Current news abuja today
Here are some current news updates from Abuja, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Nigerian Government Approves N13.08 Trillion Budget for 2023: The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2023 budget proposal of N13.08 trillion, which is 15.4% higher than the 2022 budget. (Source: Vanguard)
- Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Resumes After 7-Month Hiatus: The Abuja-Kaduna train service has resumed operations after a 7-month hiatus due to attacks on the rail tracks. The service will operate three times a week. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response" in Abuja: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Swift Response" in Abuja to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the FCT. (Source: Leadership)
National News
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3% in October: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 20.3% in October, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Punch)
- Nigerian Government to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud. (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.4% in Q3 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.4% in the third quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
International News
- Nigeria and China Sign MoU on Belt and Road Initiative: Nigeria and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aimed at promoting economic cooperation and development between the two countries. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria and South Africa to Strengthen Economic Ties: Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to strengthen economic ties and increase trade between the two countries. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nigeria to Host 2023 African Games: Nigeria has been selected to host the 2023 African Games, which will take place in Abuja from August 2023. (Source: Daily Independent)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news, I recommend checking reputable news sources or online news platforms.