Latest news in abuja today

Here are some of the latest news in Abuja, Nigeria as of today:

Breaking News

  1. Nigerian Government Approves N13.08 Trillion Budget for 2023: The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2023 budget proposal of N13.08 trillion, which is 15.4% higher than the 2022 budget. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Resumes After 7-Month Hiatus: The Abuja-Kaduna train service has resumed operations after a 7-month hiatus due to security concerns. The train service was suspended in March 2022 following a terrorist attack on the rail line. (Source: Daily Trust)

Politics

  1. President Buhari Meets with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss party affairs and the 2023 general elections. (Source: Leadership)
  2. APC National Convention Postponed Indefinitely: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention indefinitely due to disagreements among party leaders. (Source: The Nation)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.52%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.52% in October 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Punch)
  2. CBN Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for foreign exchange transactions to curb currency speculation and improve the stability of the naira. (Source: ThisDay)

Crime

  1. Police Arrest 10 Suspects over Abuja Bank Robbery: The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 10 suspects in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in Abuja last week. (Source: Daily Post)
  2. Abuja-Kaduna Highway: Police Warn of Increased Banditry: The Nigeria Police Force has warned of increased banditry on the Abuja-Kaduna highway, urging motorists to exercise caution while traveling on the route. (Source: The Guardian)

Other News

  1. Abuja to Host 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Draw: The draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been scheduled to take place in Abuja, Nigeria. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Nigerian Government to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Nigerian government is set to launch a national digital identity system to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud. (Source: ITWeb)

Please note that these are just some of the latest news in Abuja, Nigeria, and may not be exhaustive.