Jamb news 2023
Here are some of the top news stories from January 2023:
Politics
- The United States and China have reached a tentative agreement on a new trade deal, which could help to ease tensions between the two countries.
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants.
- The European Union has agreed to extend its sanctions against Russia for another six months, in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Business
- The global economy has shown signs of slowing down, with the World Bank cutting its growth forecast for 2023.
- The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in 2023, in an effort to combat inflation.
- The tech giant, Meta, has announced plans to lay off thousands of employees as part of a major restructuring effort.
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency due to the rapid spread of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus.
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children as young as six months old.
- Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease, which could potentially slow down the progression of the disease.
Sports
- The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023.
- The NBA has suspended its season due to a lockout, which has left many players and fans frustrated.
- The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the men's singles final.
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced their nominees for the 95th annual ceremony, with "The Power of the Dog" leading the pack with 12 nominations.
- The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees for the 65th annual ceremony, with Beyoncé leading the pack with nine nominations.
- The new season of the popular TV show, "Stranger Things," has premiered on Netflix, with fans eagerly awaiting the next installment of the series.
These are just a few of the top news stories from January 2023.