Nigeria news & breaking news
Here are some of the latest news and breaking news from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- 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.
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
- 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 services sectors.
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response": The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Swift Response" to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in over a decade.
Breaking News
- Gunmen Attack Kaduna Community, Kill 5: Gunmen have attacked a community in Kaduna State, killing 5 people and injuring several others.
- Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping: The Nigerian Police Force has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a recent kidnapping incident in Abuja.
- Nigeria's Central Bank Raises Interest Rate to 15.5%: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate to 15.5% to curb inflation and stabilize the economy.
- Nigerian Army Recovers Stolen Arms in Katsina: The Nigerian Army has recovered stolen arms and ammunition in Katsina State, which were stolen from a military base.
- Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to promote the rights and welfare of people with disabilities.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
- Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia.
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 1.14% as investors buy up shares in companies such as Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Food Prices: The rising inflation rate in Nigeria has led to an increase in food prices, making it difficult for many Nigerians to afford basic necessities.
Politics
- Nigeria's President Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, which allocates N13.5 trillion for the country's development.
- Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Assembly Service Commission: The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish a National Assembly Service Commission to oversee the administration of the National Assembly.
These are just a few of the latest news and breaking news from Nigeria. Stay informed and stay safe!