Breaking news in nigeria today 10 11 2018
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, October 11, 2018:
- Nigerian Army Denies Involvement in Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: The Nigerian Army has denied involvement in the shooting of protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State. The army said it was not involved in the incident, which occurred on Tuesday night.
- Lagos State Government Orders Investigation into Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: The Lagos State Government has ordered an investigation into the shooting of protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate. The government has also promised to provide compensation to the victims of the shooting.
- Nigerian Police Arrest 20 Suspects over Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: The Nigerian Police have arrested 20 suspects in connection with the shooting of protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate. The suspects are alleged to be members of a cult group that was involved in the shooting.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.23% in September: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.23% in September, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is the highest inflation rate recorded in the country since 2017.
- Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Falls by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) index has fallen by 0.45% due to profit-taking by investors. The index closed at 31,555.45 points on Wednesday.
- Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $44.85 Billion: Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $44.85 billion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is the lowest level of the country's external reserves in over two years.
- Nigerian Government to Launch New Visa Policy: The Nigerian government is set to launch a new visa policy that will make it easier for foreigners to obtain visas to visit the country. The new policy is expected to boost tourism and attract more foreign investment to the country.
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, October 11, 2018.