Evening news naija
Here are the top stories from the evening news in Nigeria:
Breaking News
- The Nigerian government has announced a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of 41 items, including rice, pasta, and vegetable oil. The policy aims to promote local production and reduce the country's reliance on foreign goods.
- The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the streets of Lagos and Abuja to maintain law and order following reports of increased crime in the cities.
Politics
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will hold its national convention on February 26, 2023, to elect new leaders for the party.
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of plotting to rig the 2023 general elections, and has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a free and fair election.
Economy
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that it will introduce a new trading platform to improve the efficiency and transparency of the market.
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected $210 million into the foreign exchange market to stabilize the naira and boost economic growth.
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final group match.
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced that it will host the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket tournament in Lagos and Abuja.
Entertainment
- The Nigerian music industry has lost one of its pioneers, Fela Kuti, who passed away at the age of 58.
- The organizers of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show have announced that the next season will feature a new format and a larger prize money.
Crime
- The police have arrested a gang of armed robbers who have been terrorizing residents of Lagos and Abuja.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N1 billion from a former governor of a state who was accused of embezzling public funds.
These are just a few of the top stories from the evening news in Nigeria.