Us news on nigeria

Here are some recent news updates on Nigeria:

Politics

• Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, to replace the outgoing IGP, Mohammed Adamu. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation Bill, with a total expenditure of N16.39 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of anti-party activities. (Source: The Cable)

Economy

• Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2021, the highest in over three years. (Source: National Bureau of Statistics)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to restrict foreign exchange transactions to only essential goods and services. (Source: ThisDay Live)
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the price of petrol from N162 to N165 per liter. (Source: Punch Newspapers)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-central region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The police have arrested a notorious kidnapper, Wadume, who was involved in the abduction of 344 students from Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State. (Source: The Nation)
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to deploy troops to the country's borders to prevent the smuggling of arms and ammunition. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Health

• Nigeria has recorded its highest daily COVID-19 cases, with 1,867 new infections reported in a single day. (Source: Nigerian Centre for Disease Control)
• The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to provide free healthcare services to vulnerable groups, including the elderly and people with disabilities. (Source: The Guardian)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to provide additional support to Nigeria to combat the spread of COVID-19. (Source: WHO Africa)

Education

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the budget for education from 7% to 15% of the national budget. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its strike after reaching an agreement with the government on issues including salary increments and improved working conditions. (Source: The Punch)
• The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to provide scholarships to students from poor backgrounds. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

These are just a few of the many news updates on Nigeria. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!