27 February 2020COVID-19Muhammadu Buhari
Nigeria confirms the first COVID-19 case in sub-Saharan Africa.
Historical records for Nigeria in 2020, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Nigeria confirms the first COVID-19 case in sub-Saharan Africa.
Orders lockdowns in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja.
Announces the disbanding of SARS after nationwide protests.
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