Breaking news in nigeria to day 14 1 2019
Here are some breaking news in Nigeria as of January 14th, 2019:
- Nigerian Army Denies Involvement in Killing of Shiites Protesters: The Nigerian Army has denied involvement in the killing of protesters from the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shiites, who were shot dead by soldiers in Abuja on Saturday. The army claimed that the protesters were armed and attacked the soldiers, leading to the use of force. (Source: Premium Times)
- Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content in Procurement: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in procurement by the federal government. The order is expected to boost the economy by increasing the participation of Nigerian businesses in government contracts. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37% in December: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 11.37% in December 2018, up from 11.28% in November. The rise in inflation is attributed to increases in prices of food and housing. (Source: NBS)
- EFCC Arrests Former Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, over alleged corruption and mismanagement of state funds during his tenure. (Source: ThisDay)
- 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 (MW), the highest in over two years. The increase in power generation is attributed to improved maintenance of power plants and increased gas supply. (Source: Punch)
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria as of January 14th, 2019. Please note that news is constantly evolving, and this information may not be up to date.