Local nigeria news

Here are some recent local news from Nigeria:

Politics

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Premium Times)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of anti-party activities. (Source: The Cable)

Economy

• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign currency at a lower rate. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 1.45% increase in its All-Share Index, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and reduce importation, with a focus on key sectors such as textiles and agriculture. (Source: Leadership)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the recent kidnapping of students in Katsina State. (Source: Punch)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security agency, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to tackle internal security threats. (Source: The Nation)

Health

• The Nigerian Government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of Lassa fever, with a focus on improving surveillance and response mechanisms. (Source: The Guardian)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to support Nigeria's efforts to eliminate malaria by 2030. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote healthy living and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension. (Source: Leadership)

Sports

• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to launch a new national team, the Super Eagles B, to compete in international tournaments. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to launch a new professional league, the Nigerian Basketball League (NBL). (Source: ThisDay)
• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote sports development in Nigeria, with a focus on grassroots development and talent identification. (Source: The Nation)

These are just a few examples of recent local news from Nigeria.