Nigeria day news
Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria for the day:
Politics
- The Nigerian Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Vanguard)
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: Punch)
Economy
- The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a new pricing regime for petroleum products, effective from today. (Source: ThisDay)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to boost the growth of the agricultural sector. (Source: The Nation)
Security
- The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-East region to maintain peace and order. (Source: Vanguard)
Health
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce a new vaccine to combat the spread of Lassa fever. (Source: Premium Times)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Nigeria's efforts in controlling the spread of COVID-19. (Source: The Guardian)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final group match. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to introduce a new league system to improve the country's football development. (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 university in the North-East region. (Source: Vanguard)
Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Nigeria for the day, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.