As the world currently reels from the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic, we take a look at some other outbreaks that affected Nigeria in the past. ⁣⁣ ⁣

The world is currently facing a coronavirus pandemic for which there is no cure and most countries have gone on lockdown, with some urging their citizens to practice social distancing as a way of curbing the virus' spread. But some individuals have been flouting the rules of the lockdown in their respective countries.⁣⁣ GuardianTV presents how nations have handled these transgressions.⁣⁣

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus, scammers have gone to work, fleecing people of their money and finding dubious ways of getting their financial details. GuardianTV presents a few tips on how to avoid falling for their tricks and schemes.⁣⁣

As the coronavirus continues to spread, South Africa's homeless are classed as one of the country's most vulnerable groups. South Africa has been under a nationwide lockdown for a week, and temporary shelters are filling to capacity as the government tries to provide support for this high risk community.

On this week's Inside Stuff, Martin Oloja talks about recognising and working on the opportunities in the Covid-19 crisis.

As of April 2, more than 200,000 patients have recovered from coronavirus infection, Nigeria has also recorded her share cases of discharged patients. Yes, many have lost their lives to the deadly virus, there some that are living proof that the virus is not necessarily a death sentence.⁣ ⁣ Stay healthy, stay home, stay safe and don’t relent in observing the proper hygiene during this period.⁣

Nigerians express divergent views on lockdown of states

Pains of the lockdown across parts of the country especially Lagos State went a notch further as Lagosians reacted angrily to the coronavirus lockdown which is currently taking its toll on the once bobbling commercial capital of Nigeria.

Day One of the lockdown order issued by President Muhammed Buhari for the residents of Lagos and Abuja went without too much drama as one would expect. While some complied and stayed home, others were probably not aware of the importance of the stay-at-home- order.⁣ ⁣ GuardianTV, as usual, went around capturing activities, or lack off as the case may be, in both cities.⁣ ⁣

The Central Bank of Nigeria says Non-Performing Loans in the banking industry moderated to 6.54 in the February from 6.59 per cent in January. David Adu, Senior Analyst at Meristem Securities joins CNBC Africa for a focus on Nigeria’s banking sector and telecommunication industry.

It’s only Day-1 of a planned 14-day lockdown, and it’s not looking like it’s going to be the easiest of times for residents of the affected Nigerian cities, but here are six ways to help you stay positive over the next fortnight.⁣

As COVID-19 cases climb in Africa, countries have had monetary responses to the issue such as South Africa and Namibia cutting by 100 basis points, Ghana by 150 and Nigeria keeping rates unchanged in yesterday’s MPC announcement. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the economic impact of monetary response to COVID-19 in Africa is Ridle Markus, Africa Strategist at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.