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- Buhari's Ministerial List: Senate to Screen 43 Nominees Today - The Senate has scheduled the screening of President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial nominees for today. The nominees include 43 individuals, including some former governors and senators. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 12.13% in January - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 12.13% in January, up from 11.98% in December. (Source: Vanguard)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls - The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State. The suspects include some of the kidnappers and their accomplices. (Source: Vanguard)
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to replace the current physical identity cards. The system is expected to be launched in the next few weeks. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.55% in Q4 2020 - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.55% in the fourth quarter of 2020, up from 2.28% in the third quarter. (Source: Vanguard)
Politics
- APC Crisis: Oshiomhole's Faction Wins Court Ruling - A court has ruled in favour of the faction led by Adams Oshiomhole, the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ruling has been hailed as a major victory for Oshiomhole's faction. (Source: Vanguard)
- PDP Crisis: Wike's Faction Wins Court Ruling - A court has ruled in favour of the faction led by Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, in the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The ruling has been hailed as a major victory for Wike's faction. (Source: Vanguard)
- Buhari's Ministerial List: APC Senators Threaten to Boycott Screening - Some senators from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have threatened to boycott the screening of President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial nominees if some of the nominees are not dropped. (Source: Vanguard)
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14% - The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the stock market rose by 1.14% yesterday, driven by gains in some blue-chip stocks. (Source: Vanguard)
- FG to Launch National Cash Transfer Programme - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national cash transfer programme to support vulnerable groups in the country. The programme is expected to be launched in the next few weeks. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Rise Further in 2023 - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has predicted that Nigeria's inflation rate will rise further in 2023 due to various factors, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Vanguard)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Egypt in Friendly Match - The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Egypt in a friendly match in March. The match is expected to be a tough test for the Nigerian team. (Source: Vanguard)
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup - The coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup. Rohr has been in charge of the team since 2016. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Basketball Team to Participate in FIBA World Cup - Nigeria's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The team will participate in the tournament in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. (Source: Vanguard)