News update in nigeria today

Here are some of the top news updates in Nigeria today:

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 is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the party's Caretaker Committee Chairman, Mai Mala Buni, over alleged financial mismanagement.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.
  2. Naira Weakens Against Dollar: The naira has weakened against the US dollar, trading at N435 to the dollar at the official market and N550 to the dollar at the parallel market.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
  2. Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos Robbery: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with a recent robbery incident in the state. The suspects are alleged to have stolen millions of naira from a bank.

Health

  1. Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, with the total number of cases now standing at over 250,000. The country is still battling to contain the spread of the virus.
  2. Lassa Fever Outbreak in Ondo: An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in Ondo State, with several cases confirmed in the state. The state government has activated its emergency response plan to contain the outbreak.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 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.
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-55 in their final group match.

These are some of the top news updates in Nigeria today.