Latest news in nigeria today 2020
Here are some of the latest news in Nigeria today, 2020:
Politics
- Buhari Signs Revised 2020 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the revised 2020 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N10.59 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the party's National Vice Chairman, North-West, Inuwa Abdulkadir. (Source: Punch)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Makinde, Others Meet in Abuja: The governors of Rivers, Oyo, and other states of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met in Abuja to discuss the party's crisis. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 12.4%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 12.4% in June 2020, from 12.2% in May. (Source: NBS)
- Naira Appreciates Against Dollar: The naira has appreciated against the dollar, exchanging at N380 to the dollar at the parallel market. (Source: ThisDay)
- FG to Review Tax Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the tax policy to increase revenue generation. (Source: Vanguard)
Security
- Bandits Kill 12 in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 12 people in Zamfara State, including a traditional ruler. (Source: Punch)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with various crimes, including armed robbery and cultism. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation Sahel Sanity: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation Sahel Sanity to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region. (Source: ThisDay)
Health
- COVID-19 Cases Rise to 33,000: The number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has risen to 33,000, with 707 deaths recorded. (Source: NCDC)
- FG to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines: The Federal Government has announced plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to all states of the federation. (Source: Vanguard)
- Lagos Records 100 New COVID-19 Cases: Lagos State has recorded 100 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 12,000. (Source: Punch)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Algeria in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles will face Algeria in a friendly match on October 9, 2020. (Source: Vanguard)
- Rohr to Name Squad for Algeria Friendly: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, will name his squad for the friendly match against Algeria on October 8, 2020. (Source: Punch)
- NPFL to Resume on October 18: The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) will resume on October 18, 2020, after a six-month break. (Source: ThisDay)
These are some of the latest news in Nigeria today, 2020. Please note that the news may be subject to change as new developments emerge.