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Here are the top news highlights from The Daily Nigerian, a medium that provides news and updates on current events in Nigeria:
Top Stories
- 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 is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
- INEC Announces Dates for 2023 General 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. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.82%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.82% 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. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the identification of citizens and reduce identity theft. The system is expected to be launched in 2023. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
- 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, driven by the growth in the agricultural and services sectors. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
Politics
- APC Primaries: Tinubu, Atiku, Others Pick Forms: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its presidential primaries will hold on May 30, 2023. Former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other aspirants have picked their forms to contest the party's ticket. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
- PDP Primaries: Wike, Ortom, Others Pick Forms: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its presidential primaries will hold on May 28, 2023. Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, and other aspirants have picked their forms to contest the party's ticket. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
- FG to Review 1999 Constitution: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the 1999 Constitution to address some of the country's challenges. The review is expected to be completed in 2023. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.14% in November 2022, driven by the growth in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
- FG to Launch National Development Bank: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national development bank to provide funding for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). The bank is expected to be launched in 2023. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The rise in inflation rate has affected consumer spending in Nigeria, with many Nigerians reducing their spending on non-essential items. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifiers: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match is expected to hold in March 2023. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the 2023 AFCON. Rohr has been in charge of the team since 2016. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
- Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team will face Senegal in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The match is expected to hold in February 2023. (Source: The Daily Nigerian)
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