Breaking nigerian news 2019
Here are some of the major breaking news stories in Nigeria in 2019:
- February 2019: President Muhammadu Buhari Signs Executive Order on Financial Autonomy for State Legislatures and Judiciary: President Buhari signed an executive order aimed at granting financial autonomy to state legislatures and the judiciary.
- March 2019: Boko Haram Attacks Maiduguri, Kills 10: Boko Haram insurgents attacked Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others.
- April 2019: Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.01% in Q1 2019: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.01% in the first quarter of 2019, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors.
- May 2019: President Buhari Wins Re-Election, Defeats Atiku Abubakar: President Buhari won the presidential election, defeating his main opponent, Atiku Abubakar, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- June 2019: #RevolutionNow Protests Erupt Across Nigeria: Protests erupted across Nigeria, led by activists and opposition politicians, calling for President Buhari's resignation and demanding better governance.
- July 2019: Boko Haram Attacks Borno State, Kills 17: Boko Haram insurgents attacked Borno State, killing at least 17 people and injuring many others.
- August 2019: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37%: The NBS announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 11.37% in August 2019, driven by increases in food and housing costs.
- September 2019: President Buhari Signs Bill to Establish Federal University of Agriculture in Ebonyi State: President Buhari signed a bill into law, establishing the Federal University of Agriculture in Ebonyi State.
- October 2019: #EndSARS Protests Erupt Across Nigeria: Protests erupted across Nigeria, led by young Nigerians, calling for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and demanding better policing.
- November 2019: Nigeria's GDP Grows by 2.28% in Q3 2019: The NBS announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.28% in the third quarter of 2019, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors.
- December 2019: President Buhari Signs Bill to Establish Federal College of Education in Katsina State: President Buhari signed a bill into law, establishing the Federal College of Education in Katsina State.
These are just a few of the major breaking news stories in Nigeria in 2019.