Current news today 27th august 2018 vanguard

Here are some of the top news stories from Vanguard Nigeria on August 27th, 2018:

Politics

  1. Atiku Abubakar: I'll Create 20 Million Jobs If Elected President - The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to create 20 million jobs if elected President in 2019.
  2. Buhari's Govt Has Failed Nigerians - PDP - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Buhari-led government of failing Nigerians, citing the current economic and security challenges in the country.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.23% - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.23% in July 2018, up from 11.14% in June.
  2. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime - The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime in the country, citing the need to ensure a more sustainable and efficient system.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2019 AFCON - The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Seychelles 3-0 in their final qualifying match.
  2. Rohr to Name Squad for AFCON Qualifiers - Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, is set to name his squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Libya and South Africa.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's 'Fevah' Debuts at Number 1 on Billboard - Tiwa Savage's latest single, 'Fevah', has debuted at number 1 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.
  2. Wizkid's 'Made in Lagos' Album to Feature Beyoncé - Wizkid has announced that his upcoming album, 'Made in Lagos', will feature a collaboration with international superstar, Beyoncé.

Business

  1. Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Rises by 0.15% - The NSE index has risen by 0.15% to close at 39,131.41 points, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. FG to Establish National Development Bank - The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a National Development Bank to provide funding for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the country.

These are just a few of the top news stories from Vanguard Nigeria on August 27th, 2018.