News 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

• Nigeria's Military Launches Operation Crocodile Smile: The Nigerian military launched Operation Crocodile Smile in April 2017, aimed at tackling insurgency and terrorism in the country.
• Buhari Signs Executive Order on Ease of Doing Business: President Buhari signed an executive order in April 2017 aimed at simplifying business processes and reducing bureaucracy in Nigeria.

May 2017

• Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 16.3%: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 16.3% in May 2017, due to a rise in food prices and a shortage of foreign exchange.
• Senate Passes 2017 Budget: The Nigerian Senate passed the 2017 budget in May 2017, with a total expenditure of N7.44 trillion.

June 2017

• Nigeria's Military Launches Operation Python Dance: The Nigerian military launched Operation Python Dance in June 2017, aimed at tackling secessionist groups in the southeast region of the country.
• Buhari Signs Executive Order on Whistleblower Policy: President Buhari signed an executive order in June 2017 aimed at encouraging whistleblowers to report corruption and other financial crimes.

July 2017

• Nigeria's Economy Exits Recession: Nigeria's economy officially exited recession in July 2017, after a period of contraction.
• Senate Confirms New Inspector-General of Police: The Nigerian Senate confirmed Ibrahim Idris as the new Inspector-General of Police in July 2017.

August 2017

• Buhari Returns to Nigeria After Medical Leave: President Buhari returned to Nigeria in August 2017 after a 104-day medical leave in London.
• Nigeria's Military Launches Operation Awatse: The Nigerian military launched Operation Awatse in August 2017, aimed at tackling oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region.

September 2017

• Senate Passes Petroleum Industry Governance Bill: The Nigerian Senate passed the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill in September 2017, aimed at reforming the country's oil and gas sector.
• Buhari Signs Executive Order on Public Procurement: President Buhari signed an executive order in September 2017 aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public procurement.

October 2017

• Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 16.6%: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 16.6% in October 2017, due to a rise in food prices and a shortage of foreign exchange.
• Senate Confirms New Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission: The Nigerian Senate confirmed Ibrahim Magu as the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in October 2017.

November 2017

• Buhari Signs Executive Order on Anti-Corruption: President Buhari signed an executive order in November 2017 aimed at promoting anti-corruption efforts in the country.
• Nigeria's Military Launches Operation Delta Safe: The Nigerian military launched Operation Delta Safe in November 2017, aimed at tackling oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region.

December 2017

• Senate Passes 2018 Budget: The Nigerian Senate passed the 2018 budget in December 2017, with a total expenditure of N9.12 trillion.
• Buhari Signs Executive Order on Public Service Reforms: President Buhari signed an executive order in December 2017 aimed at promoting public service reforms in the country.

These are just a few of the top news stories in Nigeria for 2017.