Information nigeria news update

Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

• The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N19.76 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2023 general elections will hold on February 25, 2023. (Source: Premium Times)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of misconduct. (Source: This Day)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Punch)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, by encouraging the use of local currencies for international transactions. (Source: Guardian)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new development bank to provide financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). (Source: Leadership)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to combat banditry and kidnapping in the northwestern region of the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the streets of Lagos and Abuja to enhance security. (Source: Punch)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security agency to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime in the country. (Source: Vanguard)

Health

• The Nigerian Government has launched a new initiative to improve access to healthcare services in rural areas, with a focus on maternal and child healthcare. (Source: This Day)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of malaria cases and deaths in the country. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national cancer centre to provide specialized treatment for cancer patients. (Source: Leadership)

Sports

• The Nigerian Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to establish a new national women's league to promote women's football in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new sports development fund to support Nigerian athletes and teams. (Source: This Day)

Education

• The Nigerian Government has launched a new initiative to improve access to education in the country, with a focus on increasing enrollment rates and improving the quality of education. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national university to provide higher education opportunities for Nigerian students. (Source: Leadership)
• The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary and secondary schools in the country. (Source: Punch)