9ja news 4 today
Here are some top news stories from Nigeria for today:
1. 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, up from 16.5% in May. This is the highest inflation rate in over 17 years.
2. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to replace the current National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) system. The new system is expected to be more efficient and secure.
3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q1 2022: 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 services sectors.
4. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Kaduna Students: The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State.
5. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts (MW), up from 3,500 MW in 2020.
6. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and economic growth in the country.
7. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.4 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion, down from $36.4 billion in May.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria for today. I hope you find them informative and helpful!