Nigeria news headlines today sunday
Here are some of the top news headlines in Nigeria for Sunday:
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.82%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.82% in October, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Punch)
- 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 Governor of Kogi State. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.98% in Q3 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans 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 two years. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigerian Army to Deploy Troops to Benue State: The Nigerian Army has announced plans to deploy troops to Benue State to maintain peace and security in the state. (Source: Daily Post)
- FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence to drive innovation and economic growth in the country. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $38.4bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $38.4 billion, a decline of 1.4% from the previous week. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Falls by 0.45%: The NSE All-Share Index has fallen by 0.45% to close at 52,551.44 points, driven by declines in the shares of major companies. (Source: Nairametrics)
Please note that these are just some of the top news headlines in Nigeria for Sunday and may not be exhaustive.