News today in nigeria 2022
Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for 2022:
Politics
- 2023 Presidential Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2023 presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023.
- APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer.
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.
Economy
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 15% to N415 per dollar.
- Fuel Subsidy Removal: The Federal Government has announced plans to remove fuel subsidy by June 2022.
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 1,000 students in Zamfara State, with many still in captivity.
- Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
- Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major security challenge in Nigeria, with many high-profile cases reported in recent months.
Health
- COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with many states reporting new cases.
- Lassa Fever: The Federal Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states.
- Malaria: Nigeria has launched a new malaria control program, aimed at reducing the disease's burden in the country.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- AFCON: Nigeria has won the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, defeating Senegal 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
- Nigerian Football League: The Nigerian Football League has been suspended indefinitely due to financial challenges.
Other News
- Climate Change: Nigeria has launched a new climate change policy, aimed at reducing the country's carbon footprint.
- Education: The Federal Government has launched a new education policy, aimed at improving access to quality education in Nigeria.
- Infrastructure: The Federal Government has launched a new infrastructure development program, aimed at improving Nigeria's transportation and energy infrastructure.
These are just a few of the top news stories in Nigeria for 2022.