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Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria today, as reported by News24:

Top Stories

  1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country.
  2. 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, up from 19.9% in October. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and other economic factors.
  3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kogi State Governor's Aide's Murder: The Kogi State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the murder of Tordue Salem, a special assistant to the state governor. The suspects are alleged to be members of a cult group.

Politics

  1. APC National Convention: Buhari to Inaugurate New Exco: President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to inaugurate the new executive committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a convention in Abuja today.
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike's Faction Rejects Ayu's Resignation: The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Governor Nyesom Wike has rejected the resignation of the party's national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.98%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate slowed to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, down from 4.03% in the second quarter.
  2. CBN Introduces New Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Trading: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for cryptocurrency trading in the country, aimed at regulating the sector and preventing financial risks.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea-Bissau in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Thursday.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Championship: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) championship, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.

These are some of the top news stories from Nigeria today.