N8geria news

Nigeria is a country with a diverse range of news and current events. Here are some recent news articles and updates from Nigeria:

Politics

• President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff. (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 set to take place on February 25, 2023. (Source: This Day)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% 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, by encouraging the use of local currencies for international transactions. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 0.45% gain in the All-Share Index, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: Leadership)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, codenamed "Operation Whirl Stroke", to combat banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-central region. (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 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional troops to the north-east region to combat Boko Haram insurgents. (Source: Punch)

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19, including the distribution of free face masks and hand sanitizers. (Source: Vanguard)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of new HIV infections. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign to promote the use of condoms and other forms of family planning. (Source: Leadership)

Sports

• The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced that the country will host the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket tournament. (Source: This Day)
• The Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) has launched a new initiative to promote the development of tennis in the country, including the establishment of new tennis courts and training programs. (Source: Vanguard)

These are just a few examples of the many news articles and updates from Nigeria.