Today nigeria national news

Here are some of the top national news stories in Nigeria for today:

  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, up from 16.5% in May. This is the highest inflation rate in over 17 years.
  2. FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime aimed at increasing revenue and reducing tax evasion. The new regime will introduce a minimum tax of 0.5% on companies and a 5% tax on luxury goods.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (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.
  4. Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: The Nigeria Police Force has arrested several suspects in connection with the recent attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train. The attack, which occurred on March 28, left several people dead and many others injured.
  5. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system aimed at reducing identity fraud and improving the efficiency of government services. The system will use biometric data and other technologies to verify the identities of citizens.
  6. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts (MW), up from 3,500MW in 2020. This is the highest power generation level in over a decade.
  7. FG to Implement New Visa Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new visa policy aimed at increasing tourism and attracting foreign investment. The new policy will introduce a new category of visa for entrepreneurs and investors.
  8. Nigeria's External Reserves Reach $40.3 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigeria's external reserves have reached $40.3 billion, up from $34.3 billion in 2020. This is the highest level of external reserves in over five years.

These are some of the top national news stories in Nigeria for today.