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Here are some recent news articles from BBC News about Nigeria:

Latest News

  1. Nigeria's Buhari signs bill to establish new police trust fund (BBC News, 24 February 2023) President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill establishing a trust fund to support the Nigerian Police Force. The fund aims to improve the welfare of police officers and enhance their ability to combat crime.
  2. Nigeria's economy grows by 3.4% in 2022, says statistics agency (BBC News, 21 February 2023) Nigeria's economy grew by 3.4% in 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth rate is higher than the 2.7% recorded in 2021, but still below the country's potential.
  3. Nigeria's Kaduna state bans hijab in schools (BBC News, 17 February 2023) The government of Kaduna state in Nigeria has banned the use of hijab (headscarf) in schools, citing concerns about the hijab's impact on the state's education system.

Recent Developments

  1. Nigeria's fuel subsidy controversy: What's at stake? (BBC News, 14 February 2023) Nigeria's government has been embroiled in a controversy over fuel subsidies, with critics accusing the government of mismanaging the funds. The issue has sparked protests and calls for reform.
  2. Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgency: A decade of violence (BBC News, 10 February 2023) This year marks a decade since the Boko Haram insurgency began in Nigeria. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacement, with the group still active in the region.
  3. Nigeria's election: What's at stake in the 2023 polls? (BBC News, 7 February 2023) Nigeria is set to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in February 2023. The polls are seen as a crucial test of the country's democratic institutions and a chance for Nigerians to choose a new leader.