Nigerian breaking news as of may 30 2019
Here are some of the top Nigerian breaking news as of May 30, 2019:
- Boko Haram Attacks Borno State: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the town of Baga in Borno State, killing several people and destroying properties. The attack occurred on May 29, 2019, and many residents are still fleeing the area.
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.01%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.01% in the first quarter of 2019. This is the first time the country's economy has grown in three years.
- EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects over N1.3bn Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a N1.3 billion fraud case. The suspects are alleged to have defrauded the Federal Government of the funds meant for the construction of a road project.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 11.37%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 11.37% in May 2019. This is the lowest inflation rate in 17 months.
- APC Wins Ekiti State Governorship Election: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ekiti State governorship election, with the party's candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, emerging as the winner.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 3,544MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 3,544 megawatts (MW). This is the highest power generation in the country's history.
- Police Arrest 10 Suspects over Kidnapping of Kano Schoolgirls: The Kano State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of 10 schoolgirls in the state. The girls were kidnapped on May 27, 2019.
- Nigeria's External Reserves Hit $43.2bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have hit $43.2 billion. This is the highest external reserves in the country's history.
- FG Launches National Digital Identity Policy: The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Identity Policy, which aims to provide a unique digital identity for every Nigerian citizen.
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate to Reach 2.5% in 2019: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's GDP growth rate will reach 2.5% in 2019, up from 1.9% in 2018.
These are some of the top Nigerian breaking news as of May 30, 2019.