Nigeria info news

Here are some recent news and information about Nigeria:

News

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in the country's economy, particularly in the manufacturing and construction sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1% in April: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in April, driven by increases in prices of food and non-food items. (Source: Punch)
  4. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts, a significant improvement from the 2,000MW recorded in 2020. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Space Agency: The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish a National Space Agency, aimed at promoting the development of the country's space industry. (Source: Leadership)

Information

  1. Nigeria's Population Reaches 202 Million: According to the National Population Commission, Nigeria's population has reached 202 million, making it the most populous country in Africa. (Source: Naija247news)
  2. Nigeria's GDP Reaches $246 Billion: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's GDP has reached $246 billion, making it the largest economy in Africa. (Source: BusinessDay)
  3. Nigeria's Unemployment Rate Reaches 33.3%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's unemployment rate has reached 33.3%, with the youth unemployment rate standing at 53.4%. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. Nigeria's Oil Production Reaches 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that the country's oil production has reached 1.4 million barrels per day, a significant improvement from the 1.2 million barrels per day recorded in 2020. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. Nigeria's Education System Ranks 161st in the World: According to the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Index, Nigeria's education system ranks 161st in the world, out of 141 countries. (Source: The Cable)

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