Current news in nigeria 2020

Here are some of the current news in Nigeria as of 2020:

Politics

  1. Presidential Election: The 2023 presidential election is expected to hold in February 2023, with several candidates already declaring their interest to run for the office.
  2. Nigerian Senate: The Senate has passed the 2022 budget, with a total expenditure of N13.5 trillion.
  3. State Governors: Several state governors have been impeached or removed from office, including the governors of Imo, Oyo, and Zamfara states.

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 14.2% in October 2020, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Naira: The naira has continued to depreciate against the US dollar, with the exchange rate currently standing at around N480 to the dollar.
  3. Petrol Price: The price of petrol has been increased to N162 per liter, following a hike in the price of crude oil.

Security

  1. Banditry: Banditry has continued to be a major security challenge in Nigeria, with several attacks reported in states such as Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna.
  2. Kidnapping: Kidnapping has also been a major concern in Nigeria, with several high-profile cases reported in recent months.
  3. Boko Haram: The Boko Haram insurgency has continued to affect several states in the north-east, with reports of attacks and abductions.

Health

  1. COVID-19: Nigeria has reported over 60,000 cases of COVID-19, with over 1,000 deaths.
  2. Lassa Fever: Lassa fever has been reported in several states, with over 100 deaths recorded.
  3. Ebola: There have been reports of Ebola cases in Nigeria, with several deaths recorded.

Education

  1. ASUU Strike: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since March 2020, demanding better working conditions and improved funding for universities.
  2. JAMB: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new policy requiring candidates to pay N3,500 for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) form.
  3. School Feeding Programme: The Federal Government has launched a school feeding programme aimed at providing meals for primary school pupils.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in a qualifying match.
  2. Nigerian Football League: The Nigerian Football League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Athletics: Nigerian athletes have won several medals at international competitions, including the African Games and the Commonwealth Games.

Other News

  1. Nigerian Army: The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation aimed at tackling banditry and kidnapping in the north-west.
  2. Nigerian Police: The Nigerian Police has launched a new operation aimed at tackling crime and improving security in the country.
  3. Nigerian Economy: The Nigerian economy has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with several industries reporting significant losses.

These are just a few of the current news in Nigeria as of 2020. There may be other news stories that are not included in this list.