Nigeria news today tuesday

Here are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for Tuesday:

Politics

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime, which will see a reduction in the tax rates for low-income earners and an increase in the rates for high-income earners.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Lagos State.

Sports

  1. 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, 2023.
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, have qualified for the FIBA World Cup, which will be held in Australia next year.

Other News

  1. Nigeria's COVID-19 Cases Rise to 255,000: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 255,000 cases of COVID-19.
  2. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system, which will help to reduce identity theft and improve security.

These are some of the top news stories in Nigeria for Tuesday.