247 nigeria news update

Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and a weak naira.
  2. 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 Nigeria. The policy is expected to simplify the visa application process and reduce the cost of obtaining a visa.
  3. 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.

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs Amended Electoral Act: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the amended Electoral Act into law, which introduces new reforms aimed at improving the conduct of elections in Nigeria.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened as some governors have thrown their weight behind Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, as the party's presidential candidate in the 2023 elections.
  3. PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as some governors, including Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, have defected to the APC.

Security

  1. Bandits Kill 12 in Kaduna Attack: Bandits have killed 12 people in an attack on a village in Kaduna State. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in which a businessman was abducted and later killed.
  3. Military Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits: The military has launched an operation to flush out bandits from the forests of Zamfara State.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating the Central African Republic 2-0 in a qualifying match.
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in a qualifying match.
  3. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in a match.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Business Operations: The rising inflation rate in Nigeria is affecting business operations, with many companies struggling to maintain their profit margins.
  2. FG to Launch New Investment Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new investment policy aimed at attracting more foreign investors to Nigeria.
  3. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 3.5% in 2022: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 3.5% in 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

These are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria. I hope you find them informative and helpful.