Igeria breaking news

Here are some recent breaking news stories from Nigeria:

Breaking News

  1. Nigerian Army Kills 12 Bandits in Zamfara State: The Nigerian Army has killed 12 bandits in a raid on their hideout in Zamfara State, according to a statement by the army. The bandits were said to be responsible for several attacks on villages and towns in the state. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Buhari Approves N13.08 Trillion Budget for 2023: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2023 budget of N13.08 trillion, which is 15.4% higher than the 2022 budget. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and create jobs. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The country has now recorded over 250,000 cases of the virus. (Source: The Cable)
  4. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State. The girls were kidnapped from their school in February and are still being held captive. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The inflation rate has been rising steadily over the past year, driven by high food prices and a weak naira. (Source: This Day)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup in Australia after defeating Mozambique 76-61 in a playoff match. (Source: ESPN)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q1 2022: Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth was driven by the non-oil sector. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) index has risen by 1.14% to 43,114.42 points, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: The Punch)