News in nigeria today 2017
Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for 2017:
January 2017
- Buhari Returns to Nigeria After 51 Days in London: President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on March 10, 2017, after spending 51 days in London receiving medical treatment.
- Naira Falls to Record Low: The naira, Nigeria's official currency, fell to a record low of 520 to the US dollar in January 2017, due to a shortage of foreign exchange.
February 2017
- Lagos State Government Introduces New Traffic Law: The Lagos State Government introduced a new traffic law in February 2017, which made it mandatory for motorists to wear seatbelts and use helmets while riding motorcycles.
- Boko Haram Attacks Maiduguri: Boko Haram insurgents attacked Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, in February 2017, killing several people and destroying properties.
March 2017
- Nigeria's Economy Enters Recession: Nigeria's economy officially entered a recession in March 2017, due to a decline in oil prices and a drop in oil production.
- Senate Confirms New Chief Justice of Nigeria: The Nigerian Senate confirmed Justice Walter Onnoghen as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria in March 2017.
April 2017
- Chibok Girls' Parents Protest in Abuja: The parents of the Chibok girls, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014, protested in Abuja in April 2017, demanding the release of their daughters.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 18.7%: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 18.7% in April 2017, due to a rise in food prices and a shortage of foreign exchange.
May 2017
- Buhari Appoints New Ministers: President Muhammadu Buhari appointed new ministers in May 2017, following the resignation of several ministers in March 2017.
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Falls to 0.95%: Nigeria's GDP growth rate fell to 0.95% in May 2017, due to a decline in oil production and a drop in agricultural output.
June 2017
- Boko Haram Attacks Dikwa: Boko Haram insurgents attacked Dikwa, a town in Borno State, in June 2017, killing several people and destroying properties.
- Nigeria's Senate Passes 2017 Budget: The Nigerian Senate passed the 2017 budget in June 2017, with a total expenditure of N7.28 trillion.
July 2017
- Buhari Signs Executive Order on Corruption: President Muhammadu Buhari signed an executive order in July 2017, aimed at tackling corruption in the country.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1%: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in July 2017, due to a rise in food prices and a shortage of foreign exchange.
August 2017
- Boko Haram Attacks Rann: Boko Haram insurgents attacked Rann, a town in Borno State, in August 2017, killing several people and destroying properties.
- Nigeria's Economy Shows Signs of Recovery: Nigeria's economy showed signs of recovery in August 2017, with a rise in oil production and a decline in inflation rate.
September 2017
- Buhari Returns to Nigeria After Medical Treatment: President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria in September 2017, after spending several weeks in London receiving medical treatment.
- Nigeria's Senate Passes Whistleblower Protection Bill: The Nigerian Senate passed the Whistleblower Protection Bill in September 2017, aimed at protecting whistleblowers who report corruption.
October 2017
- Boko Haram Attacks Gwoza: Boko Haram insurgents attacked Gwoza, a town in Borno State, in October 2017, killing several people and destroying properties.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 16.3%: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 16.3% in October 2017, due to a rise in food prices and a shortage of foreign exchange.
November 2017
- Buhari Signs Executive Order on Ease of Doing Business: President Muhammadu Buhari signed an executive order in November 2017, aimed at making it easier for businesses to operate in Nigeria.
- Nigeria's Economy Shows Signs of Recovery: Nigeria's economy showed signs of recovery in November 2017, with a rise in oil production and a decline in inflation rate.
December 2017
- Buhari Appoints New Head of Service: President Muhammadu Buhari appointed a new Head of Service in December 2017, following the retirement of the previous Head of Service.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.9%: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 15.9% in December 2017, due to a rise in food prices and a shortage of foreign exchange.
These are just some of the top news stories in Nigeria for 2017.