Ait news abuja today
Here are some of the top news stories from Abuja, Nigeria 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. (Source: Vanguard)
- 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: 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. (Source: Leadership)
- APC National Convention Postponed Indefinitely: The APC national convention, which was scheduled to hold on March 26, has been postponed indefinitely due to disagreements among party leaders. (Source: The Nation)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 18.17%: 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: Punch)
- 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: ThisDay)
Crime
- Police Arrest 10 Suspects over Abuja Bank Robbery: The police have arrested 10 suspects in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in Abuja last week. (Source: Daily Post)
- Kidnappers Demand N50 Million Ransom for Abuja-Based Businessman: Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50 million for the release of an Abuja-based businessman who was abducted last week. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few of the top news stories from Abuja today.