Cnn breaking news nigeria today

Here are some of the latest breaking news from CNN on Nigeria:

Breaking News:

  1. Nigeria's President Buhari Tests Positive for COVID-19: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from his office. The president is currently undergoing treatment and is in good health, the statement said.
  2. Gunmen Attack Police Station in Nigeria's Kaduna State: Gunmen attacked a police station in Nigeria's Kaduna state, killing at least two police officers and injuring several others, according to local reports.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Contracts by 3.6% in Q2: Nigeria's economy contracted by 3.6% in the second quarter of 2022, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The contraction is attributed to a decline in oil production and a slowdown in non-oil sectors.
  4. Nigerian Military Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Zamfara State: The Nigerian military has launched an operation to flush out bandits in Zamfara state, which has been plagued by kidnappings and attacks by armed groups.
  5. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6% in July: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.6% in July, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The inflation rate has been rising steadily over the past year, driven by high food prices and a weak naira.

Other News:

  1. Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: Nigeria's Senate has passed a bill to establish a national commission for persons with disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of people with disabilities.
  2. Nigeria's Central Bank Raises Interest Rate to 13.5% to Combat Inflation: Nigeria's Central Bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to 13.5% to combat inflation and stabilize the economy.
  3. Nigeria's President Buhari Signs Bill to Establish National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons: Nigeria's President Buhari has signed a bill to establish a national agency for the prohibition of trafficking in persons, aimed at combating human trafficking and protecting victims.

Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news from CNN on Nigeria, and the situation is subject to change.