According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), three of the additional cases are in Lagos State while one was discovered at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
A statement by the NCDC reveals that two of these cases are returning travellers.
As of 11:00pm on the 23rd of March, there are 40 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Nigeria.
Two out of the number confirmed have been discharged while one death has been recorded.