Latest news in nigeria 2018

Here are some of the latest news in Nigeria in 2018:

January 2018

• The Nigerian government launched a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, in December 2018, but it was later suspended in July 2018 due to financial and operational challenges.
• The country's economy grew by 1.95% in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

February 2018

• The Nigerian Army launched a major operation, Operation Python Dance II, in the southeastern state of Abia to combat separatist groups.
• The country's inflation rate rose to 15.13% in January 2018, according to the NBS.

March 2018

• The Nigerian government announced plans to increase the price of fuel from N145 to N185 per liter, sparking widespread protests and criticism.
• The country's Senate passed a bill to establish a new national minimum wage of N30,000 (approximately $80) per month.

April 2018

• The Nigerian government launched a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of 41 items, including rice, pasta, and textiles.
• The country's central bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), introduced a new policy to restrict the use of foreign exchange for the importation of certain goods.

May 2018

• The Nigerian government announced plans to increase the price of electricity from N30 to N50 per kilowatt-hour, sparking widespread criticism.
• The country's Senate passed a bill to establish a new national health insurance scheme.

June 2018

• The Nigerian government launched a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of 50 items, including cars, motorcycles, and generators.
• The country's central bank, the CBN, introduced a new policy to restrict the use of foreign exchange for the importation of certain goods.

July 2018

• The Nigerian government suspended the launch of Nigeria Air, the new national carrier, due to financial and operational challenges.
• The country's Senate passed a bill to establish a new national security and intelligence agency.

August 2018

• The Nigerian government launched a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of 100 items, including cars, motorcycles, and generators.
• The country's central bank, the CBN, introduced a new policy to restrict the use of foreign exchange for the importation of certain goods.

September 2018

• The Nigerian government announced plans to increase the price of electricity from N30 to N50 per kilowatt-hour, sparking widespread criticism.
• The country's Senate passed a bill to establish a new national education policy.

October 2018

• The Nigerian government launched a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of 150 items, including cars, motorcycles, and generators.
• The country's central bank, the CBN, introduced a new policy to restrict the use of foreign exchange for the importation of certain goods.

November 2018

• The Nigerian government announced plans to increase the price of fuel from N145 to N185 per liter, sparking widespread protests and criticism.
• The country's Senate passed a bill to establish a new national minimum wage of N30,000 (approximately $80) per month.

December 2018

• The Nigerian government launched a new policy to ban the use of foreign exchange for the importation of 200 items, including cars, motorcycles, and generators.
• The country's central bank, the CBN, introduced a new policy to restrict the use of foreign exchange for the importation of certain goods.

These are just some of the latest news in Nigeria in 2018. The country faced several challenges, including economic instability, inflation, and security concerns, which had a significant impact on the lives of its citizens.