Top news in nigeria now

Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria as of now:

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. This is due to the ongoing economic challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.
  2. Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Fuel scarcity has returned to Nigeria, with many petrol stations running out of fuel. The scarcity is attributed to the ongoing strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
  3. Nigeria's Economy Contracts by 1.92%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's economy contracted by 1.92% in the first quarter of 2022, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic challenges facing the country.
  4. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Drops to 3,444MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has dropped to 3,444 megawatts (MW), due to the ongoing challenges facing the power sector.
  6. Nigeria's Debt Hits N38.6 Trillion: The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that Nigeria's debt has risen to N38.6 trillion, with the country's debt service-to-revenue ratio standing at 93.4%.
  7. Nigeria's Insecurity: Buhari Meets with Security Chiefs: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with security chiefs to discuss the ongoing insecurity challenges facing the country, including the attacks by bandits, kidnappers, and Boko Haram insurgents.
  8. Nigeria's Education Sector in Crisis: The education sector in Nigeria is facing a crisis, with many schools closed due to the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the lack of funding.
  9. Nigeria's Health Sector in Crisis: The health sector in Nigeria is also facing a crisis, with many hospitals lacking basic amenities and equipment, and many healthcare workers going on strike due to poor working conditions.
  10. Nigeria's Economy: IMF Warns of Recession: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Nigeria's economy is at risk of recession due to the ongoing economic challenges facing the country.

These are some of the top news stories in Nigeria as of now. Please note that the news landscape is constantly evolving, and new stories may emerge as the day progresses.