Nigeria breaking news today news
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria today:
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, up from 16.5% in May. This is the highest inflation rate in over 17 years.
2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning, with the bandits reportedly burning down homes and crops.
3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q1 2022: 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. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Kaduna Students: The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students from the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna 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 level in over two years.
6. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system, which will enable citizens to access various government services and benefits.
7. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.4 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion, down from $36.4 billion in May.
8. Bandits Attack Katsina Village, Kill 5: Bandits have attacked a village in Katsina State, killing 5 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning, with the bandits reportedly burning down homes and crops.
9. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 2.3% in Q1 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate slowed to 2.3% in the first quarter of 2022, down from 3.1% in the same period last year.
10. FG to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national health insurance scheme, which will provide healthcare coverage to millions of Nigerians.
Please note that these are just some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria today, and the situation is subject to change.