The Federal Government has reviewed the nationwide curfew imposed on the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the Presidential Taskforce, the nationwide curfew will now start from 12 midnight to 4am.
The National Coordinator of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, stated this during a briefing at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday.
He said: “I will first of all start with general movement. We are modifying the nationwide curfew to commence from 12 midnight to 4am nationwide, effective from 12:00 tonight.”
“This does not apply to people on essential services and international travellers that might be returning from abroad.”
He also stated that all limitations to land travels have been lifted and markets across the country can now open and operate all day.
Similarly, the PTF national coordinated also stated that cinemas and amusement parks can also operate, with the exception of bars and night clubs, which he said, will remain closed.
Meanwhile, Mr Mustapha urged States considering reopening their schools to conduct risks assessment before doing so, to enable the safety of all vulnerable groups.
The PTF had in June, adjusted the initial nationwide curfew of 8:00 pm – 6:00 am to 10:00 pm – 4:00 am in a bid to limit social interactions and, reduce the risk of transmission of the virus.