Nigeria news today and breaking news

Here are some of the top Nigeria news today and breaking news:

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. Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos, Abuja, and Other Cities: Fuel scarcity has hit major cities in Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja, causing long queues at filling stations and prices to skyrocket. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: 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: ThisDay)

Top News

  1. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at boosting local content in the country's economy, particularly in the manufacturing and construction sectors. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts, the highest in over a decade. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response" in Borno: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Swift Response" in Borno State to tackle insurgency and banditry in the region. (Source: The Nation)

Sports News

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-1 in a qualifying match. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: The Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-54 in a qualifying match. (Source: ESPN)

Entertainment News

  1. Wizkid's "Made in Lagos" Album Debuts at Number 1 on Billboard Chart: Wizkid's album "Made in Lagos" has debuted at number 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart, making him the first Nigerian artist to achieve this feat. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  2. Tiwa Savage's "Koroba" Music Video Breaks Record: Tiwa Savage's music video for "Koroba" has broken a record by becoming the most-watched music video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube. (Source: BellaNaija)

These are just a few of the top Nigeria news today and breaking news. Stay informed and stay updated with the latest news from Nigeria!