Nigeria breaking news today 2017
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria in 2017:
January 2017
- Boko Haram attacks Borno State: On January 1, 2017, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Rann in Borno State, killing at least 20 people and displacing many more. (Source: BBC News)
- Nigeria's economy shrinks: On January 26, 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics announced that Nigeria's economy had shrunk by 1.5% in the fourth quarter of 2016, making it the first recession in 25 years. (Source: Vanguard News)
February 2017
- President Buhari returns to Nigeria: After several months of medical treatment in the UK, President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on February 10, 2017. (Source: Premium Times)
- Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident: On February 17, 2017, a tanker explosion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway killed at least 10 people and injured many more. (Source: Punch News)
March 2017
- Chibok girls' release: On March 7, 2017, 82 of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 were released by the terrorist group. (Source: CNN)
- Nigeria's budget passed: On March 23, 2017, the Nigerian Senate passed the 2017 budget, which was signed into law by President Buhari on May 9, 2017. (Source: Leadership News)
April 2017
- Abuja-Kaduna train attack: On April 28, 2017, a train carrying passengers from Abuja to Kaduna was attacked by armed robbers, resulting in the death of at least 30 people. (Source: Daily Trust)
May 2017
- President Buhari's health: On May 7, 2017, President Buhari returned to the UK for further medical treatment, sparking concerns about his health. (Source: The Cable)
- Nigeria's inflation rate: On May 16, 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics announced that Nigeria's inflation rate had risen to 17.1% in April 2017, the highest in 11 years. (Source: This Day)
June 2017
- Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri: On June 1, 2017, Boko Haram militants attacked the city of Maiduguri, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Nigeria's electricity crisis: On June 15, 2017, the Nigerian government announced that the country's electricity crisis was due to a lack of gas supply, which had led to a reduction in power generation. (Source: The Punch)
July 2017
- President Buhari's return: On July 7, 2017, President Buhari returned to Nigeria after several months of medical treatment in the UK. (Source: Premium Times)
- Lagos building collapse: On July 10, 2017, a three-story building collapsed in Lagos, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more. (Source: Vanguard News)
August 2017
- Boko Haram attacks Adamawa: On August 1, 2017, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Michika in Adamawa State, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's fuel scarcity: On August 15, 2017, the Nigerian government announced that fuel scarcity was due to a shortage of foreign exchange, which had led to a reduction in fuel imports. (Source: The Punch)
September 2017
- President Buhari's speech: On September 7, 2017, President Buhari delivered a speech to the nation, in which he announced that he would be taking a 10-day medical leave. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's economy: On September 20, 2017, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that Nigeria's economy was expected to grow by 0.8% in 2017, down from 2.1% in 2016. (Source: Vanguard News)
October 2017
- Boko Haram attacks Yobe: On October 1, 2017, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Geidam in Yobe State, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's budget implementation: On October 25, 2017, the Nigerian government announced that it had implemented 60% of the 2017 budget, despite challenges faced by the economy. (Source: Leadership News)
November 2017
- President Buhari's return: On November 19, 2017, President Buhari returned to Nigeria after a 10-day medical leave in London. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's inflation rate: On November 21, 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics announced that Nigeria's inflation rate had risen to 18.3% in October 2017, the highest in 12 years. (Source: This Day)
December 2017
- Boko Haram attacks Borno: On December 1, 2017, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Gwoza in Borno State, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's economy: On December 20, 2017, the Nigerian government announced that it had secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank to support its economic recovery plan. (Source: Vanguard News)
Please note that these are just some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria in 2017, and there may be other important events that are not included in this list.