African independent television latest news
African Independent Television (AIT) is a Nigerian television station that provides news and entertainment to its audience. Here are some of the latest news updates from AIT:
Breaking News
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
- Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in the country's economy, including the use of Nigerian goods and services in government procurement.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in April, driven by increases in food and housing costs.
Politics
- APC Primaries: Tinubu Wins Lagos Governorship Ticket: Bola Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket for the state, defeating his closest rival, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
- PDP Primaries: Atiku Abubakar Wins Presidential Ticket: Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, has won the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeating his closest rival, Bukola Saraki.
- Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Releases Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for Nigeria's 2023 general elections, with voting set to take place on February 25, 2023.
Entertainment
- Nollywood Movie: 'The Wedding Party' Breaks Box Office Records: The Nollywood movie, "The Wedding Party", has broken box office records in Nigeria, grossing over N100 million in its opening weekend.
- Music: Wizkid Releases New Single 'Essence': Nigerian musician Wizkid has released a new single, "Essence", featuring Tems, which has been trending on social media.
- TV: 'The Johnsons' Returns for New Season: The popular Nigerian TV series, "The Johnsons", has returned for a new season, with new characters and storylines.
Sports
- Nigeria's Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON 2023: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match.
- NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Bucks to Victory: Nigerian-born basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo has led the Milwaukee Bucks to a victory in the NBA, scoring 32 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
- Tennis: Nigeria's Quadre Wins ITF Junior Circuit Title: Nigerian tennis player, Abayomi Oyegunle Quadre, has won the ITF Junior Circuit title in the boys' singles category, defeating his opponent from Egypt.
These are some of the latest news updates from African Independent Television (AIT). For more news and updates, please visit the AIT website or follow them on social media.