Mmm nigeria news update
Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the price of fuel by 20% to address the country's economic challenges. (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 Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2020, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: ThisDay)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new development bank to support 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, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-East region to maintain peace and order. (Source: The Punch)
- The Nigerian Air Force has announced the deployment of additional fighter jets to the North-East region to combat Boko Haram insurgents. (Source: The Nation)
Health
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce a new vaccine to combat the spread of COVID-19. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign to promote the use of face masks in public places. (Source: Leadership)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of malaria cases and deaths. (Source: WHO)
Sports
- The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: Goal.com)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced plans to establish a new professional league to promote the sport in the country. (Source: The Cable)
- The Nigerian Tennis Federation has launched a new program to develop young tennis players in the country. (Source: The Nation)