The Federal Government on Monday announced the extension of
the closure of airports in the country by two weeks.
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who disclosed this on
Monday, said the decision was due to the coronavirus pandemic.
He tweeted, “COVID-19. As a result of the extension on
lockdown by Mr. President it is no longer possible for us to open our airspace
and airports for normal operations by the 23rd April, 2020.
“They will remain closed for a further two weeks. This
subject to review as appropriate.”
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on
Sunday confirmed 86 new COVID-19 cases in the country, bringing the total
number of confirmed cases to 627.
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