Dailytrust news 10 august 2018

Here are some of the top news stories from Daily Trust on August 10, 2018:

  1. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an Executive Order to promote local content in public procurement. The order aims to increase the participation of Nigerian businesses in government contracts and reduce the country's reliance on foreign goods and services.
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 11.23%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 11.23% in July 2018, from 11.61% in June. The development is seen as a positive sign for the economy, which has been struggling with high inflation and recession.
  3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of 110 schoolgirls from Government Girls Science Technical College, Dapchi, Katsina State. The girls were kidnapped on February 19, 2018, and 104 of them have been released, while five are still missing.
  4. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. The centre will provide training and research facilities for students and professionals in the field of artificial intelligence.
  5. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 1.95% in Q2 2018: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 1.95% in the second quarter of 2018, driven by growth in the agriculture and industry sectors. The development is seen as a positive sign for the economy, which has been struggling with recession and slow growth.
  6. Buhari to Meet with APC Governors Over Party Crisis: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's crisis and find a solution to the problems facing the party. The meeting is seen as a crucial step in resolving the crisis and strengthening the party ahead of the 2019 general elections.

These are some of the top news stories from Daily Trust on August 10, 2018.