Nigerian latest news

Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 15% to N435 per dollar.
  3. Fuel Subsidy: The Federal Government has announced plans to remove fuel subsidy by June 2023.

Security

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked several villages in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
  2. Kidnapping: Kidnappers have abducted several people in different parts of the country, including a former governor and a prominent businessman.
  3. Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.

Health

  1. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week.
  2. Lassa Fever: The country has also recorded an outbreak of Lassa fever, with several deaths reported in several states.
  3. Malaria: The Federal Government has launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in the country.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Nigerian national football team has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
  2. Rugby: Nigeria has qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
  3. Athletics: Nigerian athletes have won several medals at the ongoing African Games in Morocco.

Other News

  1. Climate Change: Nigeria has launched a campaign to combat climate change, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable development.
  2. Education: The Federal Government has launched a new education policy, aimed at improving access to quality education in the country.
  3. Infrastructure: The government has announced plans to invest in infrastructure development, including roads, bridges, and airports.

These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria.