Cnn nigeria news now
Here are the latest news updates from CNN Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, to replace the outgoing IGP, Mohammed Adamu. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Source: Punch News)
- The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-central region. (Source: Daily Trust)
Top Stories
- The Nigerian government has been accused of using excessive force against protesters in the country's capital, Abuja, during a demonstration against police brutality. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The country's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the government announcing a 2.3% contraction in the country's GDP in the second quarter of 2020. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to promote the country's agricultural sector, with a focus on increasing food production and reducing imports. (Source: This Day)
Sports
- The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Sierra Leone 4-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The country's tennis star, Aruna Quadri, has won the men's singles title at the ITTF African Championships in Tunisia. (Source: ITTF)
Business
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 1.3% gain in the country's stock market in the first half of 2020, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: NSE)
- The country's central bank has announced a new policy to promote the use of digital payments in the country, in a bid to reduce cash transactions and increase financial inclusion. (Source: CBN)
Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates from CNN Nigeria, and the information may not be up to date or accurate.