General muhammadu buhari news
Here are some recent news updates about General Muhammadu Buhari:
Latest News
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.27% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: Vanguard)
- Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in the country's economy, particularly in the areas of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 17.71% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 17.71% in April 2023, from 18.17% in March. (Source: Punch)
Recent Developments
- Buhari Meets with World Bank President: President Buhari met with World Bank President, David Malpass, to discuss ways to improve Nigeria's economy and address the country's development challenges. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's Debt Profile Rises to N44.6 Trillion: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's debt profile has risen to N44.6 trillion, with the federal government accounting for N32.2 trillion of the debt. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Buhari Approves Establishment of New Federal Universities: President Buhari has approved the establishment of six new federal universities in the country, aimed at increasing access to higher education. (Source: Premium Times)
Opinions and Analysis
- Buhari's Economic Legacy: A Mixed Bag: An opinion piece by The Guardian argues that President Buhari's economic legacy is a mixed bag, with some positive developments, such as the growth of the agriculture sector, but also significant challenges, including high inflation and debt. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nigeria's Economic Challenges: A Call for Urgent Action: An opinion piece by Vanguard argues that Nigeria's economic challenges require urgent action, including the implementation of policies to boost local content and reduce dependence on imported goods. (Source: Vanguard)
Other News
- Buhari Congratulates New FIFA President: President Buhari has congratulated Gianni Infantino on his re-election as FIFA President, expressing Nigeria's commitment to working with the global football governing body. (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's Military Strengthens Border Security: The Nigerian military has announced that it is strengthening border security to prevent the smuggling of arms and other illegal activities. (Source: Daily Trust)