Highlight of nta news today

Here are the highlights of NTA News 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 Drops to 20.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 20.3% in October 2022, from 20.5% in September. This is the lowest rate in 2022.
  3. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud.

Politics

  1. APC Primaries: Tinubu, Atiku, Others Pick Forms: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its presidential primaries will hold on May 30, 2023. Former Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other aspirants have picked their nomination forms.
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Meet with Atiku: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike and other governors have met with the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to resolve their differences.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Rises to 3.98%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has risen to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, from 3.54% in the second quarter.
  2. 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 will have enhanced security features to reduce counterfeiting.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final qualifying match.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title after defeating Nasarawa United 2-1 in their final match.

These are the highlights of NTA News today. I hope you found them informative and interesting!