Latest news nigerian
Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Politics
- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing chiefs of the army, navy, air force, and police. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable for the 2023 general elections, with voting to take place on February 25, 2023. (Source: This Day)
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has grown by 3.11% 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, allowing for the use of local currencies for international transactions. (Source: BusinessDay)
- 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 police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students and staff of the University of Abuja. (Source: The Nation)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security agency to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime. (Source: Guardian)
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of Lassa fever, which has killed over 100 people in the country this year. (Source: Punch)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to provide additional support to Nigeria to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national health insurance scheme to provide healthcare coverage for all Nigerians. (Source: Leadership)
Sports
- The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced plans to establish a new professional basketball league to promote the sport in the country. (Source: This Day)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new sports development fund to support Nigerian athletes and teams. (Source: Guardian)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Nigeria.