Peace of nigeria news
Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- 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 News)
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred on Sunday evening. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2: 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: Premium Times)
Politics
- Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- APC National Convention Postponed: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled to hold on June 30, due to the ongoing crisis in the party. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as Governor Nyesom Wike and several other party leaders have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). (Source: ThisDay Live)
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match. (Source: Goal.com)
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2024 Olympics: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2024 Olympics after defeating Mozambique 76-55 in the FIBA Women's AfroBasket. (Source: ESPN)
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2021-2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
Business
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate slowed to 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by a decline in the oil sector. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The high inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians reducing their spending on non-essential items. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.4bn: Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $35.4bn, a decline of 1.4% from the previous week. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
I hope you find these news updates informative and helpful.