Nigerian current news today
Here are some of the current news headlines from Nigeria:
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. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing Bola Tinubu's presidential ambition. (Source: ThisDay)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at loggerheads. (Source: Punch)
Economy
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The inflation rate in Nigeria has risen to 21.7% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Premium Times)
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a major drain on the country's resources. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.1%: Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 3.1% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the NBS. (Source: BusinessDay)
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. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping in Ogun: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with kidnapping in Ogun State. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits: The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to flush out bandits from the country's forests. (Source: Vanguard)
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). (Source: Premium Times)
- FG to Establish 10 New Teaching Hospitals: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new teaching hospitals across the country. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's Maternal Mortality Rate Rises to 917 per 100,000: Nigeria's maternal mortality rate has risen to 917 per 100,000 live births, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: BusinessDay)
These are just a few of the current news headlines from Nigeria.