Beaking news in nigeria today 9 5 2018
Here are some breaking news in Nigeria as of May 5th, 2018:
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Crocodile Smile II": The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Crocodile Smile II" in the Niger Delta region to tackle militancy and other security challenges in the area.
- Buhari Meets with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's plans for the 2019 general elections.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 13.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 13.3% in April 2018, up from 12.8% in March.
- EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects over Alleged Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 12 suspects over alleged fraud and money laundering in Abuja.
- Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Falls by 0.45%: The NSE index has fallen by 0.45% due to profit-taking by investors, with the market capitalization declining by N23 billion.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 3,944MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 3,944 megawatts, with a peak demand of 7,000 megawatts.
- FG to Launch National Identity Management System: The Federal Government is set to launch the National Identity Management System (NIMS) to provide a unique identity for every Nigerian.
- Nigerian Army Promotes 3,000 Officers: The Nigerian Army has promoted 3,000 officers to various ranks, with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, congratulating the promoted officers.
- Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $40.4 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $40.4 billion, down from $41.3 billion in March.
- FG to Establish National Centre for Disease Control: The Federal Government is set to establish a National Centre for Disease Control to improve the country's response to public health emergencies.
Please note that these are just some of the breaking news in Nigeria as of May 5th, 2018, and the situation may have changed since then.