Breaking news in nigeria this afternoon

Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria this afternoon:

  1. Nigerian Army kills 12 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno: The Nigerian Army has announced that its troops have killed 12 Boko Haram terrorists in a clearance operation in Borno State. The operation was carried out in the early hours of today, according to a statement by the Army's Director of Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. FG approves N1.5 trillion for 2023 budget: The Federal Government has approved the 2023 budget, which is estimated to be N1.5 trillion. The budget was presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari in October. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 15.99%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 15.99% in October, from 16.63% in September. This is the lowest inflation rate in 2022. (Source: NBS)
  4. Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina: The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a businessman in the state. The suspects were arrested during a sting operation by the police. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Nigeria's economy grows by 3.98% in Q3 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022. This is the highest growth rate in 2022. (Source: NBS)
  6. FG to establish new university in Kano: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in Kano State. The university will be located in the state capital and will offer courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). (Source: Leadership)
  7. Nigeria's power generation drops to 3,544MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has dropped to 3,544MW. This is due to a technical fault at the Egbin Power Plant in Lagos. (Source: Punch)

Please note that these are just some of the breaking news in Nigeria this afternoon, and the situation may change as more updates come in.