagos, again, topped the chart with 66 new cases out of 91.
[ 17th Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  Types of flows: All observed travellers were conducting cross border movements  ( 31% were entering the country, while 69% were leaving the country ) . Departure/Origin and destination: In February 2021, the main cities from which individuals travelled from  ( inflow )  were Maradi  ( 45% ) , Zinder  ( 26% ) , Tahoua  ( 21% )  and Diffa  ( 6% )  in Niger. Travellers from Nigeria  ( outflow )  were primarily headed to Zinder  ( 43% ) , Maradi  ( 40% )  and Diffa  ( 10% )  in Niger. The main modes of transportation were car  ( 57% )  and bus  ( 39% ) . Traveller profiles: While 64 per cent of travellers were adult male, 21 per cent were adult female and 15 per cent were children  ( 6% female children, 9% male children ) .
Nigeria, As at 15th March 2021, 12,590 suspected cases have been reported out of which 958 were confirmed positive, 8,659 were found negative, while 2,952 results remain pending. Majority of confirmed cases were from Yola North.
[ 15th March, 2021, Nigeria ]  59,000 doses of the Oxford/Astrazeneca COVID 19 vaccine • All LGA level trainings were completed • The Executive Governor of Adamawa State Alh. Ahmadu Fintiri publicly received his first dose of the vaccine. • Vaccines have been distributed to all LGAs. • First phase of vaccination targeting health workers is expected to commence on Monday, 15th March, 2021.
[ 24th March 2021,Nigeria ]  Nigerian scientists have developed two vaccines against COVID 19, the government secretary announced Tuesday. Boss Mustapha, who is also chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID 19, said clinical trials for the new vaccines are underway. "The vaccines will be used after completing clinical trials and obtaining certification," said Mustapha.
[ 24th March 2021,Nigeria ]  At least 162,000 virus related cases have been observed in the country and 2,031 people have died from the virus, while over 148,500 people have recovered from the disease.
[ 1st  7th Mar 2021, Yobe State, Nigeria ]  The total number of active confirmed cases in the state is twenty five  ( 25 )  . The total confirmed cases of COVID 19 amongst Health Care Workers  ( HCWs )  is nineteen  ( 19 ) . These include nine  ( 9 )  doctors, seven  ( 7 )  nurses, one  ( 1 )  physiotherapist, and two  ( 2 )  laboratory scientist. The total number of deaths from COVID 19 in the state is nine  ( 9 )  . The total number of patients who recovered from COVID 19 is two hundred and fifty nine  ( 259 )
[ 17th Mar 2021, Sokoto,Nigeria ]  Types of flows: All observed travellers were conducting cross border movements  ( 69% were entering the country, while 31% were leaving the country ) . Departure/Origin and destination: In February 2021, the main cities which individuals travelled from  ( inflow )  were Maradi  ( 50% )  and Tahoua  ( 49% ) . Travellers from Nigeria  ( outflow )  were primarily headed to Maradi  ( 71% ) , Tahoua  ( 23% )  and Zinder  ( 4% ) . The main modes of transportation were car  ( 43% ) , bus  ( 19% ) , motorbike  ( 11% ) , foot  ( 10% ) , bicycle  ( 9% )  and riding animals  ( 4% ) . 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 ) .
[ 17th Mar 2021, Sokoto, Nigeria ]  Mobility trends: In the reporting period, at the Sokoto FMP, on average 158 individuals were observed daily. This represented a decrease of 5 per cent since January, during which 167 individuals had been observed. The decrease may be attributed to the perpetration of attacks and fear of attacks by armed bandits, including kidnappings and robberies, along roads linking Nigeria to Niger. Over the month, peaks were observed on 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th which corresponded to market days in Gada, Illela, Sabon Birnin, Yarbulutu, Mailalle  ( in Nigeria ) , Tumfafi, Dandadi and Souloulou  ( in Niger ) . The presidential runoff election held in Niger on 21 February coincided with market days however, that did not affect the movements recorded as Sokoto FMP recorded high inflow because most of the traders reside along the border towns and had easier accessibility to the Nigeria Niger border.
[ 10th Mar, 2021, North east, Nigeria ]  Five Local Government Areas  ( LGAs )  located in the state of Borno were analysed: Abadam, Guzamala, Kala/Balge, Kukawa and Marte. Since 2010, violence has increased in relation to the Boko Haram insurgency and counter insurgency operations. The state of Borno is the most affected and the one with the most severe humanitarian access restrictions. The conflict has caused a massive destruction of infrastructures, killing of thousands of people and displaced millions of people. This situation has strongly affected the agricultural sector, limited access to the land and population movements causing significant decrease in cultivated land areas and the resulting production of food
[ 2nd April 2021, Nigeria ]  Chikwe Ihekweazu, director of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said "We have had more people in need of specialized care, with many requiring supplemental oxygen and ventilators".
[ 31st August 2020, Jere, Mafa, Kondunga and Maiduguri ] 50%  ( n=1990 )  of respondents cited they do not face any challenge or face any problem in accessing water for household use. 32.2% cited Long queue time at water point, and 27% cited Long distance to water point as challenges in accessing water.
[ 6th July 2021, Nigeria ]  Disease outbreaks : The conflict continues to erode coping mechanisms and resilience to shocks, resulting in seasonal torrential rains and floods further increasing the vulnerability of populations living in flood prone areas. This in turn contributes to water borne disease outbreaks such as cholera. The COVID 19 pandemic deepened humanitarian needs and complicated the humanitarian response. The Nigerian economy suffered from the fall in global oil prices and re striction measures to curtail the spread of the virus, such as intermittent border closures. Consequently, livelihoods have been impaired, leading to loss of income and buying pow er and further increasing vulnerability and food insecurity.
[ 2nd July 2021, North East Nigeria ]  NIGERIA: The impact of insurgent attacks are the shrinking humanitarian space within the North East, the targeted attacks on schools, learning facilities and child friendly spaces, the heightened and aggressive posture of the military towards humanitarian aid workers and imposition of movement restriction, cancellation of helicopter services by UNHAS to some deep filed locations.
[ 31st August 2020, Jere, Mafa, Kondunga and Maiduguri ] 79% of respondents reported knowing about child protection issues in their community and when asked to list some of the situations that put children in danger in their community, basic needs not met  ( 67% )  and No access to school or to health care  ( 29% )  were the most frequently mentioned  ( see table 18 below ) , also there was no significant difference across LGAs.
[ 1st Feb 2020, Nigeria ]  In February 2020, Nigeria faced a potentially catastrophic COVID 19 outbreak due to multiple introductions, high population density in urban slums, prevalence of other infectious diseases and poor health infrastructure. As in other countries, Nigerian policymakers had to make rapid and consequential decisions with limited understanding of transmission dynamics and the efficacy of available control measures.
[ 19th Apr 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  In Gombe, only 7 per cent of respondents reported that everyone in their location had access to water and soap, while in Adamawa 34 per cent of respondents reported that everyone in their location had access to water and soap. In Yobe, 7 per cent of respondents reported that nobody in the location assesses had access to water and soap.
[ 1st Feb 2021, North east Nigeria ] The Borno State Government started facilitating IDPs to return to their local government areas  ( LGAs )  of origin, with the aim to relocate all IDPs from Maiduguri to their LGAs of origin by May 2021; however the humanitarian community remains concerned about returns that may not be sustainable and aligned to the Borno State Returns Strategy. Nigerian refugees in Cameroon and Niger continue to arrive into bordering LGAs in Nigeria due to insecurity and poor living conditions in their areas of asylum. Some 6,000 Nigerian refugees crossed international borders into IDP camps in 2020, many of them  ( 68% )  into Damasak and Bama towns.
[ 1st May 2021, North East Nigeria  ] Cross Border Movements: More than 515 families of about 1,650 individuals cross border movements were recorded through the four official entry points of Banki, Damasak, Ngala and Pulka in Borno State, despite the ongoing international effort to contain the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic such as closure of official entry points by the various governments. Banki recorded higher in movements, followed by Damasak, Pulka and Ngala. The high movements recorded in Banki can be alluded to the recently concluded first phase of the government led repatriation to Bama and Banki, which would have triggered spontaneous movement via this route .In Damasak, the series of NSAG attacks caused pendular movements between Damask and neighbouring villages in Niger Republic. Nigerians constituted the majority of the movements, followed by Cameroonians. The movement triggers include family visits, forced movements due to insecurity, return to country of origin, and seasonal job opportunities.
[ 26th July 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Access is further reduced due to shortages in skilled health personnel, a lack of adequate medicine and supplies, and the high cost of treatment. Displaced populations are at heightened risk due to overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions.
[ 6th July 2021, Nigeria ]  The impacts on health care and education services are equally devastating. Some 40 per cent of health facilities in the BAY states have been damaged or destroyed, while insecurity frequently disrupts vaccination campaigns and other essential health services for children and other vulnerable groups in inaccessible areas. With 935 schools closed, over 1.4 million girls and nearly 1.3 million boys are out of school and facing an uncertain future without education. This has been further exacerbated to further school closures linked to COVID 19. Despite the deteriorating security situation, shrinking hu manitarian space and outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic, humanitarian actors still successfully mobilized $622.5 million which was 58 per cent of HRP requirements in 2020.
[ 26th July 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] The conflict in north eastern Nigeria has been associated with numerous adverse health outcomes. Boko Haram activity has been associated with higher rates of child mortality, undernutrition and wasting of children, lower vaccination rates, reduced access to maternal healthcare, and psychological trauma. Insecurity slowed polio eradication efforts and has likely worsened the HIV/ AIDS situation.
[ 26th July 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Education has been an important target of direct attack by Boko Haram, a group whose name is frequently translated as “Western education is forbidden.' Between 2014 and early 2017, Boko Haram destroyed roughly 1,500 schools while claiming over 1,200 students and teachers as casualties. Over 1,000 children have been abducted since 2013, including the 2014 abduction of 276 girls from a school in Chibok and another incident six months later, when more than 300 children were abducted from a primary school in Damasak. Direct attacks on education peaked between 2013 and 2015 but have slowed in recent years.
[ 1st May 2021, North East Nigeria  ] Some of the families reported that they do not have any form of legal documentation. No significant protection concerns were reported during the movement and refoulment recorded. All the individuals accessed COVID 19 services such as awareness, hygiene facilities and temperature screening at the entry points. Border monitors and nurses coordinated with government health workers and other UN agencies such as the World Health Organization  ( WHO )  and International Organization for Migration to address identified gaps in response.
[ 26th July 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Education has also been disrupted due to school closures and takeovers as well as the displacement of students and teachers. Many schools remain closed or have experienced disruptions, while students who can enroll often lack access to sufficient learning materials and many teachers lack the minimum teaching qualifications, according to the Education in Emergencies Working Group in Nigeria. Bertoni et al. find that proximity to conflict in the region lowers school enrolment in nearby villages and the average educational attainment of the population.
[ 19th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Economic impact of lockdown and COVID 19 resulting in fewer resources to spend on health. Insecurity due to terrorism and other security risks hampered response in some parts of the country. Health system weaknesses including limited testing capacity and ability to manage critically ill patients.
[ 19th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Weaknesses: Limited ability for researchers to initiate position papers on topics they found relevant. Lack of transparency in content of position papers and inputs into decision making process. Predominance of epidemiologists with relatively lesser participation of social scientists, economists, risk communication specialists, and other specialists. Bureaucratic red tape hindered important serological and contact tracing studies.
[ 19th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Outside limitations : Fractured governance, with lack of coordination between multiple tiers with responsibility for implementation. Political dynamics and interests hampering response in some states. Public distrust of public health system and in political leadership due to chronic lack of performance.
[ 22nd April 2021, Nigeria ] Under COVID 19 situation, women, men, boys, and girls have mostly been confined to their homes which has contributed to increase risks of GBV. This situation exacerbated is coupled with the practice of negative socio culture norms, power imbalances and gender inequalities which remain to be the root cause of GBV in most communities.
[ 16th April 2021, Nigeria ]  In a statement on April 16, Dr. Faisal Shuaibu, who leads the National Primary Health Care Development Agency  ( NPHCDA ) , announced that the government is moving up its timeline for administering the second dose of the jab to factor in global supply challenges, as well as its capacity to get more vaccines and deliver on its COVID 19 response plan to vaccinate 70% of the country in the next two years.
[ 19th Apr 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  However, in 34 per cent of the locations assessed  ( both camps/camp like settings and host communities ) , most people had access to handwashing stations with soap and water  ( down from 39% )  while in 29 per cent of locations, about half of the people had access to with water and soap  ( up from 24% ) . In 17 per cent of the locations, only a few people had access  ( up from 15% )  and in 17 per cent of the locations, everyone had access to handwashing stations filled with water and soap  ( down from 18% ) . Only in 3 per cent of the locations assessed, respondents stated that nobody in their community had access to water and soap  ( down from 4% ) .
[ 1st Sep 2020, Nigeria ] In September 2020, in collaboration with NIMR, University College London  ( UCL )  and US CDC, NCDC began population based household sero surveys on COVID 19 in four states. This was to estimate the burden of COVID 19 in these states, especially given limited testing. The initial round of survey included a representative sample of individuals  ( both children and adults )  living in 2,598 households, covering 0.05% of the total population of the states surveyed. In collaboration with the PTF COVID 19, University College, London and other partners, NCDC carried out regular modelling activities. These were used for decision making such as border closure and reopening, school closure, travel restrictions among others.
[ 1st Jan 2021, Nigeria ] Nigeria was one of the first countries globally to require a COVID 19 PCR negative test for all incoming international travelers. PHS has in collaboration with NCDC and other stakeholders developed various protocols for COVID 19 control approved by the PTF for implementation at PoE. In September 2020, the process became digitalised using the Nigeria International Travel Portal set up with support from the Private Sector Coalition against COVID 19  ( CACOVID ) . As at January 2021, over 259,586 travelers have used the portal with 6,326  ( 2.44% )  cases detected on entry.
[ 26th July 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] In the No Conflict scenario, these challenges do not disappear. But north eastern Nigeria can develop and progress in a time of peace. GDP growth in the region averages 4.5 percent through 2019. We expect growth in GDP per capita would likely still have stagnated early on, averaging roughly one percent through 2019, reflecting a trend of slower growth nationwide and in many other states. Moreover, the entire country would still be affected by the COVID 19 pandemic in 2020. But even with these setbacks, we project that a north eastern Nigeria without conflict would have a GDP per capita of nearly $3,400 by 2030, an improvement of more than 40 percent from 2008.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] IDPs living in host communities or residing on private land also risk eviction. Some 36% of IDPs face challenges with land and property issues. In 2020, an estimated 72,000 IDPs  ( 6% of the total outside formal camps )  report that they risk being evicted
[ 15th April 2021, Nigeria ]  Health workers at the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control ( NAFDAC ) , on Thursday, embarked on a seven day warning strike.
[ 26th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Yewande Sadiku, CEO of theNigerian Investment Promotion Commission  ( NIPC )  noted that the country is the 14th largest economy in the world with a “large population of young, energetic, tech savvy people with an entrepreneurial, can do spirit.'
[ 1st Feb 2021, Nigeria ] In 2020, over 3,700 cases of GBV were reported; this was a 15% decrease from 2019, but under reporting and likely weaknesses of systems to detect and track such incidents may make this an illusory decline. Desperation drives women to negative coping strategies, such as exchanging sex for food and other necessities. Displacement and returns impose high risk on separated and unaccompanied children. Boys and adolescent males risk forcible recruitment by armed groups, or suspicion on the part of authorities of association with armed groups. Civilians continue to suffer death and injury from explosive ordnance, including the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.
[ 30 Mar 2021, Nigeria ] The crisis currently affecting the Lake Chad Basin states results from a complex combination of factors, including conflict with Non State Armed Groups, extreme poverty, underdevelopment and a changing climate, which together have triggered significant displacement of populations. As of 30 March 2021, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria were hosting an estimated 5,194,988 affected individuals made up of Internally Displaced Persons  ( IDPs ) , Refugees  ( both in  and out of camp ) , Returnees  ( Former IDPs and Returnees from abroad )  and Third Country Nationals  ( TCNs ) . 75 per cent of the affected population  ( representing 3,893,150 individuals )  were located in Nigeria, while 11 per cent resided in Cameroon  ( 561,665 individuals ) , 9 per cent in Chad  ( 474,028 individuals )  and 5 per cent in Niger  ( 266,145 individuals ) .
[ 16th 25th March 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  The lingering conflict in Nigeria's North East Zone has been the major cause of widespread population displacement. Over 2 million persons have been forced to leave their areas of residence in search of safety and security in neighboring Wards and LGAs.
[ 24th   30th July 2021, Borno State ]  Solidarites International have resumed water trucking to Shuwari Host community and Ministry of Works Camp. In the past week, 2 SI solar boreholes in Fulatari Camp were repaired. Also, the rehabilitation of toilets and showers is on going in Fulatari Camp. Klagaru and Sangaya Camps have 41 toilets and 63 toilets respectfully that need dislodgement. NRC distributed hygiene kits to 450 IDP households. The hygiene kits included: 2 buckets, 2 jerry cans, 2 sachets of detergent, 18 tablets of soap, 2 packs of Oral Rehydraton Treatment  ( ORT ) , 2 kettles and 20 sachets of aqua tabs. IOM WASH volunteers continued COVID 19 sensitization and hygiene promotion campaigns in various camps. In the past week, the hygiene promotion included a cholera prevention campaign in case an outbreak should occur. On a weekly basis, the environmental and sanitation situation is assessed by the IOM WASH volunteers.
[ 1st Feb 2021, North east Nigeria ] The operating environment remains extremely volatile, particularly in Borno State, where all the major supply routes have become dangerous due to risk of attacks by non state armed groups  ( NSAGs ) , as well as from unexploded ordnance and improvised landmines. This poses a risk to civilians and, moreover, aid workers, humanitarian cargo and assets. Humanitarian hubs and aid organisations' offices suffered regular attacks in 2020.
[ 13th April 2021, Nigeria ]  “Since the first case was confirmed in Lagos on Feb 27 2020, COVID 19 has taken  [ more than ]  2,060 Nigerian lives and continued to strain our economy. Our GDP has fallen by 23% due to the downturn in economic activities, both inside Nigeria and with our international trading partners,' said Osagie Enahire, Nigeria's minister of health, on Tuesday.
[ 1st May 2021, North East Nigeria  ] More than 2, 485 families of 15, 400 IDPs presented themselves for vulnerability screening in the BAY States, where 2,820 people were screened as the most vulnerable. Their vulnerabilities include children, women, and the elderly with specific needs. Other protection concerns that heightened vulnerabilities include release from NSAG abduction, arbitrary arrest and forced recruitment to NSAG. Almost 260 of the 295 vulnerable children screened were orphans due to the conflict, children heads of households and unaccompanied and separated children.
[ 26th July 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] We find that reductions in enrolment resulting from the conflict reduce the overall education years of the population. By 2030, the conflict attributable reduction in education reaches a full year, a loss which, if the No Conflict scenario is any indication, could take two decades to recover from.
[ 13th April 2021, Nigeria ]  Nigeria has seen the second highest number of COVID 19 cases in Africa, with more than 164,000 confirmed cases and over 2,000 deaths. So far, less than 1% of Nigerians ( 1,101,000 out of 200 million )  have received the first dose of the jab.
[ 26th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Even so, the longer term prospects for economic growth in Nigeria are promising, according to many observers who cite the country's population size  ( the largest in Africa ) , as well as rich natural resources, including fossil fuels, minerals, and arable land. Nigeria also boasts the continent's highest nominal GDP. In some sectors, the crisis may even open up new opportunities, say experts, especially with the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area  ( AfCFTA )  agreement.
[ 26th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Lockdowns and movement restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID 19 hampered businesses, slowed down trade, and disrupted supply chains, causing significant uncertainty for Nigeria's business community and investors. As a result, the 85 million Nigerians living in poverty are at risk, as are Nigeria's 41 million small and medium enterprises, which account for three quarters of employment.
[ 1st 30th April 2021, Nigeria ] The availability of helicopters to field locations is currently very restricted due to space limitations, weather conditions and security concerns, which is impacting on ETS deployments. The security situation remains volatile.
[ 26th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Agribusiness accounts for about 23 percent of Nigeria's GDP and employs 45 percent of the workforce. With 82 million hectares of arable land more than 40 percent of the country's total plentiful water supplies, and a favorable climate, Nigeria could further develop numerous crops, including cassava, citrus, cocoa, sesame seeds, and tomatoes. Furthermore, by developing agri processing, Nigeria can reduce its reliance on food imports and increase its food security.
[ 26th July 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Boko Haram activity has been associated with reductions in crop production and productivity as well as declines in hired agricultural labor and wages. Frequent attacks on markets have led to closures and reduced market activity across the region as well as reduced trade in agriculture. Mass displacement has led to land abandonment and holdings left fallow. Many farmers are unable to invest in agriculture and lack access to land, assets, capital, and key inputs. In some areas, farmers face restrictions limiting the types of crops that can be planted and how far they can travel for farming activities.
[ 1st Feb 2021, Nigeria ] Poor access to health services is costing lives: many children die because of preventable diseases like malaria, acute watery diarrhoea or cholera, and measles. A major part of the host community population  ( 42% )  have inadequate access to water for domestic use. Many households also face significant protection issues, mainly women and girls, and in particular becoming victims of sexual or gender based violence  ( SGBV ) .
[ 26th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Though the health impact of the pandemic in Nigeria has been limited compared to many other countries, the economic toll from COVID 19 has been challenging. In the first quarter of 2020, the global economic slowdown triggered by the pandemic led to a collapse in oil and gas prices, which account for almost 90 percent of Nigeria's exports and more than half of its fiscal revenues.
[ 22nd April 2021, Nigeria ]  Having received 3.94 million doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines in early March, Nigeria commenced vaccination beginning with healthcare workers. The country received another 300,000 doses of the Astrazeneca vaccine from telecom giant MTN and additional 100,000 doses of Covishield COVID 19 vaccines from the Indian government.
[ 15th July 2021, Nigeria ]  Having discovered its index COVID 19 case on 28 February 2020, Nigeria has since recorded nearly 169 000 cases and 2125 deaths from the virus. As confirmed cases surged during the two waves the country has witnessed, Lagos state became the epicentre of the outbreak, accounting for 35% of cumulative cases, which threatened to overwhelm local health systems.
[ 1st Feb2020  1st Jan 2021, Nigeria ] The epidemiology of COVID 19 in Nigeria has since evolved, with cases identified in all states and the Federal Capital Territory  ( FCT ) . Although Lagos State was initially the epicentre of the outbreak, Kano State, Kaduna State and FCT are also high burden territories. Males appeared to be disproportionately affected, accounting for 60% of the confirmed cases. Most cases have been in people aged 30  39 years. The clinical presentation of COVID 19 cases in Nigeria suggests largely mild to moderate presentation
[ 1st Jan 2021, Nigeria ] By January 2021, NCDC had established more than 70 public health laboratories and supported the activation of 36 private laboratories. Every state in Nigeria now has at least one public health laboratory for COVID 19 diagnosis. The activities of the COVID 19 laboratories are coordinated by the NCDC National Reference Laboratory  ( NRL ) , including the development of national testing algorithm, distribution of reagents and supplies, quality assurance and other activities.
[ 15th July 2021, Nigeria ]  During the initial surge implementation phase of Home Based Care between February and April this year, 1060 people were managed under the programme in six high burden districts of Lagos state without a single death being recorded. This accounted for 81.4% of the total number of cases. The programme was subsequently extended to all 37 Nigerian states and the country's Federal Capital Territory.
[ 26th March 2021, Nigeria ]  In response to the impact of COVID 19, the government approved the one year, $5.9 billion  ( ₦2.3 trillion )  Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan in June 2020 to boost the country's economy, encourage local sourcing for goods and services, and protect the most vulnerable.
[ 15th July 2021, Nigeria ]  “The benefit of the Home Based Care arrangement in Nigeria is two pronged; firstly, it is a patient centred approach to care, and secondly, it frees up limited bed spaces in the treatment centres for the more severe cases of COVID 19,' says Dr Comfort Kusimo, World Health Organization  ( WHO )  Incident Management System Coordinator in Lagos state. Before the implementation of Home Based Care in Lagos state, the bed capacity across all isolation centres was 605, with an average of 98 beds occupied weekly. Since implementation, the capacity is 526, with an average of just seven beds occupied weekly.
[ 19th   25th Jun 2021, Borno State ]  As a result of the attack on 24 June 2021, a total of 1,344 individuals were displaced from Dikwa LGA towards the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and 3 individuals were injured. They arrived at Dikwa Motor Park from various camps and communities in Dikwa LGA. As presented on the map below, their intended destinations were locations in the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in Borno State. Since the first attack in Dikwa on 1 March 2021, a total of 22,824 IDPs have been recorded by DTM in Dikwa Motor Park. They were displaced from Dikwa LGA and en route to destinations in the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in Borno State. Additionally, since 1 May 2021, a total of 9,636 returnees have been recorded by DTM in the same transit point. They are returning from locations in the LGA Maiduguri Metropolitan Council towards Dikwa LGA.
[ 7th 13th Dec Mar 2020,North east Nigeria ] Returnee: It seems likely that the hard to endure conditions in some returnees' former places of displacement acted as a ‘push' factor in their decision to return.  ( As a small snapshot, though not reflecting a representative sample, of the 298 people who left camps in the week of 7 13 December 2020 in Borno and Adamawa states, 23.4% cited poor living conditions in their camp as the main reason. 48.7% cited voluntary relocation, 14% cited improved security in their destination, and 13% cited conflict or attack near their camp.61 )  Others were encouraged to return with the hope of receiving return packages from the government.
[ 1st 7th March, 2021, Nigeria ]  A total of 31 fatalities associated with COVID 19 have been reported since outbreak. CFR= 3.3%
[ 29th May   4th Jun 2021, Borno State ]  There was an attack by a NSAG on local securities escorting the locals to bushes to fetch firewood in the past week, Two of the local securities lost their lives and three others sustained injuries, they have since been taken to Maiduguri for medical treatment
[ 29th May   4th Jun 2021, Borno State ]  As a result of the attacks, between 29 May and 4 June 2021, a total of 1,390 individuals were displaced from Dikwa LGA towards the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. They arrived at Dikwa Motor Park from various camps and communities in Dikwa LGA. As presented on the map below, their intended destinations were locations in the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in Borno State. Since the first attack in Dikwa on 1 March 2021, a total of 18,644 IDPs have been recorded by DTM in Dikwa Motor Park. They were displaced from Dikwa LGA and en route to destinations in the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in Borno State. Additionally, since 1 May 2021, a total of 5,893 returnees have been recorded by DTM in the same transit point. They are returning from locations in the LGA Maiduguri Metropolitan Council towards Dikwa LGA.
[ 12th 18th April 2021, Nigeria: Adamawa State ] Surveillance: 1,079 out of 13,659 samples tested are positive. Giving a positivity rate of 7.9% . 12.0% of confirmed cases are known contacts of previously confirmed cases .5.5% of confirmed cases are health workers . All 21 LGAs have now reported at least one confirmed case.
[ 19th Apr 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  Thirty five per cent  ( down from 63% )  of respondents in camps and camp like settings reported their access to services disrupted due to the pandemic against 36 per cent  ( down from 66% )  of respondents living among host communities. The considerable differences in service disruption compared to the previous round of assessments could be explained by the efforts to restore the access to services by the Government and the humanitarian community
[ 30th may 2021, Taraba State ]  The clashes affected a total of 1,628 individuals. Following the attack on 30 May in Sabon Gida ward in Gassol LGA of Taraba State, 1,337 individuals were forced to flee their locations of origin towards villages in Mutum Biyu ii ward in Gassol LGA of Taraba State.
[ 17th May 2021, Nigeria ] The NBS said that the percentage change in the average composite of CPI for the 12 months period ending in April over the average of CPI for the previous 12 months period was 15.04 percent. This, it said, represented a 0.48 per cent increase over 14.55 per cent recorded in March. It, however, said that the rural index also rose by 0.95 per cent in April, down by 0.57 per cent, compared to the 1.52 per cent rate recorded in March.
[ 22   28 May 2021,Dikwa LGA  ( Borno State )  ] As a result of the attacks, between 22 and 28 May 2021, a total of 1,494 individuals were displaced from Dikwa LGA towards the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. They arrived at Dikwa Motor Park from various camps and communities in Dikwa LGA. As presented on the map below, their intended destinations were locations in the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in Borno State. Since the first attack in Dikwa on 1 March 2021, a total of 17,254 IDPs have been recorded by DTM in Dikwa Motor Park. They were displaced from Dikwa LGA and en route to destinations in the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in Borno State. Additionally, since 1 May 2021, a total of 4,569 returnees have been recorded by DTM in the same transit point. They are returning from locations in the LGA Maiduguri Metropolitan Council towards Dikwa LGA.
[ 17th May 2021, Nigeria ] The data bureau said that “All items less farm produce'' or Core inflation, which excludes the prices of volatile agricultural produce stood at 12.74 percent in April, up by 0.07 per cent when compared with 12.67 per cent recorded in March. It added that on month on month basis, the core sub index increased by 0.99 per cent in April, down by 0.07 per cent when compared with 1.06 per cent recorded in March.
[ 17th May 2021, Nigeria ] It said that the highest increases were recorded in the prices of pharmaceutical products, vehicle spare parts, hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments. Other areas are garments, furniture and furnishing, medical services, shoes and other footwear. Others are motor cars, major household appliances whether electric or not, dental services, hospital services, non durable household goods and fuel and lubricants for personal transport equipment.
[ 22nd 28th March 2021, Nigeria ] Coordination: The SMOH, with the support of WHO and partners, is leading and coordinating the implementation of COVID 19 response activities in all affected LGAs of the state . Conducted regular COVID 19 response coordination meetings with partners and stakeholders .Conducting COVID 19 vaccination daily review meetings with partners and stakeholders.
[ 22nd 28th March 2021, Nigeria ] Laboratory and Diagnostic Support: Twenty three  ( 23 )  samples tested positive, nine hundred, and fifteen  ( 915 )  are negative, and the results of the remaining eight hundred, and twenty seven  ( 827 )  samples are pending. Following up with the laboratory team to retrieve pending sample results.
[ 22nd 28th March 2021, Nigeria ] The total number of samples collected is twelve thousand, four hundred and seventy eight  ( 12,478 ) . Three hundred and fourteen  ( 316 )  results are positive, six thousand, six hundred and twenty eight  ( 6,628 )  are negative, forty two  ( 42 )  for a repeat test, and four thousand, five thousand, for hundred and ninety two  ( 5,492 )  remaining sample results are pending.