Top news in nigeria today

Here are the top news stories in Nigeria today:

  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 and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in the country's economy. The order is designed to encourage the use of Nigerian goods and services in government procurement and projects.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by the growth of the agricultural and services sectors.
  4. Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Kogi State Governor's Aide's Murder: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the murder of Tordue Salem, a special assistant to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Salem was found dead in his apartment in Abuja last week.
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts (MW), the highest in over a year. This is due to the improvement in power generation and transmission infrastructure.
  6. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system aimed at providing a unique identity for every Nigerian. The system is designed to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud.
  7. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.4 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion, a decline of 1.4% from the previous month. This is due to the decline in oil prices and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy.
  8. Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Zamfara State: The Nigerian Army has launched a military operation aimed at flushing out bandits and kidnappers from Zamfara State. The operation is designed to restore peace and security to the state.
  9. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence aimed at promoting the development and adoption of AI technology in Nigeria.
  10. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate to Reach 2.5% in 2022: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's GDP growth rate will reach 2.5% in 2022, driven by the growth of the agricultural and services sectors.

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