August 2015 nigerian latest news
Here are some of the latest news headlines from August 2015 in Nigeria:
Politics
- August 1: The All Progressives Congress (APC) wins the Edo State governorship election, defeating the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) (The Punch)
- August 5: The Federal Government announces plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways (Vanguard)
- August 10: The Senate confirms the appointment of Mr. Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) (ThisDay)
Security
- August 2: The Nigerian Army launches a major operation against Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest, with the aim of flushing out the insurgents (Premium Times)
- August 7: A suicide bomber attacks a mosque in Maiduguri, killing at least 12 people and injuring many others (Al Jazeera)
- August 20: The Nigerian military claims to have killed over 100 Boko Haram fighters in a battle in the town of Monguno, Borno State (The Cable)
Economy
- August 3: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) suspends trading on the shares of 17 companies due to non-compliance with listing rules (The Punch)
- August 12: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduces a new policy aimed at reducing the country's reliance on foreign exchange (Vanguard)
- August 25: The Federal Government announces plans to increase the price of petrol from N87 to N97 per liter (ThisDay)
Sports
- August 1: The Super Eagles of Nigeria qualify for the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after defeating Niger 2-1 in a playoff match (Goal.com)
- August 15: The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) sacks coach Stephen Keshi after a poor performance at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (BBC Sport)
- August 29: The Super Falcons of Nigeria win the 2015 African Women's Championship, defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the final (CAF Online)
Other News
- August 4: A fire outbreak at the National Museum in Lagos destroys several historical artifacts and exhibits (The Punch)
- August 18: The Federal Government announces plans to establish a new national park in the Niger Delta region (Vanguard)
- August 28: A cholera outbreak is reported in several states across Nigeria, with over 1,000 cases and 50 deaths recorded (Premium Times)
These are just a few of the many news headlines from August 2015 in Nigeria. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic or event, feel free to ask!