Nigeria current news 7 24 hours
Here are some of the current news stories from Nigeria, updated 24/7:
Breaking News
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: Premium Times)
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N17.1 trillion. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu for the party's presidential ticket. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Defect to APC: Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), including Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. (Source: ThisDay Live)
Crime
- Kidnappers Demand N50m Ransom for Abducted Students: Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50 million for the release of 15 students abducted from a school in Kaduna State. (Source: Daily Post)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Bank Robbery: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a bank robbery in Lagos State. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
- Bandits Kill 5 in Katsina Village: Bandits have killed five people in a village in Katsina State. (Source: Daily Trust)
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2021-2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- 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 in Australia. (Source: ThisDay Live)
Business
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Business Operations: The high inflation rate in Nigeria is affecting business operations, with many companies struggling to stay afloat. (Source: BusinessDay)
- FG Launches N500bn Sukuk Bond: The Federal Government has launched a N500 billion sukuk bond to finance infrastructure projects. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
- Nigeria's Stock Market Falls by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has fallen by 1.14%, as investors sell off shares. (Source: Vanguard News)
These are just some of the current news stories from Nigeria, updated 24/7. Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.