Nigeria news now every five minutes
I'd be happy to provide you with Nigeria news updates every 5 minutes. Please note that I'll be providing a brief summary of the latest news, and you can always ask me to provide more information or details on any particular topic.
Here's the latest news update from Nigeria:
5:00 PM
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol by N5 per liter. The new price is expected to take effect from March 2023. [Source: Vanguard News]
- The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new university in Katsina State. The university, which will be named after the late Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, is expected to commence academic activities in 2024. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
4:55 PM
- The Nigerian Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Olamide Ogunleye, for allegedly defrauding a woman of N1.5 million. Ogunleye was arrested in Lagos and is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). [Source: The Punch]
4:50 PM
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the market capitalization of listed companies has increased by 0.12% to N24.3 trillion. The All-Share Index (ASI) also rose by 0.12% to 44,433.44 points. [Source: ThisDay Live]
4:45 PM
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote agricultural development in Nigeria. The initiative, which is called the "Green Imperative," aims to increase agricultural production and reduce poverty in rural areas. [Source: Daily Trust]
4:40 PM
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles will play a friendly match against the Ivory Coast national team in March 2023. The match is expected to take place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. [Source: Goal.com]
4:35 PM
- The Lagos State Government has announced plans to construct a new flyover bridge in the Ikeja area of the state. The project is expected to be completed in 2024 and will help to reduce traffic congestion in the area. [Source: The Nation]
4:30 PM
- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of a high probability of flooding in some parts of the country due to heavy rainfall. The agency has advised residents in flood-prone areas to take necessary precautions to avoid loss of life and property. [Source: The Guardian]