Current news happening in nigeria

Here are some of the current news happening in Nigeria:

Politics

  1. 2023 Presidential Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable for the 2023 presidential election, with the election scheduled to hold on February 25, 2023.
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to hold its presidential primaries, with several aspirants vying for the party's ticket.

Economy

  1. Naira Redesign: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to redesign the naira, with the aim of reducing counterfeiting and improving the economy.
  2. Fuel Subsidy Removal: The Federal Government has announced plans to remove fuel subsidy, which has sparked controversy and protests across the country.
  3. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.1%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked several communities in Zamfara and Kaduna states, killing several people and displacing many others.
  2. Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major concern in Nigeria, with several high-profile cases reported in recent weeks.
  3. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East region.

Health

  1. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the number of infections rising to over 250,000.
  2. Lassa Fever: The country has also reported an outbreak of Lassa fever, with several deaths recorded in several states.
  3. Malaria: Malaria remains a major public health concern in Nigeria, with the country accounting for 25% of global malaria cases.

Education

  1. ASUU Strike: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on a strike, protesting the non-payment of salaries and other issues.
  2. JAMB Cut-Off Marks: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the cut-off marks for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
  3. VARSITY Admission: Several universities in Nigeria have announced their admission lists for the 2022/2023 academic session.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana in a playoff match.
  2. AFCON: The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to hold in Cameroon, with several Nigerian players featuring in the tournament.
  3. Nigerian League: The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has resumed, with several teams vying for the championship title.

These are just a few of the current news happening in Nigeria.