Current news in nigeria 16 2 2019

Here are some of the current news in Nigeria as of February 16, 2019:

Politics

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the 2019 general elections in Nigeria. The elections were initially scheduled to hold on February 16, but have been rescheduled for February 23.
• The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office.

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the country's reliance on foreign exchange and promoting local production.
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways.

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Tura Takaibango", aimed at tackling banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region.
• The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-East region to maintain peace and order.
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security outfit, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to tackle security challenges in the country.

Health

• The Federal Government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria in Nigeria, with a target of reducing the disease by 40% by 2025.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of new HIV infections among children.
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national health insurance scheme to provide healthcare coverage for all Nigerians.

Sports

• The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Seychelles 3-0 in a qualifying match.
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to establish a new national football league to replace the current Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new sports development fund to support Nigerian athletes and sports teams.

These are just a few of the current news in Nigeria as of February 16, 2019. Please note that news is constantly evolving, and this information may not be up-to-date.