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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. (Source: Premium Times)
Economy
- Inflation Rate Rises: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.3% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: NBS)
- Naira Falls: The naira has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, trading at around N740 to the dollar. (Source: Punch)
- Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, with long queues at filling stations. (Source: Daily Trust)
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have kidnapped over 100 students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. (Source: The Cable)
- Kidnapping: Kidnapping has become a major problem in Nigeria, with many people being abducted and held for ransom. (Source: This Day)
- Police Brutality: There have been reports of police brutality and human rights abuses in Nigeria, with many people calling for reforms. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
Health
- Lassa Fever Outbreak: There has been an outbreak of Lassa fever in some parts of Nigeria, with many people infected and some deaths reported. (Source: The Guardian)
- COVID-19: Nigeria has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with many people testing positive for the virus. (Source: Punch)
- Malaria: Malaria remains a major public health problem in Nigeria, with many people dying from the disease each year. (Source: The Nation)
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match. (Source: Vanguard)
- Rangers International: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba 2-1 in the final match. (Source: The Nation)
- D'Tigress: The D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup, after defeating Mozambique 74-68 in the final match of the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2023. (Source: Punch)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.