Nigerian news entertainment

Here are some recent Nigerian news and entertainment updates:

News

  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  2. Buhari signs new anti-corruption bill into law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new anti-corruption bill into law, aimed at strengthening the country's anti-graft agencies and increasing penalties for corruption offenses.
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.1% in April: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 17.1% in April, the lowest in over two years, due to a decline in food prices and a stable exchange rate.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage releases new album "Water & Garri": Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has released her highly anticipated album "Water & Garri", which features collaborations with artists such as Nas, Brandy, and Amaarae.
  2. Wizkid announces new album "More Love, Less Ego": Nigerian singer Wizkid has announced his new album "More Love, Less Ego", which is set to be released in June 2023.
  3. Nollywood actress Funke Akindele celebrates 20 years in the industry: Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has celebrated 20 years in the Nigerian film industry, with a special ceremony attended by colleagues and friends.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles qualify for 2023 AFCON: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match.
  2. D'Tigress qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 76-55 in a qualifying match.
  3. Rafael Nadal wins ATP Masters 1000 title in Rome: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has won the ATP Masters 1000 title in Rome, defeating Casper Ruud 7-5, 1-6, 7-5 in the final.

Other

  1. Nigeria's first-ever space mission set for 2023: Nigeria's space agency, NASRDA, has announced plans to launch the country's first-ever space mission in 2023, which will include the launch of a satellite into orbit.
  2. Lagos State government launches new transportation system: The Lagos State government has launched a new transportation system, which includes the introduction of new buses and a ride-hailing app.
  3. Nigeria's first-ever cryptocurrency exchange launches: Nigeria's first-ever cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax, has launched, allowing Nigerians to buy and sell cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

I hope you find these updates interesting!