Nigeria, June 10 -- The Lagos State Safety Commission has directed hotels, nightclubs, event centres, lounges, restaurants and other hospitality businesses across the state to strengthen hygiene and safety measures following the Ebola outbreak reported in parts of Central and East Africa.

The commission, however, stressed that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Lagos or anywhere in Nigeria, noting that the advisory is a precautionary measure aimed at protecting residents and visitors.

The directive comes amid intensified biosecurity screening by the federal government at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport as authorities seek to prevent the importation of the virus.

The latest advisory also follows recent efforts b...