Ait nigeria news update
Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the party's Caretaker Committee Chairman, Mai Mala Buni. (Source: Punch)
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis, with the party's National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, facing opposition from some governors and leaders of the party. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- Inflation Rate Rises: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
- Naira Weakens: The naira has weakened against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now at N435 to the dollar. (Source: Punch)
- Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, with many filling stations running out of fuel. (Source: Vanguard)
Security
- Banditry: Banditry has continued to plague some parts of the country, with many communities facing attacks and kidnappings. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Kidnapping: Kidnapping has also become a major problem in Nigeria, with many people being kidnapped for ransom. (Source: Punch)
- Police Brutality: There have been reports of police brutality in some parts of the country, with many people calling for reforms in the police force. (Source: ThisDay)
Health
- Lassa Fever Outbreak: There has been an outbreak of Lassa fever in some parts of the country, with many people affected. (Source: NPHCDA)
- COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with many people testing positive for the virus. (Source: NCDC)
- Malaria: Malaria remains a major public health problem in Nigeria, with many people affected by the disease. (Source: WHO)
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match. (Source: NFF)
- Rangers International: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 NPFL title, after defeating Enyimba 2-1 in the final match of the season. (Source: NPFL)
- D'Tigress: The D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Mozambique 76-64 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: FIBA)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.