Nigeria news today and breaking news today

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

Breaking News

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos, Abuja, Other Cities: Fuel scarcity has hit major cities in Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja, as petrol stations run out of fuel. (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 Stories

  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. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,000MW: Nigeria's power generation has hit 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in over a decade, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). (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: Nigeria's Super Eagles have 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: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-68 in a qualifying match. (Source: ESPN)

Entertainment News

  1. Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7 years old. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  2. Wizkid's "Essence" Hits 100 Million Streams on Spotify: Nigerian singer Wizkid's song "Essence" has hit 100 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the most-streamed Nigerian songs on the platform. (Source: Naija News)

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