The Federal Government has announced a further easing of the lockdown in the country with a full opening of the financial sectors, with banks expected to resume ‘normal working hours’, effective June 2,
The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, stated this during a briefing in Abuja on Monday.
He said, “Effective from Tuesday, June 2, the easing of the lockdown will be characterised by the following:
“There will be full opening of the financial sector with banks now allowed to operate normal working hours five days a week.”
Aliyu also added that the curfew would now be between 10pm and 4am daily.
He said, “The nationwide curfew will remain in place but the timing will be reduced to 10pm and 4am.
He also announced the relaxation of the restriction placed on places of worship as part of measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
He said, “There is a ban on gatherings of more than 20 people outside of a workplace.
“Relaxation of restriction on places of worship based on guidelines issued by the PTF and protocols agreed by state governments.
“Managed access to markets and locations of economic activity to limit the risk of transmission
“Ban on inter-state travels except for the movement of agricultural produce, petroleum products, manufactured goods, and essential services;
“Mandatory use of non-medical face masks in public places;