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Here are the latest news headlines from the Daily Post Newspaper in Nigeria:

Breaking News

  1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2023 budget proposal of N13.08 trillion, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has announced.
  2. INEC Fixes Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 25, 2023, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, while the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.82%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 21.82% in November 2022, the highest in 17 years.

Politics

  1. Atiku Abubakar Picks Ifeanyi Okowa as Running Mate: The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has picked Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as his running mate for the 2023 elections.
  2. Tinubu's Health Condition Worries APC Chieftains: Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are worried about the health condition of the party's presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, who has been absent from public functions for some time.
  3. Obi's Running Mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, Speaks on Party's Chances: The running mate of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed confidence that the party will win the 2023 elections.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.98% in Q3: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
  2. FG to Invest N1.5trn in Power Sector: The Federal Government has announced plans to invest N1.5 trillion in the power sector to improve electricity supply and reduce the country's reliance on generators.
  3. Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) index rose by 0.45% on Friday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea-Bissau in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in a World Cup qualifier on March 25, 2023, in a match that could determine the country's chances of qualifying for the tournament.
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup Qualifiers: The coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the World Cup qualifiers, which will determine the country's participation in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: The son of popular singer, Tiwa Savage, Jamil Balogun, has turned 7 years old, and his mother has taken to social media to celebrate his birthday.
  2. Wizkid's Son, Zion, Turns 4: The son of popular singer, Wizkid, Zion Adelekan, has turned 4 years old, and his father has taken to social media to celebrate his birthday.
  3. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: The popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday, and her colleagues and fans have taken to social media to wish her a happy birthday.

These are the latest news headlines from the Daily Post Newspaper in Nigeria.