Headline news in nigeria june 13th 2019
Here are some of the top headlines in Nigeria on June 13th, 2019:
- Buhari Signs Revised 2019 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the revised 2019 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N8.92 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 11.37% in May 2019, up from 11.28% in April. (Source: ThisDay)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Killing of UNIBEN Student: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the murder of a University of Benin (UNIBEN) student, Uwaila Omu, who was killed during a church service in Benin City. (Source: Punch)
- 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 economic growth in the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's External Reserves Hit $43.2 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have risen to $43.2 billion, up from $42.8 billion in May. (Source: The Nation)
- Kaduna State Government Imposes 24-Hour Curfew: The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state following violent clashes between Hausa and Fulani communities in the state. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 2.01%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate slowed to 2.01% in the first quarter of 2019, down from 2.38% in the same period last year. (Source: BusinessDay)
These are just a few of the top headlines in Nigeria on June 13th, 2019.