Channelstv news at 10 on 14th march 2019
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Here's a summary of the Channelstv News at 10 on March 14th, 2019:
Top Stories
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.01%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.01% in the fourth quarter of 2018, indicating a slow pace of economic growth.
- Boko Haram Attacks Kill 15 in Borno: At least 15 people have been killed in a series of attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, according to reports.
- EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects over N1.3bn Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a N1.3 billion fraud case involving a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 11.37%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 11.37% in February 2019, from 11.44% in January.
- APC Wins Ogun State Assembly Bye-Election: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ogun State House of Assembly bye-election in the Ijebu North Constituency, according to reports.
Other News
- The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Tura Takaibango", to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from the North-East region.
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country.
- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of a possible outbreak of flooding in some parts of the country due to heavy rainfall.
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Seychelles 3-0 in a qualifying match.
Business
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a new trading floor, which is expected to boost trading activities on the exchange.
Entertainment
- The 2019 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) has been postponed to March 30th, 2019, due to unforeseen circumstances.
That's the news for tonight!