Current news in nigeria 23 2 2019

Here are some of the current news in Nigeria as of February 23, 2019:

Politics

  1. Presidential Election Postponement: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the 2019 presidential election from February 16 to February 23, citing logistical challenges.
  2. Atiku Abubakar's Campaign Rally: The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, held a campaign rally in Lagos, where he promised to create jobs and improve the economy if elected.
  3. Buhari's Campaign Rally: The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, held a campaign rally in Kano, where he promised to continue his anti-corruption fight and improve the economy.

Economy

  1. Naira Appreciates: The naira appreciated against the US dollar at the parallel market, trading at N360 to the dollar, up from N365 previously.
  2. Inflation Rate: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that the inflation rate in Nigeria rose to 11.37% in January, up from 11.08% in December.

Security

  1. Banditry in Zamfara: The Zamfara State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state following a surge in banditry and kidnapping.
  2. Boko Haram Attack: The terrorist group, Boko Haram, has attacked a military base in Borno State, killing several soldiers and civilians.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Seychelles 3-0 in a qualifying match.

Other News

  1. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: The Federal Government has announced that the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will be completed by the end of 2020.
  2. Nigerian Air Force Plane Crash: A Nigerian Air Force plane has crashed in Abuja, killing all seven people on board.

Please note that these are just some of the current news in Nigeria as of February 23, 2019, and the situation may have changed since then.