Nigeria news
Here are some of the latest news 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.
- The Senate has confirmed the appointment of seven new ministers, bringing the total number of ministers in the cabinet to 43.
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways.
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, by encouraging the use of local currencies for international transactions.
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced plans to introduce a new trading platform, aimed at increasing liquidity and reducing transaction costs.
Security
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, code-named "Operation Whirl Stroke", aimed at tackling banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-central region.
- The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the recent kidnapping of students in Katsina State.
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new security agency, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to tackle internal security threats.
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of Lassa fever, which has killed several people in the country.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to provide support to Nigeria in its efforts to combat the Ebola virus.
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national health insurance scheme, aimed at providing affordable healthcare to all citizens.
Sports
- The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone in a qualifying match.
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to establish a new professional basketball league, aimed at promoting the sport in the country.
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new sports development fund, aimed at promoting sports development in the country.
Other News
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national museum, aimed at preserving the country's cultural heritage.
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to promote the use of renewable energy in the country.
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national park, aimed at protecting the country's wildlife and natural resources.
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