Daily trust ng news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Daily Trust, a Nigerian newspaper, for today:

Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The increase is attributed to rising food and fuel prices.
  3. FG to Implement New Visa Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new visa policy aimed at boosting tourism and economic growth in the country. The policy is expected to simplify the visa application process and attract more foreign investors.

Politics

  1. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened as some governors have thrown their weight behind Bola Tinubu, the party's presidential candidate, in the 2023 elections.
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Meet with Atiku: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and other governors have met with the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to discuss the party's primaries.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.98%: 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 Establish New Free Trade Zones: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new free trade zones across the country to boost economic growth and attract foreign investment.

Sports

  1. 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 March 25, 2023, in Conakry, Guinea.
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2023 AFCON tournament.

These are some of the top news stories from Daily Trust for today. Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.