Nigerian news 2020
Here are some of the major news stories from Nigeria in 2020:
Politics
- February 2020: The Nigerian Senate passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which allows for electronic transmission of election results.
- March 2020: The Nigerian government announced a ban on the use of Twitter in the country, citing the need to protect national security and stability.
- June 2020: The Nigerian government launched a new national identity card, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) card.
- October 2020: The Nigerian government announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air.
Economy
- January 2020: The Nigerian economy grew by 2.27% in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- March 2020: The Nigerian government announced a plan to increase the country's minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000 (approximately $80 to $130 USD).
- June 2020: The Nigerian government launched a new economic stimulus package, aimed at boosting the country's economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- September 2020: The Nigerian government announced plans to increase the country's foreign exchange reserves by 20%.
Security
- January 2020: The Nigerian military launched a new operation, "Operation Sahel Sanity", aimed at tackling banditry and kidnapping in the country's northwestern region.
- March 2020: The Nigerian government announced a plan to deploy troops to the country's borders to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- June 2020: The Nigerian government launched a new security initiative, "Operation Whirl Stroke", aimed at tackling insecurity in the country's Middle Belt region.
- October 2020: The Nigerian government announced plans to establish a new counter-terrorism agency, the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (NCTA).
Health
- January 2020: Nigeria reported its first case of COVID-19, a 31-year-old man who had traveled to the country from Italy.
- March 2020: The Nigerian government announced a plan to establish a new COVID-19 testing center in the country's capital, Abuja.
- June 2020: The Nigerian government launched a new COVID-19 vaccination program, aimed at vaccinating millions of Nigerians against the virus.
- September 2020: The Nigerian government announced plans to establish a new national health insurance scheme, aimed at providing healthcare coverage to millions of Nigerians.
Other
- January 2020: The Nigerian government launched a new national youth empowerment program, aimed at providing training and employment opportunities to young Nigerians.
- March 2020: The Nigerian government announced a plan to establish a new national space agency, aimed at promoting space technology and exploration in the country.
- June 2020: The Nigerian government launched a new national education policy, aimed at improving the country's education system.
- October 2020: The Nigerian government announced plans to establish a new national museum, aimed at preserving the country's cultural heritage.
These are just a few of the major news stories from Nigeria in 2020. If you're looking for more information, I'd be happy to help!