Nigeria political news update
Here are some recent political news updates from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: 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 development in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
- INEC Announces Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections. The presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023, while the National Assembly elections will hold on February 25, 2023. (Source: Punch)
- 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. (Source: ThisDay)
Recent Developments
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.4% in Q3 2022: Nigeria's economy grew by 3.4% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth is attributed to the recovery of the oil sector and improved agricultural output. (Source: NBS)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3% in October 2022: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 20.3% in October 2022, according to the NBS. The rise is attributed to the increase in food prices and other consumer goods. (Source: NBS)
- Nigeria's Debt Profile Rises to N44.6 Trillion: Nigeria's debt profile has risen to N44.6 trillion, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). The debt is made up of domestic and external debts. (Source: DMO)
Political Parties
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing the presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu. (Source: Punch)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Back Atiku's Presidential Ambition: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also deepened, with some governors backing the presidential ambition of Atiku Abubakar. (Source: ThisDay)
Security
- Nigeria's Security Challenges: Buhari Meets with Service Chiefs: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the service chiefs to discuss the country's security challenges. The meeting was aimed at finding solutions to the rising insecurity in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
- Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack in Zamfara State. The attack is the latest in a series of attacks in the state. (Source: Punch)
These are some of the recent political news updates from Nigeria.