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Here are the latest Naija news updates 24/7:
Breaking News
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. [Source: Vanguard]
- INEC Announces Dates for 2023 General Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections, with presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for February 25, 2023. [Source: Punch]
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.82%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 21.82% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. [Source: ThisDay]
Politics
- Atiku Abubakar Emerges PDP Presidential Candidate: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections. [Source: Premium Times]
- Tinubu's Campaign Council Suspends Activities: The campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has suspended its activities following the death of its director-general, Bayo Onanuga. [Source: The Nation]
- Obi's Campaign Council Denies Involvement in Violence: The campaign council of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denied involvement in the violence that erupted during a rally in Lagos. [Source: Daily Trust]
Economy
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.98%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate slowed to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, down from 4.03% in the second quarter. [Source: BusinessDay]
- Naira Appreciates Against Dollar: The naira has appreciated against the dollar, exchanging at N435 to the dollar at the official market. [Source: Leadership]
- FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime, which will see a reduction in the tax rates for low-income earners. [Source: The Guardian]
Sports
- 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 group match. [Source: Goal]
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-58 in their final group match. [Source: Punch]
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After 2022 World Cup: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup. [Source: Vanguard]
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Singer Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7 years old. [Source: Pulse]
- Wizkid's 'Essence' Hits 100 Million Streams: Wizkid's song, "Essence", has hit 100 million streams on music streaming platform, Spotify. [Source: The Nation]
- Burna Boy to Perform at 2023 Grammy Awards: Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has been announced as one of the performers at the 2023 Grammy Awards. [Source: Daily Trust]
These are just a few of the latest Naija news updates 24/7. Stay informed and stay ahead of the curve!