The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has assured Nigerians that there is no indication of large-scale COVID-19 spread following the confirmation of a fresh case in Cross River State.
The agency said immediate public health measures had already been activated and there was no current evidence of community-wide transmission.
According to health officials, the confirmed patient has been isolated and is receiving treatment under established medical guidelines.
Authorities also stated that the individual is in stable condition and responding positively to care.
The case was first announced by the Cross River State Government, raising concerns years after the global emergency phase of the pandemic officially ended.
State officials disclosed that the patient is a foreign national working in Akamkpa Local Government Area.
He reportedly entered Nigeria in March before later showing symptoms linked to the virus.
Following the diagnosis, disease control teams began tracing persons who may have had close contact with the patient.
The NCDC said all identified contacts were being monitored while surveillance activities had been intensified.
The agency added that collaboration between federal health authorities, Cross River State officials and technical partners had strengthened the ongoing response.
Measures introduced include contact tracing, monitoring, infection prevention and continued surveillance of respiratory illnesses.
The public health body urged residents not to panic but to remain cautious.
Nigerians were advised to maintain regular handwashing, observe proper respiratory hygiene and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
The latest development has revived memories of the pandemic that disrupted global travel, healthcare systems and economies after first emerging in 2019.
Nigeria also recorded thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of confirmed infections during that period.
Although the emergency phase has ended, experts continue to stress the importance of surveillance and rapid response whenever new cases appear.
Health officials insist that early detection and coordinated action remain key to preventing wider outbreaks.
The NCDC said it would continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates when necessary.
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