Nigeria current new
Here are some of the current news and updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the price of fuel by 20% to address the country's economic challenges. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Senate has approved the appointment of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Premium Times)
- The Nigerian government has launched a new policy aimed at promoting local content in the country's oil and gas industry. (Source: This Day)
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has been ranked as the largest in Africa, with a GDP of over $250 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The country's inflation rate has risen to 12.4%, driven by high food prices and a weak naira. (Source: Punch)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy aimed at promoting foreign exchange inflows into the country. (Source: The Guardian)
Security
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation aimed at tackling banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-west region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the recent kidnapping of students in Katsina State. (Source: Leadership)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new security agency to tackle the country's security challenges. (Source: The Nation)
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign aimed at promoting vaccination against COVID-19. (Source: The Punch)
- The country has recorded a significant increase in cases of Lassa fever, with several deaths reported. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new hospital in Abuja to cater to the country's growing healthcare needs. (Source: This Day)
Sports
- The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (Source: Vanguard)
- The country's tennis star, Aruna Quadri, has won the ITTF African Championships. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new sports academy to promote the development of sports in the country. (Source: Leadership)
These are just a few of the current news and updates from Nigeria.