Nbc nigeria news
Here are the latest news from NBC (Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation) Nigeria:
Top Stories
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
- 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.
- FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime, which will see a reduction in tax rates for low-income earners and an increase in rates for high-income earners.
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.98%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agricultural and services sectors.
- Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: The Nigeria Police Force has arrested several suspects in connection with the recent attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train, which left several people dead and many others injured.
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.
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022-2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in their final match.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's 'Koroba' Music Video Breaks Record: Tiwa Savage's music video for her song "Koroba" has broken a record, becoming the most-watched music video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube.
- Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday, with several of her colleagues and fans sending her birthday wishes.
Business
- FG to Establish New Inland Waterways Authority: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new Inland Waterways Authority, which will be responsible for the development and management of Nigeria's inland waterways.
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.14% in the week ended December 2, 2022, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
These are just a few of the latest news stories from NBC Nigeria.