9ja news headlines today

Here are some of the top news headlines in Nigeria today:

  1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.82%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.82% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Punch)
  3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kogi State Governor's Aide's Murder: The Kogi State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the murder of Tordue Salem, a Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the country's identity management and reduce identity-related fraud. (Source: ThisDay)
  5. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $38.64bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $38.64 billion, a decline of $1.14 billion in one month. (Source: The Nation)
  6. Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Borno State: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military base in Borno State, killing several soldiers and destroying military equipment. (Source: Premium Times)
  7. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2023, driven by improved agricultural production and increased oil production. (Source: BusinessDay)
  8. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence to drive innovation and economic growth in the country. (Source: Leadership)
  9. 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, a significant improvement from previous years. (Source: The Guardian)
  10. FG to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national health insurance scheme to provide affordable healthcare to Nigerians. (Source: Daily Post)

These are just a few of the top news headlines in Nigeria today.