Buhari news 2020

Here are some notable news stories about President Muhammadu Buhari in 2020:

January 2020

• President Buhari appoints new Service Chiefs: The President appointed new Service Chiefs, including Major General Leo Irabor as Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru as Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo as Chief of Naval Staff, and Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo as Chief of Air Staff. (Source: Vanguard)
• Buhari signs 2020 budget into law: The President signed the 2020 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N10.59 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)

February 2020

• Buhari meets with US Secretary of State: The President met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Abuja, discussing issues such as security, trade, and economic cooperation. (Source: This Day)
• Nigeria's economy grows by 2.55% in Q4 2019: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.55% in the fourth quarter of 2019, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors. (Source: NBS)

March 2020

• Buhari declares March 10 as public holiday: The President declared March 10 as a public holiday to mark the 2020 Nigerian Army Day Celebration. (Source: Leadership)
• Nigeria confirms first case of COVID-19: The Federal Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Nigeria, a 44-year-old Italian national who had traveled to the country from Milan. (Source: The Guardian)

April 2020

• Buhari extends lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and FCT: The President extended the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by another two weeks to contain the spread of COVID-19. (Source: Punch)
• Nigeria's economy contracts by 1.87% in Q1 2020: The NBS announced that Nigeria's economy contracted by 1.87% in the first quarter of 2020, due to the impact of COVID-19. (Source: NBS)

May 2020

• Buhari meets with ECOWAS leaders: The President met with leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, discussing issues such as COVID-19, security, and economic cooperation. (Source: This Day)
• Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 12.13% in April 2020: The NBS announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 12.13% in April 2020, driven by increases in food and housing prices. (Source: NBS)

June 2020

• Buhari signs bill to establish National Centre for Disease Control: The President signed a bill into law to establish the National Centre for Disease Control, aimed at improving Nigeria's response to public health emergencies. (Source: Premium Times)
• Nigeria's economy grows by 0.92% in Q2 2020: The NBS announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 0.92% in the second quarter of 2020, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: NBS)

July 2020

• Buhari meets with governors: The President met with governors of the 36 states of the federation in Abuja, discussing issues such as security, economy, and COVID-19. (Source: Vanguard)
• Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 12.56% in June 2020: The NBS announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 12.56% in June 2020, driven by increases in food and housing prices. (Source: NBS)

August 2020

• Buhari signs bill to establish Federal University of Agriculture in Ebonyi: The President signed a bill into law to establish the Federal University of Agriculture in Ebonyi State. (Source: Leadership)
• Nigeria's economy grows by 2.28% in Q3 2020: The NBS announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.28% in the third quarter of 2020, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: NBS)

September 2020

• Buhari meets with UK Prime Minister: The President met with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Abuja, discussing issues such as security, trade, and economic cooperation. (Source: This Day)
• Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 13.22% in August 2020: The NBS announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 13.22% in August 2020, driven by increases in food and housing prices. (Source: NBS)

October 2020

• Buhari signs bill to establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: The President signed a bill into law to establish the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. (Source: Premium Times)
• Nigeria's economy grows by 2.32% in Q4 2020: The NBS announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.32% in the fourth quarter of 2020, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: NBS)

November 2020

• Buhari meets with ECOWAS leaders: The President met with leaders of ECOWAS in Abuja, discussing issues such as security, economy, and COVID-19. (Source: Vanguard)
• Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 14.23% in October 2020: The NBS announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 14.23% in October 2020, driven by increases in food and housing prices. (Source: NBS)

December 2020

• Buhari signs bill to establish National Institute for Security Studies: The President signed a bill into law to establish the National Institute for Security Studies, aimed at improving Nigeria's security architecture. (Source: Leadership)
• Nigeria's economy grows by 2.27% in 2020: The NBS announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in 2020, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: NBS)

These are just a few of the notable news stories about President Buhari in 2020.