Current news in nigeria today 2018

Here are some of the current news in Nigeria as of 2018:

Politics

  1. Presidential Election Tribunal: The Presidential Election Tribunal has begun hearing cases challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC).
  3. PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Uche Secondus, by the party's National Executive Committee (NEC).

Economy

  1. Naira Appreciates: The naira has appreciated against the US dollar, exchanging at N360 to the dollar at the official market.
  2. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37% in June 2018, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  3. Fiscal Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a fiscal policy aimed at stimulating economic growth and reducing unemployment.

Security

  1. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East region.
  2. Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major security concern in Nigeria, with several high-profile cases reported in recent weeks.
  3. Banditry: Banditry has also become a major problem in some parts of the country, particularly in the North-West region.

Health

  1. Lassa Fever: Nigeria is currently battling an outbreak of Lassa fever, which has killed over 100 people in several states.
  2. Ebola: The country is also on high alert following the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  3. Malaria: Malaria remains a major public health concern in Nigeria, with the country accounting for 25% of all malaria cases globally.

Education

  1. ASUU Strike: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its strike after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government.
  2. JAMB Cut-Off Mark: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a cut-off mark of 160 for admission into universities.
  3. Education Budget: The Federal Government has allocated N1.3 trillion to education in the 2018 budget.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Seychelles 3-0 in a qualifying match.
  2. AFCON: The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Egypt from June 15 to July 13.
  3. NFF Crisis: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its President, Amaju Pinnick, by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

These are just a few of the current news in Nigeria as of 2018.