10 top news in nigeria today
Here are the top 10 news in Nigeria today:
- 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)
- Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos, Abuja, and Other Cities: Fuel scarcity has hit major cities in Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja, causing long queues at filling stations and prices to skyrocket. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
- Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at boosting local content in the country's economy, particularly in the manufacturing and construction sectors. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's Debt Hits N38.6 Trillion: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's debt has risen to N38.6 trillion, with the federal government accounting for N32.2 trillion of the debt. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Abuja Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of 27 schoolgirls from a school in Abuja. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts, the highest in over two years. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Zamfara: The Nigerian Army has launched a military operation to flush out bandits from Zamfara State, following a surge in attacks on communities in the state. (Source: Daily Post)
- Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Fall to $35.4 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's foreign reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion, a decline of 12.4% from the previous month. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: The Senate has passed a bill to establish a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of people with disabilities in Nigeria. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that the news may be subject to change as new updates become available.