Bbc news live nigeria
Here are the latest news updates from BBC News Live Nigeria:
Top Stories
- Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in 2022, driven by growth in the services sector.
- Buhari signs bill to establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law to establish the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of people with disabilities.
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 15.4% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 15.4% in January, the lowest in 17 months, due to a decline in food prices.
Regional News
- Bandits attack Kaduna village, kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Kaduna State, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
- Gunmen attack police station in Imo State: Gunmen have attacked a police station in Imo State, killing one police officer and injuring several others.
- Floods displace thousands in Anambra State: Heavy floods have displaced thousands of people in Anambra State, with many homes and farmlands destroyed.
International News
- Nigeria's foreign minister meets with US Secretary of State: Nigeria's Foreign Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, has met with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to discuss issues including security and trade.
- Nigeria's president meets with French president: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss issues including security and economic cooperation.
- Nigeria's economy to benefit from African Continental Free Trade Area: Nigeria's economy is expected to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to create a single market across Africa.
Sports
- Super Eagles to face Egypt in AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Egypt in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with the first leg set to take place in March.
- Rangers International FC wins Nigerian Professional Football League: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, with the team finishing top of the table with 64 points.
Business
- Nigeria's stock market falls by 1.4%: Nigeria's stock market has fallen by 1.4% due to a decline in the prices of shares in companies such as Dangote Cement and MTN Nigeria.
- Nigeria's inflation rate to remain high in 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has predicted that Nigeria's inflation rate will remain high in 2023, driven by factors such as food prices and exchange rates.
These are just some of the latest news updates from BBC News Live Nigeria. You can visit the BBC News website for more news and updates from Nigeria and around the world.