Nigeria news today and breaking news today news

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 News)
  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: Premium Times)
  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: This Day Live)

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 Nigeria's economy. The order requires government agencies to give preference to Nigerian companies in the award of contracts. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  2. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: Nigeria's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts (MW), the highest in over a decade, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
  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: Daily Trust)

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. Rangers International FC Wins 2022 NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match. (Source: Punch Newspaper)

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" Wins Best African Song at BET Awards: Wizkid's song "Essence" has won the Best African Song award at the 2022 BET Awards. (Source: BellaNaija)

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!