Abuja live news
Here are some of the latest news updates from Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Nigerian Government Approves N13.08 Trillion Budget for 2023: The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2023 budget proposal of N13.08 trillion, which is 15.4% higher than the 2022 budget. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Resumes After 7-Month Hiatus: The Abuja-Kaduna train service has resumed operations after a 7-month hiatus due to security concerns. The train service was suspended in March 2022 following a terrorist attack on the rail line. (Source: Premium Times)
Politics
- President Buhari Meets with APC Governors in Abuja: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja to discuss party affairs and the 2023 general elections. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- APC National Convention Postponed Indefinitely: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention indefinitely due to disagreements among party leaders. The convention was initially scheduled for March 26, 2023. (Source: The Nation)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 18.17% in February: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 18.17% in February 2023, up from 17.15% in January. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- CBN Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for foreign exchange transactions to curb currency speculation and improve the stability of the naira. (Source: BusinessDay)
Crime
- Police Arrest 10 Suspects in Connection with Abuja Bank Robbery: The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 10 suspects in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in Abuja earlier this month. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Abuja-Kaduna Highway Remains a Hotbed of Banditry: The Abuja-Kaduna highway remains a hotbed of banditry, with several attacks reported in recent weeks. The Nigerian military has deployed troops to the area to restore peace. (Source: The Punch)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea-Bissau in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifier on March 25, 2023, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. (Source: Goal.com)
- Abuja to Host 2023 African Athletics Championships: Abuja has been selected to host the 2023 African Athletics Championships, which will take place from July 12-16, 2023. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Abuja.