The federal government has approved the extension of the second phase of the lockdown for another four weeks as the country continues its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

This was announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, BOSS MUSTAPHA, at the daily briefing in Abuja.

The National Coordinator of the taskforce, Dr SANI ALIYU disclosed that the team has toldthe aviation authorities to begin the process for the reopening of international flights.

Dr ALIYU also talked about national common entrance for primary school students while reiterating that schools remain closed.

Here in Lagos, Worship centres are set to reopen today with Muslim Jumat prayers while Church services on Sunday.