All naija news
Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Politics
- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing ones. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Punch)
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to rig the 2023 general elections. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: The Nation)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 12 companies due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: BusinessDay)
Security
- The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Leadership)
- The Police have arrested a suspected kidnapper who allegedly abducted a businessman in Lagos. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional troops to the North-East to combat Boko Haram insurgency. (Source: Daily Trust)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final group match. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to build a new national stadium in Abuja. (Source: ThisDay)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the national team. (Source: Punch)
Health
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to combat malaria in the country. (Source: The Nation)
- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for the immediate implementation of the National Health Act. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to launch a new vaccine against yellow fever in Nigeria. (Source: Vanguard)
Education
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country. (Source: Punch)
- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its strike after reaching a new agreement with the government. (Source: ThisDay)
- The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of a new private university in Abuja. (Source: Leadership)
These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria.