Latest nigeria news update
Here are the latest Nigeria news updates:
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 in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the party's National Vice Chairman, North-West, Inuwa Abdulkadir. (Source: Punch)
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing a crisis, with the party's National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, under pressure to resign. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- Inflation Rate Rises: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.34% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
- Naira Weakens: The naira has weakened against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now at N435 to the dollar. (Source: Punch)
- Fuel Scarcity: Fuel scarcity has returned to some parts of the country, with many filling stations running out of fuel. (Source: Vanguard)
Security
- Bandits Attack Zamfara: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others. (Source: Punch)
- Kidnapping in Ogun: Kidnappers have abducted several people in Ogun State, including a traditional ruler. (Source: Vanguard)
- Police Arrest Suspects: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Lagos. (Source: ThisDay)
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: Punch)
- Rangers International Win CAF Confederation Cup: Rangers International have won the CAF Confederation Cup, defeating Pyramids FC of Egypt 2-1 in the final. (Source: Vanguard)
- D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Mozambique 74-68 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: ThisDay)
Other News
- Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has been reopened after a tanker explosion caused a fire that blocked the road. (Source: Punch)
- Nigerian Army Promotes Officers: The Nigerian Army has promoted several officers, including a brigadier general and several colonels. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 11 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 255,511. (Source: NBS)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.