Happening in nigeria news
Here are some of the latest news happening in Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari's Health: President Muhammadu Buhari has been absent from public functions for several weeks, sparking concerns about his health. The presidency has not disclosed the nature of his illness.
- 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).
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.
Economy
- Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 5.3% to N360 per dollar, citing a decline in foreign reserves.
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.13% in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to remove fuel subsidy, which could lead to a hike in fuel prices.
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students and staff of the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State.
- Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
- Kidnapping: A former Minister of State for Education, Olorunimbe Mamora, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Lagos.
Health
- COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week.
- Lassa Fever: The country is battling an outbreak of Lassa fever, with over 100 cases reported in several states.
Sports
- AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, which will be held in Cameroon.
- Nigerian Football League: The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other News
- Climate Change: Nigeria has been affected by severe flooding, which has displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage to infrastructure.
- Education: The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary and secondary schools.
- Infrastructure: The Federal Government has launched a new rail project, which aims to connect major cities in the country.
These are just a few of the latest news happening in Nigeria.