Bbc news naija today

Here are the top stories from BBC News Nigeria for today:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in Q1: Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is the first positive growth rate in three years.
  2. Buhari signs new anti-corruption law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a new anti-corruption law aimed at strengthening the country's fight against graft. The law increases the punishment for corruption-related offenses.
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.1%: Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 17.1% in April, according to the NBS. This is the lowest rate in over two years.

Politics

  1. APC crisis deepens as governors meet: The crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors of the party meeting to discuss the party's leadership crisis.
  2. PDP governors meet to discuss 2023 elections: Governors of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met to discuss the party's strategy for the 2023 elections.

Security

  1. Bandits kill 12 in Zamfara attack: Bandits have killed 12 people in an attack on a village in Zamfara state. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
  2. Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina: The police have arrested 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina state. The suspects are believed to be involved in a series of kidnappings in the state.

Business

  1. Nigeria's stock market gains 1.4%: Nigeria's stock market has gained 1.4% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. FG to invest $1.5bn in agriculture: The federal government has announced plans to invest $1.5bn in the agriculture sector to boost food production and reduce imports.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to face Guinea in AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Guinea in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in June.
  2. 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 the final match.

These are the top stories from BBC News Nigeria for today. I hope you find them informative and helpful!