Current news in nigeria right now

Here are some of the current news in Nigeria:

Politics

  1. 2023 Presidential Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable for the 2023 presidential election, with the election scheduled to hold on February 18, 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. Naira Crisis: The naira has continued to depreciate against the US dollar, with the exchange rate reaching a record high of N570 to $1.
  2. Fuel Price Hike: The Federal Government has increased the pump price of fuel from N162 to N173 per liter, citing the need to address the country's fuel subsidy regime.
  3. Inflation Rate: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 17.1%, the highest in over a decade, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked several communities in Zamfara State, killing several people and kidnapping others.
  2. Kidnapping: The kidnapping of a former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has sparked concerns over the rising cases of kidnapping in the country.
  3. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East region.

Health

  1. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the number of active cases reaching over 10,000.
  2. Lassa Fever: The outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in several states, with several deaths recorded.
  3. Malaria: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a surge in malaria cases in Nigeria, citing the country's poor healthcare infrastructure.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers.
  2. AFCON: The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to hold in Cameroon, with several Nigerian players expected to feature in the tournament.

Other News

  1. Climate Change: Nigeria has been affected by the recent floods, with several states recording heavy rainfall and flooding.
  2. Education: The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary and secondary schools, aimed at improving the quality of education in the country.
  3. Infrastructure: The Federal Government has launched a new infrastructure development plan, aimed at improving the country's transportation and energy infrastructure.

These are just a few of the current news in Nigeria. Please note that the news landscape is constantly evolving, and new stories may emerge at any time.