Bbc nigeria latest news

Here are the latest news from the BBC Nigeria:

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  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in 2022, driven by growth in the services sector.
  2. Buhari signs bill to establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law to establish the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of people with disabilities.
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 15.4% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 15.4% in January, the lowest in 17 months, due to a decline in food prices.

Politics

  1. APC crisis: Buhari meets with party leaders to resolve disputes: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to resolve the ongoing crisis in the party.
  2. PDP crisis: Wike, others meet with Atiku to resolve differences: The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met with the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to resolve their differences.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 general elections: INEC announces dates for polls: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2023 general elections will hold on February 25, March 11, and March 18.

Security

  1. Nigeria's security challenges: Buhari meets with security chiefs: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with security chiefs to discuss the country's security challenges, including the insurgency in the North East and banditry in the North West.
  2. Banditry: Zamfara State government imposes curfew: The Zamfara State government has imposed a curfew in some parts of the state to curb banditry and kidnapping.
  3. Kidnapping: Police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Kaduna State: The police have rescued 12 kidnapped victims in Kaduna State, who were abducted by bandits.

Business

  1. Nigeria's economy: IMF predicts 2.5% growth in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2023, driven by growth in the services sector.
  2. Nigeria's inflation rate: CBN to maintain interest rate at 15.5%: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will maintain the interest rate at 15.5% to curb inflation and support economic growth.
  3. Nigeria's stock market: NSE index rises by 1.1%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) index has risen by 1.1% due to gains in the shares of some blue-chip companies.

Sports

  1. Nigeria's Super Eagles to face Egypt in AFCON qualifiers: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with the first leg to be played in Cairo.
  2. Nigeria's basketball team to face Senegal in FIBA World Cup qualifiers: The Nigerian basketball team will face Senegal in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, with the first leg to be played in Dakar.
  3. Nigeria's tennis player, Okagbare, wins gold medal at African Games: Nigeria's tennis player, Blessing Okagbare, has won a gold medal at the African Games in Morocco.

These are some of the latest news from the BBC Nigeria. Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.