Nigeria latest news today and breaking

Here are some of the latest news and breaking news from Nigeria:

Breaking News

  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. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. 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)
  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 of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. (Source: Leadership)
  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, the highest in over two years. (Source: The Nation)

Latest News

  1. Nigeria's Debt Profile Hits N38.6 Trillion: Nigeria's debt profile has risen to N38.6 trillion, with the federal government accounting for N32.2 trillion of the debt. (Source: Punch)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Rise Further: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that Nigeria's inflation rate is likely to rise further due to the ongoing economic challenges. (Source: This Day)
  3. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2022: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  4. Nigeria's Police Launch Manhunt for Kidnappers of Kaduna Students: The Kaduna State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the kidnappers of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. (Source: Daily Post)
  5. Nigeria's Power Sector Loses N1.3 Trillion in 2021: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that Nigeria's power sector lost N1.3 trillion in 2021 due to inefficiencies and lack of investment. (Source: The Guardian)

Please note that these news stories are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news and breaking news from Nigeria, I recommend checking reputable news sources such as Vanguard, Punch, This Day, and Premium Times.