Nigeria news top stories

Here are the top news stories from Nigeria:

1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. The budget is aimed at promoting economic growth and development in the country. (Source: Vanguard)

2. 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 November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and a weak naira. (Source: Punch)

3. Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 12 people and injuring several others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)

4. Nigeria's Debt Hits N44.6trn: The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that Nigeria's total debt has risen to N44.6 trillion, with the federal government accounting for N38.6 trillion of the debt. (Source: ThisDay)

5. EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over N1.4bn Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 12 suspects in connection with a N1.4 billion fraud case. The suspects are alleged to have defrauded a bank and several individuals. (Source: Premium Times)

6. Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in over a decade. The increase is attributed to improved power generation and transmission infrastructure. (Source: The Nation)

7. Nigerian Army Launches Operation 'Swift Response' in Borno: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation 'Swift Response' in Borno State to combat insurgency and banditry in the region. The operation is aimed at restoring peace and security to the affected areas. (Source: Leadership)

8. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.98%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022. The slowdown is attributed to a decline in the agricultural sector. (Source: BusinessDay)

9. Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Students: The Nigerian Police Force has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students in Kaduna State. The suspects are alleged to have demanded a ransom from the victims' families. (Source: Daily Post)

10. Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Hit $40.3bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's foreign reserves have risen to $40.3 billion, a significant increase from the $33.4 billion recorded in October 2022. (Source: The Guardian)

These are some of the top news stories from Nigeria. Please note that the stories are subject to change as new information becomes available.