Nigeria live news update
Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- 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 2022. (Source: Vanguard News)
- FG to Launch New Visa Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new visa policy aimed at attracting more foreign investors and tourists to the country. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: 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 manufacturing 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 N16.39 trillion. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- APC National Convention Postponed: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled to hold on June 25, 2022. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
- PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and some other party leaders defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). (Source: Daily Trust)
Security
- Bandits Kill 12 in Zamfara Attack: Bandits have killed 12 people in an attack on a village in Zamfara State. (Source: The Punch)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with kidnapping and other crimes in the state. (Source: Nigerian Tribune)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Zamfara: The Nigerian Army has launched an operation to flush out bandits from Zamfara State. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
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 2022 Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
- Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress has qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Mozambique 74-68 in a playoff match. (Source: Premium Times)
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 0.45% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- FG to Launch New Agricultural Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new agricultural policy aimed at increasing food production and reducing imports. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The rising inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential items. (Source: The Punch)
These are just some of the latest news updates from Nigeria.