22 2 2018 vanguard headline news

According to the Vanguard's headline news on February 22, 2018, some of the top stories were:

  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 1.95% in Q4 2017: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 1.95% in the fourth quarter of 2017, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth.
  2. Buhari signs executive order to boost local content: President Muhammadu Buhari signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in public procurement, with a view to boosting the economy and creating jobs.
  3. FG to establish 10 new universities: The Federal Government announced plans to establish 10 new universities across the country, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
  4. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 15.13%: The NBS reported that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 15.13% in January 2018, from 15.37% in December 2017, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline.
  5. EFCC arrests 10 suspected internet fraudsters: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos, with a view to tackling the growing menace of cybercrime in the country.

These were some of the top stories on the Vanguard's headline news on February 22, 2018.