Nigeria news today now
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 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
- Naira Falls to Record Low: The naira has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, trading at N720 to the dollar on the parallel market.
Security
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in Ogun State.
Health
- Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, with the total number of cases now standing at 255,000.
- Lassa Fever Outbreak in Edo: An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in Edo State, with several cases confirmed.
Sports
- 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.
- D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique in the FIBA AfroBasket Women's tournament.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria today.