Latest news in nigerian
Here are some of the latest news in Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
- APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer.
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.
Economy
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 15% to N435 per dollar.
- Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to remove fuel subsidy by June 2023.
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
- Kidnapping: Kidnappers have abducted several people in Kaduna State, including a former governor.
- Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.
Health
- Lassa Fever: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, including Lagos and Ogun.
- COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week.
- Malaria: The Federal Government has launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in Nigeria by 2030.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0.
- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Cup due to a knee injury.
- D'Tigress: The Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Entertainment
- Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been recognized by the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
- Music: Nigerian musician, Wizkid, has collaborated with American singer, Justin Bieber, on a new song.
- Comedy: Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, has launched a new comedy show, "The Basketmouth Show".
These are just a few of the latest news in Nigeria.