News for the week in nigeria
Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria for the week:
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 aims to stimulate economic growth and address infrastructure deficits.
- APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its primaries for the 2023 general elections, with many candidates emerging victorious. However, some aspirants have expressed dissatisfaction with the process.
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its primaries, with some notable candidates emerging as winners. The party is expected to announce its presidential candidate soon.
Economy
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.7% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is the highest rate in over 17 years.
- Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 15% to N435 per dollar, in a bid to address the country's foreign exchange crisis.
- Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to remove fuel subsidy by June 2023, in a bid to reduce the country's fiscal deficit.
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have attacked several communities in Zamfara State, killing many people and displacing thousands. The Nigerian military has launched a operation to flush out the bandits.
- Kidnapping: Kidnappers have abducted several people in different parts of the country, including a former governor and a prominent businessman.
- Police Brutality: There have been reports of police brutality and human rights abuses in several states, including Lagos and Rivers.
Health
- Lassa Fever: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, with many cases and deaths recorded.
- COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with many states experiencing a rise in infections.
- Malaria: The Federal Government has launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in the country, with a focus on distributing insecticide-treated bed nets and other preventive measures.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Nigeria due to an injury.
- Nigerian Football League: The Nigerian Football League has been suspended indefinitely due to a dispute between the league organizers and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria for the week.