THE AFTERMATH OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON NIGERIAN ECONOMY. IMPLICATIONS ON EDUCATION

Abstract

Abstract

Coronavirus which caused diseases that range from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome, is a family from virus. The most recent coronavirus which has been referred to as COVID-19 due to the fact that it started in China in 2019 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered Coronavirus. The deadly disease hit Nigeria in 28^th February 2020 and with 343 confirmed cases and 10 deaths in 13^th April 2020, Nigeria was compelled to look for measures to contain the pandemic and prevent or slow down the spread of the virus. As a result, Nigeria government embarked on some measures which include total lockdown to restrict movements, social distancing to prevent transmission, washing of hands and wearing of face or nose masks. However most of these measures coupled with the menace of the pandemic have adversely affected the Nigerian economy. This work determines to investigate on the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic on Nigerian economy, and the implications in education. It seeks to look into how lockdown and social distancing have affected businesses and trades, price of oil, budget, food systems and individual citizens. It also seeks to find out the implications of COVID-19 effects in education.