Metro naija news

Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:

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.
  2. Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Long queues have been reported at fuel stations across the country as fuel scarcity worsens, with many Nigerians struggling to access petrol.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The 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. Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response": The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Swift Response" to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country's northwestern states.
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts, the highest in over a year.

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N16.39 trillion.
  2. Nigeria's Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill: The Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in the country.
  3. Nigerian Governors Meet with Buhari over Security Challenges: The Nigerian Governors' Forum has met with President Buhari to discuss the country's security challenges and seek solutions.

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.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique in a playoff match.

Entertainment

  1. Nigerian Musician, Wizkid, Wins Grammy Award: Nigerian musician, Wizkid, has won a Grammy Award for his collaboration with Beyoncé on the song "Brown Skin Girl".
  2. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday with a lavish party attended by friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria. I hope you find them interesting!