My naija news
Naija news! Here are some of the latest 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 corruption and abuse of office. (Source: The Cable)
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has been ranked as the 27th largest in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (Source: This Day)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 10% increase in its benchmark index, the All-Share Index (ASI). (Source: Nairametrics)
Security
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to combat banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-west region. (Source: The Punch)
- The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the country's borders to prevent smuggling and other criminal activities. (Source: Leadership)
- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the destruction of several terrorist camps in the country's north-east region. (Source: Daily Trust)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final group match. (Source: Goal.com)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to build a new national stadium in Abuja. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the national team. (Source: Punch Sports)
Entertainment
- The Nigerian music industry has been ranked as the third largest in the world, according to a report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). (Source: The Nation)
- The popular Nigerian musician, Davido, has been named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has announced plans to launch a new streaming platform to showcase its movies. (Source: Vanguard)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. I hope you find them interesting!