Nigiria breaking news
Here are some recent breaking news stories from Nigeria:
Breaking News:
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Crocodile Smile" in Delta State: The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation in Delta State to tackle armed bandits and kidnappers in the region. The operation, code-named "Crocodile Smile", aims to restore peace and stability in the area. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Boko Haram Attacks Borno State, Kills 10 Soldiers: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military base in Borno State, killing 10 soldiers and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning, and the military has vowed to take decisive action against the terrorists. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigerian Government Announces New Visa Policy: The Nigerian government has announced a new visa policy aimed at attracting more foreign investors and tourists to the country. The policy, which takes effect from January 2023, will offer multiple-entry visas to foreign visitors and reduce the processing time for visa applications. (Source: This Day Live)
- Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos, Ogun States: Fuel scarcity has hit Lagos and Ogun states, with many filling stations running out of petrol. The scarcity is attributed to a shortage of foreign exchange and a hike in the price of diesel. (Source: The Punch)
- Nigerian Stock Exchange Records N1.4 Trillion Loss: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has recorded a loss of N1.4 trillion in the first half of the year, due to a decline in the value of listed companies. The NSE has attributed the loss to the economic downturn and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: BusinessDay)
Sports News:
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The team defeated Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rangers International FC Wins Nigerian Professional Football League: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match. (Source: Vanguard News)
Business News:
- Nigerian Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q2: The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.3% in the second quarter of the year, driven by a recovery in the agricultural sector. The growth rate is higher than the 1.9% recorded in the first quarter. (Source: The Punch)
- Dangote Cement Records N1.3 Trillion Revenue: Dangote Cement, Nigeria's largest cement producer, has recorded a revenue of N1.3 trillion in the first half of the year. The company attributed the growth to increased demand for cement in the construction sector. (Source: BusinessDay)
Please note that these are just some of the recent breaking news stories from Nigeria, and the situation may have changed since the last update.