Abuja news line today

Here are some of the top news stories from Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, for today:

Breaking News

  1. 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)
  2. Abuja-Kaduna Railway Service Resumes Operations: The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of operations on the Abuja-Kaduna railway service, which was suspended due to security concerns. (Source: Daily Trust)

Politics

  1. President Buhari Meets with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss party affairs and the 2023 general elections. (Source: Leadership)
  2. APC National Convention Postponed: The APC has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled for March 26, to a later date. (Source: The Nation)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 15.6% in February 2023, up from 15.1% in January. (Source: Punch)
  2. CBN Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for foreign exchange transactions, aimed at promoting transparency and reducing currency speculation. (Source: ThisDay)

Security

  1. Police Arrest Suspects in Abuja Kidnap Case: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnap of a businessman in Abuja. (Source: Daily Post)
  2. Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Zamfara: The Nigerian Army has launched a military operation to flush out bandits in Zamfara State, which shares a border with Abuja. (Source: Premium Times)

Other News

  1. Abuja to Host 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Draw: The draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in Abuja on April 1. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Nigerian Government to Launch National Digital Identity System: The government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system, aimed at promoting financial inclusion and reducing identity fraud. (Source: ITWeb)

Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Abuja for today, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.