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Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its primaries for the 2023 general elections, with some candidates emerging victorious. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its primaries, with some candidates facing challenges. (Source: Punch)

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
  2. Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 5.3% to N435.67 per dollar. (Source: CBN)
  3. Oil Production: Nigeria's oil production has increased to 1.34 million barrels per day (mbpd), according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). (Source: OPEC)

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring others. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Kidnapping: A group of kidnappers has abducted several students and staff members of a university in Kaduna State. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. (Source: The Cable)

Health

  1. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: NCDC)
  2. Lassa Fever: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states. (Source: NCDC)
  3. Malaria: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in Nigeria. (Source: WHO)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the 2023 Australian Open due to a knee injury. (Source: ESPN)
  3. Nigerian Football League: The Nigerian Football League has been suspended indefinitely due to a dispute between the league organizers and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). (Source: Punch)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.