Nija today news

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria today:

Politics

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Source: Punch)
• The Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Vanguard)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: ThisDay)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing for the use of local currencies in international transactions. (Source: The Nation)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-East region to maintain peace and order. (Source: The Punch)

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria, with a focus on the use of insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Federal Ministry of Health has announced plans to establish a new national cancer centre in Abuja. (Source: Leadership)

Sports

• The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Goal.com)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced plans to establish a new professional league, the Nigerian Basketball League (NBL). (Source: ThisDay)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria today.