News for the week in nigeria

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria for the week:

Politics

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Kidnapping: Kidnappers have abducted several people in different parts of the country, including a former governor and a prominent businessman.
  3. Police Brutality: There have been reports of police brutality and human rights abuses in several states, including Lagos and Rivers.

Health

  1. 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.
  2. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with many states experiencing a rise in infections.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Nigeria due to an injury.
  3. 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.