BREAKING: Confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria surge to 25 in less than 9 hours

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria has surged from 22 to 25 in less than 9 hours, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has said.

Recall that the FG confirmed an increase in the country's coronavirus cases from 12 to 22 on Saturday.

This led the Federal Government to announce the closure of both the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos; and Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja from Monday, March 23.

The NCDC who confirmed this additional surge via its official Twitter handle wrote:

"As at 06:45 am on the 22nd of March, there are 25 confirmed cases of #COVID19 recorded in Nigeria.

"Of the 25 confirmed cases, 2 have been discharged, with no death."

It also noted that all 3 cases were reported in Lagos State, and have travel history to high-risk countries in the last 7 days.

It promised to identify and follow up with the latest contacts. It also advised travelers into the country to self-isolate.

All 3 cases were reported in Lagos State, & have travel history to high-risk countries in the last 7 days

We’re working closely with @LSMOH to identify & follow up with contacts

If you‘ve returned to Nigeria from any country in the last 14 days, please stay in self-isolation

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 22, 2020