Nigeria news now 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%: 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)
  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)

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Fuel Subsidy Crisis: Nigeria is facing a fuel subsidy crisis, with the country's fuel subsidy bill expected to reach N1.5 trillion in 2022. (Source: ThisDay)
  2. Nigeria's Insecurity Challenges: Nigeria is facing growing insecurity challenges, with banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism posing significant threats to the country's stability. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Economy and the Impact of Inflation: Nigeria's economy is facing significant challenges, including high inflation, which is eroding the purchasing power of citizens. (Source: BusinessDay)
  4. Nigeria's Education System and the Challenges of Funding: Nigeria's education system is facing significant challenges, including inadequate funding, which is affecting the quality of education. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. Nigeria's Health System and the Challenges of Funding: Nigeria's health system is facing significant challenges, including inadequate funding, which is affecting the delivery of healthcare services. (Source: Daily Independent)

Sports News

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Nigeria's Basketball Team Qualifies for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Rwanda 83-68 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: ESPN)

Entertainment News

  1. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday, with friends and colleagues sending her birthday wishes. (Source: Pulse.ng)
  2. Nigerian Musician, Wizkid, Wins Grammy Award: Nigerian musician, Wizkid, has won a Grammy Award for his collaboration with Beyoncé on the song "Brown Skin Girl". (Source: The Cable)