The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says COVID-19 cases in Nigeria have increased by 103, with total infections now 59,841.

The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Thursday.

“On the 8th of October 2020, 103 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria.

“Till date, 59841 cases have been confirmed, 51551 cases have been discharged and 1113 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

“The 103 new cases are reported from 13 states- Lagos (39), Rivers (21), FCT (19), Oyo (6) Kaduna (4), Bauchi (3), Ogun (3), Imo (2), Kano (2), Benue (1), Edo (1), Nasarawa (1), Plateau (1),” the NCDC said.