African news in nigeria
Here are some recent African news stories from Nigeria:
Politics
- Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari Signs New Electoral Act: President Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, which aims to improve the country's electoral process and reduce electoral violence. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Senate Confirms New Chief Justice: The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. (Source: Premium Times)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June, driven by high food prices and a weak naira. (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.1% in Q2: The NBS has reported that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.1% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
Security
- Nigeria's Military Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Zamfara: The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to flush out bandits in Zamfara State, following a surge in attacks in the region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping of Students: The Nigerian police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students in Kaduna State. (Source: Punch)
Health
- Nigeria Reports Outbreak of Lassa Fever: The Nigerian government has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, with 12 deaths recorded so far. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nigeria Launches New Vaccine to Combat Meningitis: The Nigerian government has launched a new vaccine to combat meningitis, which has been responsible for several outbreaks in the country. (Source: Leadership)
Sports
- Nigeria's Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Goal)
- Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 76-55 in a qualifying match. (Source: ESPN)
These are just a few of the latest African news stories from Nigeria.