Bbc hausa nigeria news today
Here are the latest BBC Hausa news from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
- Bandits attack Zamfara village, kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning, with the bandits reportedly burning down homes and crops.
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.1%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 17.1% in May 2023, from 17.3% in April. The drop is attributed to a decline in food prices.
Politics
- Nigeria's Senate approves 2023 budget: The Nigerian Senate has approved the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and create jobs.
- APC crisis deepens as governors meet with Buhari: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the party's leadership crisis.
Sports
- Super Eagles qualify for 2023 AFCON: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match.
Business
- Nigeria's stock market gains 1.3%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has gained 1.3% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
- Dangote Cement to invest $1.5 billion in new plant: Dangote Cement, Nigeria's largest cement producer, has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in the country.
Health
- Nigeria records 1,000 new COVID-19 cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, with the majority of cases reported in Lagos and Abuja.
- Lassa fever outbreak reported in 12 states: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in 12 states, with 12 deaths recorded so far.
These are some of the latest news stories from Nigeria in Hausa, as reported by the BBC.