Current news on may 29 public holiday
May 29th is a public holiday in several countries, including Nigeria, where it is celebrated as Democracy Day. Here are some current news updates on May 29th:
Nigeria:
- President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to use the Democracy Day to reflect on the country's journey so far and work towards a better future. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to launch a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, on May 29th. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- The Nigerian Police Force has deployed additional personnel to major cities across the country to ensure a peaceful celebration of the public holiday. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
Global:
- The United States has announced plans to impose sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities over their alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang. (Source: BBC News)
- The European Union has agreed to extend its economic sanctions on Russia over the annexation of Crimea by another six months. (Source: Reuters)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases globally, with over 5.5 million new cases reported in the past week. (Source: WHO Website)
Business:
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a public holiday on May 29th to mark Democracy Day. (Source: NSE Website)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected $210 million into the foreign exchange market to boost liquidity and stabilize the naira. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a 2.5% growth rate for the Nigerian economy in 2023. (Source: IMF Website)
Sports:
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to hold a friendly match between the Super Eagles and the Egyptian national team on June 1st. (Source: Goal.com)
- The English Premier League has announced the fixtures for the 2023-2024 season, with Manchester City set to face Arsenal on the opening day. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The French Open tennis tournament has begun in Paris, with top seeds Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek set to face off in the men's and women's singles finals. (Source: ESPN)
These are just a few of the current news updates on May 29th.