Nigeria bulletin news today
Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria today:
Politics
- 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 create jobs.
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of the National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.
Economy
- 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, the highest in over 17 years.
- Naira Weakens Against Dollar: The naira has weakened against the dollar, trading at N435 to the dollar at the parallel market.
Security
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
- Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos Robbery: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with a robbery incident in Lagos, in which several people were killed and others injured.
Health
- Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to over 250,000.
- Lassa Fever Outbreak in Ondo: An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in Ondo State, with several people infected and others killed.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Liberia 2-0 in a qualifying match.
- D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique in a qualifying match.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria today.