Bbc nigeria news update

Here are the latest news updates from the BBC on Nigeria:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in 2022, driven by growth in the services sector.
  2. Buhari signs bill to establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law to establish the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of people with disabilities.
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 15.4% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 15.4% in January, the lowest in 17 months, due to a decline in food prices.

Politics

  1. APC crisis deepens as governors, lawmakers disagree on party leadership: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and lawmakers disagreeing on the party's leadership.
  2. PDP governors meet to discuss party's future: Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met to discuss the party's future and strategy ahead of the 2023 general elections.
  3. Nigeria's Senate confirms new Chief Justice of Nigeria: The Senate has confirmed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, following the retirement of Justice Tanko Muhammad.

Security

  1. Nigeria's military kills 12 Boko Haram fighters in Borno: The Nigerian military has killed 12 Boko Haram fighters in a raid in Borno state, according to a statement by the military.
  2. Kidnapped students released in Kaduna: The 39 students kidnapped from the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation in Kaduna state have been released, according to a statement by the school.
  3. Nigeria's police arrest 15 suspected bandits in Zamfara: The police have arrested 15 suspected bandits in Zamfara state, following a raid on their hideout.

Business

  1. Nigeria's stock market gains 1.4% as investors buy up shares: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has gained 1.4% as investors buy up shares, driven by optimism over the economy.
  2. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 15.4% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 15.4% in January, the lowest in 17 months, due to a decline in food prices.
  3. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in 2022, driven by growth in the services sector.

Sports

  1. Nigeria's Super Eagles qualify for 2023 AFCON: Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in a qualifying match.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in a qualifying match.
  3. Nigeria's athletes win 10 medals at African Games: Nigerian athletes have won 10 medals at the African Games, including three gold medals, according to a statement by the Nigerian Olympic Committee.

Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates from the BBC on Nigeria, and there may be other important stories that are not included here.