Current news in nigeria 2017

Here are some of the major news stories in Nigeria in 2017:

January

• The Nigerian government launched a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of 41 items, including rice, pasta, and textiles, to promote local production and reduce the country's reliance on foreign goods. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Army launched a major operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from the Sambisa Forest in Borno State. (Source: Premium Times)

February

• The Nigerian government announced a new minimum wage of N27,000 (approximately $75) per month for federal civil servants. (Source: This Day)
• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested and charged former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, with corruption. (Source: Punch)

March

• The Nigerian government launched a new initiative to provide free education for all children in the country. (Source: Leadership)
• The Nigerian Army launched a major operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from the Lake Chad region. (Source: Daily Trust)

April

• The Nigerian government announced a new policy to ban the use of motorcycles in some parts of the country due to security concerns. (Source: The Nation)
• The EFCC arrested and charged former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, with corruption. (Source: Punch)

May

• The Nigerian government launched a new initiative to provide free healthcare services to all citizens. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Army launched a major operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. (Source: Premium Times)

June

• The Nigerian government announced a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of rice and other agricultural products. (Source: This Day)
• The EFCC arrested and charged former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, with corruption. (Source: Punch)

July

• The Nigerian government launched a new initiative to provide free electricity to all citizens. (Source: Leadership)
• The Nigerian Army launched a major operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from the Sambisa Forest. (Source: Daily Trust)

August

• The Nigerian government announced a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of vehicles. (Source: The Nation)
• The EFCC arrested and charged former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, with corruption. (Source: Punch)

September

• The Nigerian government launched a new initiative to provide free education for all children in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Army launched a major operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from the Lake Chad region. (Source: Premium Times)

October

• The Nigerian government announced a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of textiles and other manufactured goods. (Source: This Day)
• The EFCC arrested and charged former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, with corruption. (Source: Punch)

November

• The Nigerian government launched a new initiative to provide free healthcare services to all citizens. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Army launched a major operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. (Source: Daily Trust)

December

• The Nigerian government announced a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of rice and other agricultural products. (Source: The Nation)
• The EFCC arrested and charged former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, with corruption. (Source: Punch)

These are just a few of the major news stories in Nigeria in 2017. There were many other significant events and developments throughout the year.