Nigeria news update headlines
Here are some recent Nigeria news update headlines:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
- Atiku Abubakar Emerges PDP Presidential Candidate: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 elections.
- Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary: Bola Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, has won the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Naira Falls to Record Low Against Dollar: The naira has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, trading at N570 to the dollar.
- FG Launches N500 Billion Sukuk Bond: The Federal Government has launched a N500 billion sukuk bond to finance infrastructure development projects.
Security
- Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State.
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Abuja Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Abuja.
- Military Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Kaduna: The military has launched an operation to flush out bandits from Kaduna State.
Health
- Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases: Nigeria has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
- FG Launches Malaria Vaccine in 12 States: The Federal Government has launched a malaria vaccine in 12 states across the country.
- Lassa Fever Kills 100 in Nigeria: Lassa fever has killed 100 people in Nigeria, according to the NCDC.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0.
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-54.
- Rohr Sacked as Super Eagles Coach: Gernot Rohr has been sacked as the coach of the Super Eagles.
These are just a few of the recent news headlines from Nigeria.