Bbc news on mm nigeria

Here are some recent news articles from the BBC on Nigeria:

Latest News

  1. Nigeria's Buhari signs bill to establish new police trust fund (BBC News, 24 February 2023) President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill establishing a new trust fund to support the Nigerian Police Force. The fund aims to improve the welfare of police officers and enhance their ability to combat crime.
  2. Nigeria's economy grows by 3.4% in 2022, says statistics agency (BBC News, 17 February 2023) Nigeria's economy grew by 3.4% in 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth rate is higher than the 2.7% recorded in 2021, but still below the country's potential growth rate.
  3. Nigeria's president Buhari to visit Russia for energy talks (BBC News, 14 February 2023) President Muhammadu Buhari is set to visit Russia for talks on energy cooperation and trade. The visit comes as Nigeria seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce its dependence on oil exports.

Recent Developments

  1. Nigeria's security challenges: What's behind the violence? (BBC News, 10 February 2023) Nigeria is facing a surge in violence, with attacks by armed groups and bandits causing widespread destruction and displacement. The BBC examines the root causes of the violence and the government's response.
  2. Nigeria's election: What's at stake in the 2023 polls? (BBC News, 7 February 2023) Nigeria is set to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in February 2023. The BBC looks at the key issues at stake, including the economy, security, and corruption.
  3. Nigeria's COVID-19 cases surge as Omicron variant spreads (BBC News, 3 February 2023) Nigeria has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the Omicron variant spreading rapidly across the country. The government has imposed new restrictions to try to slow the spread of the virus.

In-depth Analysis

  1. Nigeria's economy: Can the country diversify its revenue streams? (BBC News, 28 January 2023) Nigeria's economy is heavily reliant on oil exports, but the country is seeking to diversify its revenue streams. The BBC examines the challenges and opportunities facing Nigeria's economy.
  2. Nigeria's security: Can the government tackle the insurgency? (BBC News, 25 January 2023) Nigeria is facing a number of security challenges, including attacks by armed groups and bandits. The BBC looks at the government's response to the insurgency and the challenges it faces in tackling the violence.