Frcnnigeria news of 1st october 2019

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria on October 1st, 2019:

  1. Independence Day Celebrations: Nigeria marked its 59th independence anniversary on October 1st, with various events and ceremonies across the country. The President, Muhammadu Buhari, attended the main celebration at the Eagle Square in Abuja, where he reiterated the government's commitment to national unity and development.
  2. Economic Challenges: The President also used the occasion to address the country's economic challenges, including the high cost of living, inflation, and unemployment. He assured Nigerians that the government was working to address these issues and improve the overall economy.
  3. Security Concerns: The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, warned that the country was facing a high level of insecurity, particularly in the north-east and north-west regions. He called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
  4. Boko Haram Attacks: There were reports of Boko Haram attacks in some parts of the country, including a suicide bombing in Maiduguri, Borno State, which killed several people. The military launched a counter-attack, killing several insurgents and destroying their hideouts.
  5. Fuel Scarcity: The country continued to experience fuel scarcity, with many petrol stations running out of fuel. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) assured that efforts were being made to address the issue and restore fuel supply to normal levels.
  6. Power Outage: There was a nationwide power outage on October 1st, affecting many parts of the country. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) attributed the outage to a technical fault, which was later resolved.
  7. Nigerian Stock Exchange: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recorded a significant gain on October 1st, with the All-Share Index rising by 1.14%. This was attributed to the positive performance of some blue-chip stocks, including Dangote Cement and Nigerian Breweries.
  8. Sports: The Super Eagles, Nigeria's national football team, played a friendly match against Ukraine on October 10th, losing 2-1. The team is preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

These are some of the top news stories from Nigeria on October 1st, 2019.