Nigeria live news
Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Vanguard News)
- FG to Launch New Visa Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new visa policy aimed at attracting more foreign investors and tourists to the country. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: Premium Times)
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N16.39 trillion. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- APC National Convention Postponed: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled to hold on June 23-25, due to the ongoing crisis in the party. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and some other party leaders defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). (Source: Daily Trust)
Security
- Bandits Kill 12 in Zamfara Attack: Bandits have killed 12 people in an attack on a village in Zamfara State. (Source: The Punch)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in Ogun State. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits: The Nigerian Army has launched an operation to flush out bandits from the forests of Zamfara and Katsina states. (Source: Daily Post)
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup. (Source: ESPN)
- Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup in Australia. (Source: ThisDay Live)
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 1.14% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
- FG to Launch New Agricultural Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new agricultural policy aimed at increasing food production and reducing imports. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The rising inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential items. (Source: Vanguard News)