News nigeria today 2019

Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for 2019:

January 2019

• President Muhammadu Buhari signs the 2019 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N8.8 trillion.
• The Nigerian government announces a plan to increase the price of fuel from N145 to N145.90 per liter.
• The Federal High Court in Abuja orders the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from detention.

February 2019

• The Nigerian government launches a new policy to reduce the cost of governance, aimed at saving N1.5 trillion annually.
• The Senate confirms the appointment of Mr. Godwin Emefiele for a second term as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announces the deployment of additional troops to the North-East to combat Boko Haram.

March 2019

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announces the postponement of the 2019 general elections from February 16 to March 9.
• The Nigerian government imposes a 50% tariff on imported rice to boost local production.
• The Federal High Court in Lagos orders the release of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), from detention.

April 2019

• The 2019 general elections take place, with President Muhammadu Buhari winning re-election for a second term.
• The Nigerian government announces a plan to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air.
• The Federal High Court in Abuja orders the release of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, from detention.

May 2019

• The Nigerian government announces a plan to increase the price of electricity from N30 to N50 per kilowatt-hour.
• The Senate confirms the appointment of Mr. Godwin Obaseki for a second term as Governor of Edo State.
• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announces the deployment of additional troops to the North-East to combat Boko Haram.

June 2019

• The Nigerian government announces a plan to establish a new national security agency, the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
• The Federal High Court in Abuja orders the release of the former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, from detention.
• The Nigerian government imposes a ban on the use of motorcycles in some parts of the country to combat banditry.

July 2019

• The Nigerian government announces a plan to increase the price of fuel from N145 to N145.90 per liter.
• The Senate confirms the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Bello as the new Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announces the deployment of additional troops to the North-East to combat Boko Haram.

August 2019

• The Nigerian government announces a plan to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air.
• The Federal High Court in Abuja orders the release of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, from detention.
• The Nigerian government imposes a ban on the use of motorcycles in some parts of the country to combat banditry.

September 2019

• The Nigerian government announces a plan to increase the price of electricity from N30 to N50 per kilowatt-hour.
• The Senate confirms the appointment of Mr. Godwin Obaseki for a second term as Governor of Edo State.
• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announces the deployment of additional troops to the North-East to combat Boko Haram.

October 2019

• The Nigerian government announces a plan to establish a new national security agency, the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
• The Federal High Court in Abuja orders the release of the former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, from detention.
• The Nigerian government imposes a ban on the use of motorcycles in some parts of the country to combat banditry.

November 2019

• The Nigerian government announces a plan to increase the price of fuel from N145 to N145.90 per liter.
• The Senate confirms the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Bello as the new Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announces the deployment of additional troops to the North-East to combat Boko Haram.

December 2019

• The Nigerian government announces a plan to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air.
• The Federal High Court in Abuja orders the release of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, from detention.
• The Nigerian government imposes a ban on the use of motorcycles in some parts of the country to combat banditry.

These are just some of the top news stories in Nigeria for 2019. There were many other significant events and developments throughout the year.