Nigeria top news headlines today

Here are some of the top news headlines in Nigeria today:

  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, Other Cities: Fuel scarcity has hit major cities in Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja, as petrol stations run out of fuel due to a shortage of foreign exchange. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2: 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)
  4. 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)
  5. Nigeria's Debt Hits N38.6 Trillion: The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that Nigeria's debt has risen to N38.6 trillion, with the country's debt service-to-revenue ratio standing at 93.4%. (Source: The Nation)
  6. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Abuja Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of 27 schoolgirls from a school in Abuja. (Source: Daily Trust)
  7. Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has hit 4,000 megawatts, the highest in over a year. (Source: Premium Times)
  8. Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Zamfara: The Nigerian Army has launched a military operation to flush out bandits from Zamfara State, following a surge in attacks in the region. (Source: The Cable)
  9. Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Fall to $35.4 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's foreign reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion, a decline of 12.5% from the previous month. (Source: BusinessDay)
  10. Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: The Senate has passed a bill to establish a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of people with disabilities in Nigeria. (Source: The Guardian)

These are some of the top news headlines in Nigeria today. Please note that the accuracy and reliability of these news sources cannot be guaranteed.