All nigeria national news today

Here are some of the top national news stories in Nigeria 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, the highest in over 17 years. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and a weak naira.
  2. FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime aimed at increasing revenue and reducing tax evasion. The new regime will introduce a minimum tax of 0.5% on companies and a 5% tax on luxury goods.
  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.
  4. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
  5. 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 (MW), the highest in over a year. The increase is attributed to improved gas supply and maintenance of power plants.
  6. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system aimed at reducing identity fraud and improving access to financial services. The system will use biometric data and other technologies to verify identities.
  7. Nigeria's Debt Hits N38.6 Trillion: The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria's debt has hit N38.6 trillion, with the majority of the debt owed to foreign creditors. The government has promised to reduce the debt through a combination of fiscal discipline and economic reforms.
  8. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State. The suspects are believed to be members of a notorious kidnapping gang.
  9. Nigeria's Agricultural Sector Grows by 3.5%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's agricultural sector grew by 3.5% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the production of crops such as rice, maize, and soybeans.
  10. FG to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national health insurance scheme aimed at providing affordable healthcare to millions of Nigerians. The scheme will be funded through a combination of government subsidies and private sector contributions.

These are some of the top national news stories in Nigeria today.