What is going on in nigeria today news

Nigeria is a vast and diverse country with a wide range of news and events happening every day. Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria today:

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 All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of anti-party activities. (Source: The Cable)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has been ranked as the 27th largest in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (Source: This Day)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 1.4% increase in its All-Share Index, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: NSE)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to combat banditry and kidnapping in the country's northwest region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a prominent businessman in Lagos. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Air Force has announced the deployment of additional troops to the country's northeast region to combat Boko Haram insurgents. (Source: The Nation)

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of Lassa fever, which has killed over 100 people in the country this year. (Source: Guardian)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to provide additional support to Nigeria's healthcare system to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: WHO)
• The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for improved funding and infrastructure to address the country's healthcare challenges. (Source: NMA)

Sports

• The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Goal)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to launch a new professional league to promote the sport in the country. (Source: NBBF)
• The Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) has announced plans to host a new international tournament to promote the sport in the country. (Source: NTF)

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