Nigeria political news headlines today
Here are some of the top Nigeria political news headlines today:
- Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content in Public Procurement: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in public procurement, in a bid to boost the country's economy. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators, Reps Members Defect to PDP: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with several governors, senators, and members of the House of Representatives defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's Debt Profile Hits N32.9 Trillion, Says DMO: The Debt Management Office (DMO) has revealed that Nigeria's debt profile has hit N32.9 trillion, with the country's debt service-to-revenue ratio standing at 64.7%. (Source: Punch)
- INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in 15 LGAs in Kano State: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to conduct fresh elections in 15 local government areas in Kano State, following the cancellation of the previous elections due to irregularities. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Buhari Meets with APC Governors, Senators, Reps Members over Party Crisis: President Buhari has met with governors, senators, and members of the House of Representatives from the APC to discuss the party's crisis and find a solution. (Source: Leadership)
- PDP Accuses APC of Plotting to Rig 2023 Elections: The PDP has accused the APC of plotting to rig the 2023 elections, citing alleged plans to manipulate the electoral process and intimidate opposition parties. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2023, Says World Bank: The World Bank has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2023, driven by improvements in the agricultural sector and a rebound in oil production. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Buhari to Meet with Security Chiefs over Insecurity in the Country: President Buhari is set to meet with security chiefs to discuss the rising insecurity in the country, including the recent attacks by bandits and kidnappers. (Source: Premium Times)
- APC Crisis: Governors, Senators, Reps Members Meet to Find Solution: Governors, senators, and members of the House of Representatives from the APC have met to discuss the party's crisis and find a solution to the ongoing infighting. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.6% in January, driven by increases in food and housing prices. (Source: NBS)
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