Nigerian news today & breaking news

Here are some of the top Nigerian news stories and breaking news for today:

Breaking News

  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, and Other Cities: Long queues have been reported at fuel stations in major cities across Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja, as the country grapples with a shortage of petroleum products. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: 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)

Top News Stories

  1. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in the country's economy, including the use of Nigerian-made goods and services. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in over a decade. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response" in Borno: The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Swift Response", aimed at tackling insurgency and banditry in Borno State and other parts of the North-East. (Source: The Nation)

Sports News

  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. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after defeating Mozambique 76-55 in a qualifying match. (Source: ESPN)

Business News

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 0.45% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Affect Economic Growth: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that the country's high inflation rate could affect economic growth and stability if not addressed. (Source: The Punch)

These are just a few of the top Nigerian news stories and breaking news for today.