Nairaland current news

Here are some current news updates from Nairaland:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. [Source: Vanguard]
  2. Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. [Source: ThisDay]
  3. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu for 2023: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing Bola Tinubu for the 2023 presidential election. [Source: Punch]

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.6%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 15.6% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). [Source: Premium Times]
  2. FG to Implement New Tax Regime in 2023: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime in 2023, aimed at increasing revenue and reducing tax evasion. [Source: Leadership]
  3. Naira Falls to 435 Against Dollar: The naira has fallen to 435 against the dollar, as the country's foreign exchange reserves continue to decline. [Source: Daily Trust]

Crime

  1. Kidnappers Demand N50m Ransom for Abducted Students: Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50 million for the release of 12 students abducted from a school in Kaduna State. [Source: The Nation]
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Bank Robbery: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a bank robbery in Lagos State. [Source: Punch]
  3. FG to Establish Special Task Force to Combat Kidnapping: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a special task force to combat kidnapping and other forms of violent crime. [Source: Vanguard]

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier: The Super Eagles will face Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in March. [Source: Goal]
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the FIBA World Cup in Australia. [Source: ThisDay]
  3. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, is set to leave the team after the 2023 AFCON. [Source: Punch]

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7 years old. [Source: Pulse]
  2. Wizkid's 'Essence' Hits 100 Million Streams on Spotify: Wizkid's song, 'Essence', has hit 100 million streams on Spotify. [Source: The Cable]
  3. Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels, Celebrates 20th Birthday: Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has celebrated her 20th birthday. [Source: Vanguard]

These are just a few of the current news updates from Nairaland. Please note that the news may not be up-to-date, as Nairaland is a user-generated content platform and news articles may not be updated in real-time.