Awka news

Awka is the capital city of Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria. Here are some recent news updates from Awka:

Local News

  1. Anambra State Government Approves N1.5 Billion for Road Construction: The Anambra State Government has approved N1.5 billion for the construction of roads in Awka and other parts of the state. The project is expected to be completed within the next 12 months. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Awka Residents Protest Over Poor Power Supply: Residents of Awka have protested over the poor power supply in the city, calling on the government to address the issue. The protesters blocked major roads in the city, causing traffic congestion. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Anambra State Government Launches Agricultural Scheme: The Anambra State Government has launched an agricultural scheme aimed at promoting farming in the state. The scheme, which is worth N500 million, will provide support to farmers in Awka and other parts of the state. (Source: Leadership)

National News

  1. President Buhari Approves N10 Billion for Anambra State: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N10 billion for Anambra State to support the state's development projects. The fund will be used to finance various projects in Awka and other parts of the state. (Source: This Day)
  2. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q2 2022: Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The growth is attributed to the recovery of the agricultural sector and the growth of the services sector. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1% in July 2022: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in July 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in prices of food and other essential commodities. (Source: Premium Times)

Sports News

  1. Anambra State Football Team Wins National Championship: The Anambra State football team has won the national championship, defeating other teams from across the country. The team was crowned the champion after defeating the team from Lagos State in the final match. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Awka-Based Football Club Wins Promotion to Top League: Awka-based football club, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, has won promotion to the top league in Nigerian football. The club won the promotion after finishing top of the league table in the second tier of Nigerian football. (Source: Daily Trust)

These are some of the recent news updates from Awka, the capital city of Anambra State in Nigeria.