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Here are some of the top breaking news stories in Nigeria today, as reported by Punch Newspaper:

1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. The budget, which is the highest in the country's history, is expected to boost economic growth and development.

2. INEC Fixes Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections. The presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023, while the National Assembly elections will take place on February 25, 2023.

3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.52%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.52% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.

4. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Kaduna Students: The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, Kaduna State. The students were kidnapped on March 11, 2021, and are still being held captive.

5. FG to Establish New University in Katsina: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in Katsina State. The university, which will be the 43rd in the country, is expected to cater to the educational needs of the people of the state.

6. Nigeria's Debt Hits N44.6trn: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's debt has risen to N44.6 trillion as of September 2022. The debt is made up of domestic and external debts.

7. Lagos State Government to Demolish 100 Buildings: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish over 100 buildings in the state that are deemed to be structurally defective or in violation of building codes. The demolition exercise is aimed at ensuring public safety and preventing accidents.

These are some of the top breaking news stories in Nigeria today, as reported by Punch Newspaper.