247 nigeria news update
Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Military Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits: The military has launched an operation to flush out bandits from the forests of Zamfara State.
Sports
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.