Abuja news now
Here are 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)
- 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)
- FCT Minister Launches 'My Abuja' Initiative: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammad Bello, has launched the "My Abuja" initiative, aimed at promoting the city's tourism and cultural heritage. (Source: Leadership)
Top Stories
- Abuja Residents Protest Over Poor Road Conditions: Residents of Abuja have taken to the streets to protest the deplorable state of roads in the city, calling on the government to take immediate action to fix the roads. (Source: Punch)
- Nigerian Army Deploys Troops to Abuja Over Security Concerns: The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Abuja to maintain law and order in the city, following reports of increased security threats. (Source: ThisDay)
- Abuja International Film Festival to Hold in December: The Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) has announced that it will hold its 2022 edition in December, featuring a lineup of Nigerian and international films. (Source: The Guardian)
Sports
- Abuja to Host 2023 African Senior Athletics Championships: The Nigerian Government has announced that Abuja will host the 2023 African Senior Athletics Championships, which is expected to attract athletes from across the continent. (Source: Daily Independent)
- Abuja FC Wins 2022 Nigeria National League: Abuja FC has won the 2022 Nigeria National League, defeating other teams in the league to claim the title. (Source: Goal.com)
Business
- Abuja to Host 2023 Africa Finance Summit: The Africa Finance Summit (AFS) has announced that Abuja will host its 2023 edition, featuring a lineup of speakers and panelists from across the continent. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Nigerian Government Approves N100 Billion for Abuja Mass Transit System: The Federal Government has approved N100 billion for the development of a mass transit system in Abuja, aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the city. (Source: The Nation)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Abuja.