Nigeria news & breaking news

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

Top Stories

  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.
  2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
  3. 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.
  4. Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response": The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Swift Response" to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region.
  5. 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

  1. Gunmen Attack Kaduna Community, Kill 5: Gunmen have attacked a community in Kaduna State, killing 5 people and injuring several others.
  2. Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping: The Nigerian Police Force has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a recent kidnapping incident in Abuja.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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!