Tcn nigeria news

Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:

Top Stories

  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 Nigeria: Fuel scarcity has returned to Nigeria, with many petrol stations running out of fuel. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has attributed the scarcity to a combination of factors, including a shortage of foreign exchange and pipeline vandalism. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: This Day)

Politics

  1. 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)
  2. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Defect to PDP: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with several governors defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). (Source: The Nation)
  3. Nigeria's Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill: The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. (Source: Daily Trust)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Punch)
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Win FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria's D'Tigress have won the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifier, defeating Senegal 76-62 in the final. (Source: Guardian)
  3. Rafael Nadal Wins ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal has won the ATP Finals, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 in the final. (Source: BBC)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 1.14%, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The high inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential items. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2022: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: This Day)