Nigeria news today and breaking read on legit
Here are some of the top Nigeria news stories and breaking news updates from reputable sources:
Breaking News
- 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)
- FG to Launch Digital Currency, eNaira: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to launch a digital currency, eNaira, to promote financial inclusion and reduce cash transactions. (Source: Punch News)
- 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 manufacturing sectors. (Source: ThisDay Live)
Top Stories
- Buhari Signs Amended Electoral Act into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the amended Electoral Act into law, which introduces new reforms to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. (Source: Premium Times)
- 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 a decade. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence to promote the development of AI in Nigeria. (Source: The Guardian)
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup. (Source: ESPN)
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 1.14% to close at 43,511.34 points on Friday. (Source: BusinessDay)
- FG to Launch National Development Bank: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a National Development Bank to provide funding for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. (Source: The Punch)
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