The federal government has approved the reopening schools for the graduating classes to allow students resume preparation for their examinations.

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha said, the federal government also lifted the ban on interstate movement outside curfew hours and reopened airports for domestic flights.

Mustapha also said President Muhammadu Buhari approved the extension of the phased lockdown for four weeks, meaning the 10pm to 4am nationwide curfew, restrictions on mass gatherings and sporting activities will continue.