Nigeria news on the hour

Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria, updated hourly:

12:00 PM

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. The new airline is expected to take off in 2023. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
• The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. Kanu has been in custody since 2015. (Source: Vanguard Newspaper)

1:00 PM

• The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that it will increase the supply of petroleum products to the market to address the current fuel scarcity. The corporation has also assured that the scarcity will be resolved within the next two weeks. (Source: ThisDay Newspaper)
• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. The operation is expected to last for six months. (Source: Daily Trust Newspaper)

2:00 PM

• The Senate has passed a bill to establish a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities. The bill is expected to provide for the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Nigeria. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
• 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. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)

3:00 PM

• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country. The new universities are expected to be established in the next two years. (Source: Premium Times Newspaper)
• The Nigerian Police Force has launched a new operation, "Operation Puff Adder", to tackle armed robbery and kidnapping in the country. The operation is expected to last for three months. (Source: The Punch Newspaper)

4:00 PM

• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that it will introduce a new trading platform to improve the efficiency of the market. The new platform is expected to be launched in the next quarter. (Source: BusinessDay Newspaper)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national park in the country. The new park is expected to be established in the next two years. (Source: The Guardian Newspaper)

5:00 PM

• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that it has destroyed several Boko Haram camps in the North-East region. The NAF has also announced that it has rescued several hostages from the camps. (Source: Daily Trust Newspaper)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national museum in the country. The new museum is expected to be established in the next two years. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news, I recommend checking reputable news sources or online news platforms.