Bbc nigeria latest news today
Here are the latest news from the BBC 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.
- Buhari signs new anti-corruption bill into law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new anti-corruption bill into law, which aims to strengthen the country's anti-graft agencies and increase penalties for corruption offenses.
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.1% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 17.1% in April, from 17.3% in March, due to a decline in food prices.
Politics
- APC crisis deepens as governors, lawmakers disagree on party leadership: The crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and lawmakers disagreeing on the party's leadership.
- PDP governors meet to discuss party's future: Governors of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met to discuss the party's future and strategy ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Security
- Nigeria's military kills 12 Boko Haram fighters in Borno: The Nigerian military has announced that it killed 12 Boko Haram fighters in an operation in Borno State.
- Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna: The police in Kaduna State have arrested 15 suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a businessman and his wife.
Business
- Nigeria's stock market gains 1.3% as investors buy up shares: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has gained 1.3% as investors buy up shares in companies such as Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank.
- FG to establish new textile industry in Kano: The federal government has announced plans to establish a new textile industry in Kano State, which is expected to create jobs and boost the economy.
Sports
- Super Eagles to face Guinea in AFCON qualifiers: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with the first leg set to take place in September.
- Rangers International FC wins Nigerian Professional Football League title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.
These are just some of the latest news from the BBC Nigeria. You can visit the BBC website for more news and updates from Nigeria.