Nigeriabreakingnews
Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- 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.
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Kaduna Students: The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students from the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State.
- 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 (MW), the highest in over two years.
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N16.39 trillion.
- APC National Convention Postponed: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled to hold on June 25, 2022.
- PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and several other party leaders defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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.
- Rangers International FC Wins 2022 AITEO Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 AITEO Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final.
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the stock market rose by 1.14% in June 2022, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
- Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5 Billion in New Plant: Dangote Cement has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in Nigeria, which is expected to increase the company's production capacity by 30%.
These are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria. Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.