February 2020

First coronavirus case in sub-Saharan Africa confirmed in Nigeria.

March
2020

Only 350 ventilators and 350 ICU beds are available country-wide.

A Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 is commissioned.

Lockdown for Lagos state starts on March 30.

April
2020

The National Cash Transfer Office starts giving out cash transfers to 1 million poorer families to help them weather the impact of the pandemic.

May
2020

Crude oil prices fall by 60% since the COVID-19 outbreak; oil is Nigeria’s main source of revenue.

June
2020

Nigeria plans to cut 43% of its basic health care funding.

Doctors strike over lack of personal protective equipment and hazard pay.

By June 17, 10 doctors have died and 812 health workers have been infected.

Misinformation and rumors about COVID-19 deter response efforts.

August
2020

As of August 4, 44,433 cases and 910 deaths are recorded; 15,414 cases and 192 deaths in Lagos state alone.