Latest current news in nigeria now

Here are some of the latest current news in Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its primaries for the 2023 general elections, with some candidates emerging victorious. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its primaries, with some candidates facing challenges. (Source: Punch)

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
  2. Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 5.3% to N435.67 per dollar. (Source: CBN)
  3. Fuel Price Hike: The Federal Government has approved a fuel price hike, with petrol now selling at N185 per liter. (Source: Punch)

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring others. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Kidnapping: A prominent businessman has been kidnapped in Ogun State, with the police launching a search operation to rescue him. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Boko Haram: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. (Source: ThisDay)

Health

  1. Lassa Fever: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, with 12 deaths recorded. (Source: NCDC)
  2. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the NCDC urging citizens to take precautions. (Source: NCDC)
  3. Malaria: The Federal Government has launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in Nigeria by 2030. (Source: Punch)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the 2023 Australian Open due to a hip injury. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. Nigerian Football League: The Nigerian Football League has been suspended indefinitely due to a dispute between the league organizers and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). (Source: Punch)

These are just a few of the latest current news in Nigeria. Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.