 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has recorded 247 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. They were reported in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Platoon topped the list with 49 infections, followed by the Federal Capital Territory with 46 and Kanu with 29. 209,960 cases have been confirmed so far in Nigeria, out of which more than 198,000 people have been discharged. The total deaths related to COVID-19 in Nigeria now stand at 2,815.