Ndigbo news

Here are some recent news updates from the Igbo community:

Politics

• The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called for a boycott of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, citing alleged marginalization of the Igbo people. (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, as the Director-General of its Presidential Campaign Council. (Source: ThisDay)

Economy

• The Anambra State Government has launched a N10 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) loan scheme to support entrepreneurs in the state. (Source: The Nation)
• The Enugu State Government has announced plans to establish a N10 billion agricultural processing zone to boost food production and processing in the state. (Source: Leadership)

Education

• The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has been ranked among the top 500 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Imo State Government has approved the establishment of a new state-owned university in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)

Culture

• The Igbo Cultural Festival has been launched in Lagos to promote Igbo culture and traditions. (Source: Punch)
• The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council has called for the preservation of Igbo culture and traditions, citing the importance of cultural heritage. (Source: The Nation)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a military operation in the South-East region to combat insecurity and criminality. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Anambra State Government has announced plans to establish a state-owned security outfit to combat crime and insecurity in the state. (Source: The Nation)

These are just a few of the recent news updates from the Igbo community.