Bbc nigeria news papers today

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

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in Q1: Nigeria's economy has grown by 2.3% in the first quarter of the year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is the first time the country's economy has grown in three years.
  2. Boko Haram attacks kill dozens in Borno: At least 30 people have been killed in attacks by Boko Haram militants in Borno state, Nigeria. The attacks occurred in the towns of Monguno and Gwoza.
  3. Nigeria's president orders probe into alleged corruption: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into allegations of corruption at the country's anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Politics

  1. Nigeria's opposition party accuses government of rigging elections: Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the government of rigging recent elections in the country.
  2. Nigeria's senate passes bill to establish new states: Nigeria's senate has passed a bill to establish six new states in the country. The bill still needs to be signed into law by the president.

Business

  1. Nigeria's inflation rate falls to 11.37%: Nigeria's inflation rate has fallen to 11.37% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is the lowest rate in over two years.
  2. Nigeria's stock market falls by 1.5%: Nigeria's stock market has fallen by 1.5% in the past week, due to concerns over the country's economy and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports

  1. Nigeria's Super Eagles qualify for AFCON 2023: 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.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress qualify for FIBA Women's World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in a qualifying match.

These are just some of the top news stories from BBC News Nigeria for today.