Federal news nigeria today latest guardian news

Here are the latest federal news from Nigeria today, as reported by The Guardian:

Breaking News

  1. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime in the country, with a view to reducing the burden on the economy. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June, up from 17.1% in May. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. FG to Establish New University in Katsina: The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new university in Katsina State, with a view to promoting education in the region. (Source: The Guardian)

Politics

  1. Buhari to Meet with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and other party leaders defecting to the APC. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. FG to Review Electoral Act: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the Electoral Act, with a view to improving the electoral process in the country. (Source: The Guardian)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 2.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate has slowed to 2.3% in the second quarter of 2022, down from 3.1% in the first quarter. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. FG to Implement New Tax Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax policy, with a view to increasing revenue and promoting economic growth. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.4bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $35.4bn, down from $36.4bn in May. (Source: The Guardian)

Security

  1. Bandits Kill 12 in Kaduna Attack: Bandits have killed 12 people in an attack on a village in Kaduna State, with many others injured. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. FG to Deploy More Troops to Zamfara: The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy more troops to Zamfara State to combat banditry and kidnapping. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in Ogun State. (Source: The Guardian)