Nigeria south africa news

Here are some recent news articles from Nigeria and South Africa:

Nigeria:

  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The Nigerian economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a rebound in the agricultural sector, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Buhari signs bill to establish National Centre for Disease Control: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law to establish the National Centre for Disease Control, aimed at improving the country's response to public health emergencies. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.1% in April: Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 17.1% in April, the lowest in over two years, due to a decline in food prices, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (Source: This Day)

South Africa:

  1. South Africa's economy contracts by 0.7% in Q1 2023: South Africa's economy contracted by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a decline in mining and manufacturing output, according to Statistics South Africa. (Source: Business Day)
  2. Ramaphosa announces plan to address South Africa's energy crisis: President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a plan to address South Africa's energy crisis, including the construction of new power plants and the promotion of renewable energy. (Source: News24)
  3. South Africa's unemployment rate drops to 29.1% in Q1 2023: South Africa's unemployment rate dropped to 29.1% in the first quarter of 2023, the lowest in over two years, according to Statistics South Africa. (Source: IOL)

Regional News:

  1. ECOWAS leaders meet to discuss regional integration: Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss regional integration and cooperation, including the implementation of a single currency. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. SADC leaders meet to discuss regional security: Leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met in Pretoria, South Africa, to discuss regional security, including the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique. (Source: News24)