Nigerian new now

Here are some recent news 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 nomination 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 grown by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy aimed at promoting the use of the naira as a means of exchange. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced plans to introduce a new trading platform to improve market efficiency. (Source: NSE)

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: Punch)
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to deploy more troops to the country's north-east region to tackle Boko Haram insurgency. (Source: Premium Times)

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign aimed at promoting vaccination against COVID-19. (Source: Vanguard)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to provide additional support to Nigeria's healthcare system to tackle the country's high maternal mortality rate. (Source: WHO)
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new medical school in the country's north-east region. (Source: This Day)

Sports

• The Nigerian national football team has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: SuperSport)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced plans to establish a new professional league. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to provide additional support to the country's sports sector to promote grassroots development. (Source: Vanguard)

Please note that these are just a few examples of recent news updates from Nigeria, and there may be other important stories that are not included here.