COVID-19: Airport closures extended

IMPACT – HIGH

Nigeria has extended the closure of all airports for another four weeks to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Key Points:

• The closure of all airports has been extended until June 7. It is anticipated the closure will be reviewed then.
• Employers should expect significant disruptions to employee mobility and all but essential business.

Additional information: In March, visa-on-arrival was suspended for nationals from 13 countries and international airports were closed for incoming flights. Additionally, the three cities of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun were placed on lockdown and all businesses and offices were suspended there. The lockdown was then extended in April.

Analysis & Comments: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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