Sun news current and breaking in nigeria
Here are some current and breaking news from Nigeria:
Politics
- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing chiefs of the army, navy, air force, and police. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Premium Times)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new federal university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country. (Source: This Day)
Economy
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign currency at a fixed rate. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 17 companies due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: The Punch)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to increase the price of petrol from N145 to N165 per liter. (Source: Leadership)
Security
- The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi. (Source: The Nation)
- The Nigerian Air Force has deployed fighter jets to the North-East region to combat Boko Haram insurgents. (Source: Punch)
Health
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce a new vaccine to combat the spread of Lassa fever. (Source: The Guardian)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in several states in Nigeria. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in rural areas. (Source: Leadership)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Liberia 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to introduce a new league system to improve the country's football development. (Source: The Punch)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to host the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers in Lagos. (Source: This Day)
Other News
- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of a possible flood in several states due to heavy rainfall. (Source: The Nation)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national park in the North-Central region. (Source: Leadership)
- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to introduce a new policy to regulate social media usage in the country. (Source: BusinessDay)
Please note that these are just some of the current and breaking news from Nigeria, and the situation is constantly evolving.