Vanguard news today thursday

Here are the top news stories from Vanguard News for Thursday:

Breaking News

  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, the highest in over two years. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and a weak naira.
  2. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a subject of controversy in recent times. The review is aimed at ensuring that the subsidy is targeted at the most vulnerable segments of the population.

Business

  1. Nigerian Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 0.45% on Thursday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5bn in New Plant: Dangote Cement, the largest cement producer in Africa, has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in Nigeria. The plant is expected to increase the company's production capacity by 3 million metric tons.

Politics

  1. Buhari to Meet with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections.
  2. PDP to Hold National Convention in October: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to hold its national convention in October, where a new national chairman will be elected.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Algeria in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Algeria in a friendly match on Friday, ahead of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Match: Rangers International FC has won its match against Nasarawa United FC in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage to Release New Album: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is set to release a new album, which will feature collaborations with international artists.
  2. Genevieve Nnaji to Produce New Movie: Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji is set to produce a new movie, which will be her first production in over a decade.

These are the top news stories from Vanguard News for Thursday. I hope you found them informative and interesting!