Daily trust news update
Here are the latest news updates from Daily Trust:
Top Stories
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2023 budget of N13.08 trillion, with a deficit of N6.31 trillion. The budget is expected to be presented to the National Assembly for approval.
- 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 October 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.
- 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 the first quarter of 2023.
Politics
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Words: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading words over the party's leadership. The governors have accused the senators of trying to impose a candidate on the party.
- 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. Wike has accused Ayu of trying to undermine his leadership.
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 slowed to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022. The growth rate is attributed to the decline in the agricultural sector.
- CBN to Introduce New Naira Notes: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to introduce new naira notes to replace the existing ones. The new notes are expected to be more secure and durable.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on November 13, 2022. The match is expected to be a tough one for the Nigerian team.
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON: The Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the AFCON tournament. Rohr has been the coach of the team since 2016.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7 years old. The singer took to social media to celebrate her son's birthday.
- Burna Boy Wins Grammy Award: Burna Boy has won a Grammy Award for his album, "Twice as Tall". The singer won the award in the Best Global Music Album category.
These are the latest news updates from Daily Trust. I hope you find them informative and interesting.