Current news in nigeria today 2015
Here are some of the current news in Nigeria as of 2015:
Politics
- The 2015 Nigerian general elections took place on March 28, 2015, with Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning the presidential election, defeating incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- The APC also won a majority of seats in the National Assembly, with Buhari's running mate, Yemi Osinbajo, becoming the Vice President-elect.
Security
- The Boko Haram insurgency continued to affect several states in Nigeria, with the terrorist group carrying out attacks and kidnappings in the northeastern regions.
- The Nigerian military launched a counter-insurgency operation, Operation Rescue Finale, to flush out Boko Haram from its strongholds in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.
Economy
- The Nigerian economy was facing challenges, including a decline in oil prices, which had a significant impact on the country's revenue.
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced measures to stabilize the economy, including a devaluation of the naira and a reduction in interest rates.
Health
- The Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, which had affected several countries including Nigeria, was declared over by the World Health Organization (WHO) in May 2015.
- The Nigerian government launched a campaign to eradicate polio, with the aim of achieving a polio-free status by 2018.
Sports
- The Super Eagles, Nigeria's national football team, qualified for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, which was held in Equatorial Guinea.
- The Nigerian women's national football team, the Super Falcons, won the 2015 Africa Women Cup of Nations, defeating Cameroon 2-1 in the final.
Other News
- The Nigerian government launched a campaign to promote the use of made-in-Nigeria products, with the aim of boosting local industries and reducing dependence on foreign goods.
- The country's telecommunications sector continued to grow, with the number of mobile phone subscribers reaching over 150 million.
These are just a few of the current news in Nigeria as of 2015. If you're looking for more specific information or updates on a particular topic, feel free to ask!