9ja community news
Here are some recent news updates from the Nigerian community:
Politics
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for civil servants from N30,000 to N40,000. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Senate has passed a bill to establish a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable for the 2023 general elections. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (Source: Punch)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and reduce importation. (Source: Leadership)
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Federal Ministry of Health has announced plans to establish a new hospital in each of the country's 36 states. (Source: The Nation)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Nigeria's efforts to improve its healthcare system. (Source: Guardian)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to build a new national stadium. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has launched a new initiative to promote the sport in the country. (Source: ThisDay)
Entertainment
- The Nigerian music industry has been praised for its growth and success. (Source: Guardian)
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote Nigerian culture and arts. (Source: Leadership)
- The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been recognized for its contributions to the country's economy. (Source: Punch)
Education
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to improve access to education in Nigeria. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the country's 36 states. (Source: The Nation)
- The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2022 May/June WASSCE results. (Source: Vanguard)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from the Nigerian community. I hope you find them informative and interesting!