Current news in nigeria now

Here are some of the current news in Nigeria:

Politics

  1. 2023 Presidential Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2023 presidential election will 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. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 5.5% to N435.67 per dollar.
  3. Fuel Subsidy Removal: The Federal Government has announced plans to remove fuel subsidy by June 2023.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked several communities in Zamfara State, killing several people and kidnapping others.
  2. Kidnapping: Kidnappers have abducted several people in various parts of the country, including a former governor and a prominent businessman.
  3. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.

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 reported an outbreak of Lassa fever, with several deaths recorded in several states.
  3. Malaria: The Federal Government has launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in the country.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Nigerian national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
  2. AFCON: The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Egypt, Sudan, and Guinea-Bissau.
  3. Nigerian League: The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other News

  1. Climate Change: Nigeria has launched a campaign to combat climate change, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable development.
  2. Education: The Federal Government has launched a program to improve access to education in the country, with a focus on girls' education.
  3. Infrastructure: The Federal Government has launched a program to improve infrastructure in the country, with a focus on roads, bridges, and airports.

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