Igbo news

Here are some recent news updates from the Igbo community:

Politics

• The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called for a boycott of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, citing alleged marginalization of the Igbo people. (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, as the Director-General of its Presidential Campaign Council. (Source: ThisDay)

Economy

• The Anambra State Government has launched a N10 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) loan scheme to support entrepreneurs in the state. (Source: Leadership)
• The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a N10 billion Cocoa Processing Company in Ogun State, which is expected to create jobs and boost the economy. (Source: Punch)

Education

• The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has been ranked among the top 500 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Anambra State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state, which will be named after the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. (Source: The Nation)

Culture

• The Igbo Cultural Festival has been launched in Lagos, with the aim of promoting Igbo culture and traditions. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Anambra State Government has announced plans to revive the traditional Igbo festival of "Iwa Ji" to promote cultural heritage. (Source: Vanguard)

Sports

• The Enugu Rangers International Football Club has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title. (Source: Punch)
• The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating the Central African Republic 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Daily Trust)

Please note that these are just a few examples of recent news updates from the Igbo community, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.