Naija news live update

Here are the latest Naija news live updates:

Breaking News

  1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. [Source: Vanguard]
  2. INEC Announces Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections. The presidential election will hold on February 25, while the National Assembly elections will take place on February 25 and March 11. [Source: Punch]
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.82%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 21.82% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. [Source: ThisDay]

Politics

  1. Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. [Source: Premium Times]
  2. Tinubu to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu has also announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. [Source: Vanguard]
  3. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and some other party leaders have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). [Source: ThisDay]

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.98% in Q3 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022. [Source: Punch]
  2. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $38.64bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $38.64 billion. [Source: Vanguard]
  3. 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 the ongoing economic challenges. [Source: ThisDay]

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on March 25, 2023. [Source: Punch]
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON 2023: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the 2023 AFCON. [Source: Vanguard]
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team will face Senegal in a FIBA World Cup qualifier on February 11, 2023. [Source: ThisDay]

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage to Release New Album in 2023: Singer Tiwa Savage has announced that she will release a new album in 2023. [Source: Punch]
  2. Wizkid to Collaborate with Beyoncé on New Song: Singer Wizkid has announced that he will collaborate with Beyoncé on a new song. [Source: Vanguard]
  3. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has celebrated her 45th birthday. [Source: ThisDay]

These are the latest Naija news live updates. Stay informed and stay ahead!