News today in abuja

Here are some of the top news stories from Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, for today:

Breaking News

  1. Nigerian Government Approves $1.5 Billion Loan for Rail Project: The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $1.5 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance the construction of a new rail line from Abuja to Kano. The project is expected to boost economic development in the region. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Resumes After 7-Month Hiatus: The Abuja-Kaduna train service has resumed operations after a 7-month hiatus due to security concerns. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured passengers of adequate security measures to ensure their safety. (Source: Daily Trust)

Politics

  1. President Buhari Meets with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss party affairs and the upcoming 2023 general elections. The meeting is seen as a move to strengthen party unity ahead of the polls. (Source: ThisDay)
  2. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Buni's Leadership: The crisis in the APC has deepened as governors of the party have thrown their weight behind the leadership of Mai Mala Buni, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee. This move is seen as a challenge to the leadership of the party's National Working Committee (NWC). (Source: Punch)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June, up from 17.1% in May. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. CBN Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for foreign exchange transactions to curb the smuggling of foreign currencies out of the country. The new guidelines require individuals and businesses to declare their foreign exchange transactions. (Source: BusinessDay)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Algeria in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Algeria in a friendly match on September 27 in Abuja. The match is seen as a preparation for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Abuja to Host 2022 African Athletics Championships: The 2022 African Athletics Championships will be held in Abuja from August 1 to 7. The event is expected to attract top athletes from across the continent. (Source: The Guardian)

These are some of the top news stories from Abuja for today. Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.