N9ja news today
Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria today:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country.
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of the National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.7% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
- Naira Falls to Record Low: The naira has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, trading at N720 to the dollar on the parallel market.
Security
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Lagos State.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2024 Olympics: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, have qualified for the 2024 Olympics after defeating Mozambique in the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers.
Other News
- Lagos State Government to Launch New Traffic Management System: The Lagos State Government is set to launch a new traffic management system to reduce congestion on the state's roads.
- Nigerian Army to Establish New Military Base in Borno State: The Nigerian Army is set to establish a new military base in Borno State to combat insurgency in the region.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria today.