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Breaking News
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.71% in January, the highest in over 17 years. [Source: Vanguard News]
- Buhari Approves N13.08 Trillion Budget for 2023: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2023 budget of N13.08 trillion, which is 15.4% higher than the 2022 budget. [Source: Premium Times]
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State. [Source: Daily Trust]
Top Stories
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q4 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agricultural and services sectors. [Source: This Day]
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud. [Source: Leadership]
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts, the highest in over a year. [Source: The Nation]
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on March 25. [Source: Goal.com]
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match. [Source: Punch]
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.14% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. [Source: BusinessDay]
- FG to Launch National Cash Transfer Programme: The Federal Government is set to launch a national cash transfer programme to support vulnerable households and reduce poverty. [Source: The Guardian]
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