Naij news update
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.
- 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 Price Hike: The Federal Government has increased the pump price of fuel from N165 to N185 per liter.
Security
- Banditry: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation to tackle banditry in the North-West region.
- Kidnapping: The police have rescued 14 kidnapped victims in Zamfara State.
- Boko Haram: The Nigerian military has killed several Boko Haram terrorists in a raid on their hideout in Borno State.
Health
- COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 1,144 new cases reported in the past week.
- Lassa Fever: The Federal Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, with 34 deaths recorded so far.
- Malaria: The National Malaria Elimination Programme has launched a campaign to distribute insecticide-treated bed nets to vulnerable communities.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations 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- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Cup due to a knee injury.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 has lost a veteran actor, Pete Eneh, who passed away at the age of 72.
- Music: Nigerian musician, Wizkid, has released a new album, "More Love, Less Ego".
- Comedy: Popular comedian, Basketmouth, has launched a new comedy show, "The Basketmouth Show".
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. Stay informed and stay safe!