Breaking news in nigeria for february 14 2018
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria for February 14, 2018:
- Nigerian Army Denies Involvement in Killing of Shiites: The Nigerian Army has denied involvement in the killing of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, in Zaria, Kaduna State. The army made the denial in a statement issued on February 14, 2018, following reports of the killing of over 300 Shiites by the army in December 2015. (Source: Premium Times)
- Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at boosting local content in the country's economy. The order, which takes effect immediately, is designed to promote the use of Nigerian goods and services in government procurement. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.13%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 15.13% in January 2018, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The inflation rate is the highest in over two years, and has been driven by rising food prices and a weak naira. (Source: ThisDay)
- EFCC Arrests Former Minister of State for Defence: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, over allegations of corruption. Obanikoro was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on February 14, 2018, as he was about to travel out of the country. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 3,544MW: Nigeria's power generation has reached 3,544 megawatts (MW), according to data released by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The power generation is the highest in over two years, and has been driven by improved gas supply and maintenance of power plants. (Source: Leadership)
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria for February 14, 2018.