Latest news in nigeria today 2021 punch newspaper
Here are the latest news in Nigeria today, 2021, from Punch Newspaper:
Top Stories
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2022 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2022 budget of N13.08 trillion, with a deficit of N5.62 trillion. (Source: Punch)
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a subject of controversy in recent times. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in October 2021, from 16.63% in September. (Source: Punch)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Kagara Students: The Police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of students and staff of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's Debt Profile Hits N32.92trn: Nigeria's debt profile has hit N32.92 trillion, with the Federal Government accounting for N22.72 trillion of the debt. (Source: Punch)
Politics
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Words: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading words over the party's leadership. (Source: Punch)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Meet with Atiku in Abuja: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension, with Governor Nyesom Wike and other leaders of the party meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja. (Source: Punch)
- Buhari's Aide, Onochie, Dumps APC for PDP: Aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). (Source: Punch)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Egypt in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Egypt in a friendly match on November 12, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. (Source: Punch)
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. (Source: Punch)
Business
- Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2022, driven by agriculture and manufacturing. (Source: Punch)
- FG to Launch Digital Currency, eNaira: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a digital currency, eNaira, to boost financial inclusion and reduce cash transactions. (Source: Punch)
These are some of the latest news in Nigeria today, 2021, from Punch Newspaper.