Abuja news today

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

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. The budget is expected to be presented to the National Assembly for approval. (Source: Vanguard)
• Abuja-Kaduna Railway Service Resumes Operations: The Abuja-Kaduna railway service has resumed operations after a three-day suspension due to a security incident. The service was suspended on Tuesday after a train was attacked by bandits. (Source: Daily Trust)

Politics

• 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. The meeting was attended by 22 APC governors. (Source: ThisDay)
• APC National Convention Postponed: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled to hold on Saturday, to a later date. The party cited the need to resolve some internal issues before the convention. (Source: Punch)

Economy

• Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.6% in October, up from 17.1% in September. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices. (Source: Premium Times)
• CBN Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for foreign exchange transactions, aimed at reducing the country's reliance on foreign exchange and promoting local currency transactions. (Source: BusinessDay)

Crime

• Police Arrest Suspects in Abuja Kidnap Case: The police have arrested three suspects in connection with the kidnap of a businessman in Abuja. The suspects were arrested in a sting operation in the city. (Source: Leadership)
• Bandits Attack Abuja-Kaduna Highway: Bandits have attacked a convoy of vehicles on the Abuja-Kaduna highway, killing one person and injuring several others. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening. (Source: Daily Post)

These are some of the top news stories from Abuja for today. Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.