Daily trust latest news headlines
Here are the latest news headlines from Daily Trust, a Nigerian newspaper:
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.
- 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, the highest in over 17 years.
- Kaduna Govt. Imposes Curfew on 3 LGAs: The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on three local government areas (LGAs) in the state following violent clashes between rival groups.
Politics
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Accusations: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading accusations over the party's leadership.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Ayu in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Governor Nyesom Wike and the party's National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, in a fresh showdown.
- Buhari's Ministerial List: Senate to Screen 43 Nominees: The Senate has announced that it will screen 43 ministerial nominees submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Economy
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.98%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022.
- CBN Introduces New Guidelines for Forex Transactions: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for foreign exchange transactions, aimed at curbing the smuggling of foreign currencies out of the country.
- Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $38.64bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $38.64 billion, the lowest in over two years.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea-Bissau in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 World Cup qualifier on March 25, 2023.
- Rangers International FC Wins Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final.
- Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Mozambique in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women 2023.
Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the current news landscape.