The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed one death from Covid-19 and 14 new cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 111.

The NCDC said Lagos state had the highest number of cases at 68, followed by Abuja with 21.

In his first national address on the pandemic, President Muhammadu Buhari said the country had introduced healthcare measures, border security, fiscal and monetary policies in response and would continue to do so as the situation unfolded.

"Some of these measures will surely cause major inconveniences to many citizens. But these are sacrifices we should all be willing and ready to make for the greater good of our country," Buhari said.

"We also created a presidential task force to develop a workable national response strategy that is being reviewed on a daily basis as the requirements change. This strategy takes international best practices but adopts them to suit our unique local circumstances."

He noted that there was as yet no cure for Covid-19, with scientists around the world working hard to develop a vaccine.

"We are in touch with these institutions as they work towards a solution that will be certified by international and local medical authorities within the shortest possible time," said Buhari. 

He commended all public health and healthcare workers, port health authorities and other essential staff on the frontlines of Nigeria's response to the coronavirus outbreak for their dedication and commitment.