Hit fm abuja news

Here are the latest news updates from HIT FM Abuja:

Breaking News

• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The university, which will be the 43rd in the country, is expected to be located in the Gwagwalada area of the FCT. [Source: Punch]
• The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has warned residents of the FCT against dumping refuse in drainage channels, saying it poses a serious threat to the environment and public health. [Source: Daily Trust]

Politics

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plotting to disrupt the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. The APC said the PDP was planning to use thugs to disrupt the election and intimidate voters. [Source: Vanguard]
• The Senate has approved the nomination of Dr. Muhammad Nami as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Nami's appointment was confirmed after a screening exercise by the Senate Committee on Finance. [Source: Leadership]

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating the Central African Republic 2-0 in their final qualifying match. The team will now face a playoff match against either Egypt or Senegal for a spot in the World Cup. [Source: Punch]
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Falcons will play a friendly match against the South African national team in September. The match is part of the team's preparation for the 2022 African Women's Cup of Nations. [Source: Daily Trust]

Business

• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy aimed at promoting the use of digital payments in the country. The policy, which is expected to take effect from January 2022, will see the CBN reducing the charges on digital transactions. [Source: ThisDay]
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the market capitalization of listed companies has risen by 14.6% in the first half of the year. The NSE said the growth was driven by the performance of the banking and consumer goods sectors. [Source: Vanguard]

Entertainment

• The organizers of the Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) have announced that the festival will hold from October 15 to 22, 2021. The festival will feature a lineup of films from around the world, including Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. [Source: Daily Trust]
• The Nigerian music industry has lost one of its pioneers, Chief Osita Osadebe, who passed away at the age of 83. Osadebe was a legendary highlife musician who was known for his hit song "Osondi Sari". [Source: Punch]

I hope you find these news updates informative and interesting!