Full report on nigeria news today

Here is a comprehensive report on Nigeria news today:

Top Stories

  1. 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 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The increase is attributed to the rising cost of food and other essential commodities.
  2. FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime aimed at increasing revenue and reducing tax evasion. The new regime will introduce a minimum tax rate of 10% for companies and a maximum rate of 30%.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  4. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts (MW), the highest in over a year. The increase is attributed to improved maintenance and repairs of power infrastructure.

Politics

  1. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Meet with Buhari: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened as governors of the party met with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the party's leadership crisis.
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Meet with Atiku: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also deepened as Governor Nyesom Wike and other governors met with the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to discuss the party's leadership crisis.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Announces Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable for Nigeria's 2023 general elections, with voting set to take place on February 25, 2023.

Crime

  1. Kidnappers Abduct 10 in Kaduna: Kidnappers have abducted 10 people in Kaduna State, including a traditional ruler and several villagers. The incident is the latest in a series of violent kidnappings in the state.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Connection with Lagos Robbery: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in the state. The suspects are alleged to have stolen several millions of naira from a bank.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final qualifying match.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-55 in their final qualifying match.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 0.45% on Tuesday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. FG to Launch New Agricultural Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new agricultural policy aimed at increasing food production and reducing poverty in the country.

Health

  1. Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to over 250,000.
  2. FG to Launch New Healthcare Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new healthcare policy aimed at improving healthcare services in the country.

Education

  1. FG to Launch New Education Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new education policy aimed at improving the quality of education in the country.
  2. Nigeria's Education Sector Receives $200m Grant: The Nigerian government has received a $200m grant from the World Bank to improve the education sector in the country.

Entertainment

  1. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday with a lavish party attended by several celebrities.
  2. Wizkid's 'Essence' Hits 100 Million Streams on Spotify: Wizkid's hit single, 'Essence', has hit 100 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the most-streamed Nigerian songs on the platform.

I hope this report provides you with a comprehensive overview of the news in Nigeria today.