The initial ban was brought in at the end of March in order to halt the spread of coronavirus.

Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation, told a press briefing that the decision was made "based on the advice of experts".

A presidential aide has tweeted the news:

BREAKING: Presidential Task Force announcement just now, on behalf of @NigeriaGov: “The Ban on all flights will be extended for an additional 4 weeks.”