Breaking news in nigeria today 25 5 2018
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, May 25th, 2018:
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 1.95% in Q1 2018: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 1.95% in the first quarter of 2018, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors.
- Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in public procurement and encouraging the use of Nigerian goods and services.
- Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Offa Bank Robbery: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the Offa bank robbery that occurred on April 5th, 2018, in which 27 people were killed.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 13.3% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 13.3% in April, down from 13.6% in March.
- FG to Launch National Identity Management System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the National Identity Management System (NIMS), a project aimed at creating a comprehensive database of all Nigerians.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 3,800MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has reached 3,800 megawatts, up from 3,500MW in the previous week.
- EFCC Arrests Former Governor of Taraba State: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the former Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, over allegations of corruption.
- Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Hit $40.4 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigeria's foreign reserves have hit $40.4 billion, up from $39.8 billion in the previous week.
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, May 25th, 2018. Please note that the news may be subject to change as more updates become available.