A Practical Business Guide For Clients

The global impact of the Coronavirus ("COVID-19") outbreak on individuals, communities and businesses is rapidly evolving. COVID-19 has not only created an alarming health crisis around the world, but also a significant economic, business and commercial disruption. Nigeria has also been largely affected by the impact of COVID-19. On March 30, 2020, the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari issued a lockdown order, as set out in the COVID-19 Regulations 2020, directing the closure of all businesses (except for essential services providers) and the cessation of all movement in Lagos State, Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory for an initial fourteen , from March 30, 2020 till April 13, 2020 and a further fourteen (14) day extension ("Lockdown Period"). In addition, some States including Edo, Imo, Kano, and Katsina which are not subject to the Lockdown Period, have also issued local guidelines and curfews, restricting movement in the respective States. The six (6)