Nigeria breaking news update 24 7
Here are some of the latest breaking news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing chiefs of the army, navy, air force, and police. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Premium Times)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new federal university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country. (Source: This Day)
Security
- The Nigerian Army has launched a major operation in the North-East to flush out Boko Haram terrorists from the region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The police have arrested a notorious kidnapper and armed robber, known as "One Million" in Lagos. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Air Force has destroyed several Boko Haram camps in the Sambisa Forest. (Source: Leadership)
Economy
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: The Nation)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a new trading system to improve market efficiency. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The Federal Government has approved a new policy to promote local production and reduce importation of goods. (Source: Guardian)
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria in the country. (Source: This Day)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing maternal and child mortality rates. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Federal Ministry of Health has announced plans to establish a new national hospital in Abuja. (Source: Leadership)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to establish a new national team for women. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to establish a new professional league. (Source: Daily Trust)
Other News
- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of a possible flood in some parts of the country due to heavy rainfall. (Source: The Nation)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national park in the Niger Delta region. (Source: Guardian)
- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to establish a new national broadband plan. (Source: BusinessDay)
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news updates from Nigeria, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.