Nigerian latest news update
Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its primaries for the 2023 general elections, with some candidates emerging victorious. (Source: ThisDay)
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its primaries, with some candidates facing challenges. (Source: Punch)
Economy
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
- Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 5.3% to N435.67 per dollar. (Source: CBN)
- Oil Production: Nigeria's oil production has increased to 1.34 million barrels per day (mbpd), according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). (Source: OPEC)
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring others. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Kidnapping: Kidnappers have abducted several people in different parts of the country, including a former governor and a traditional ruler. (Source: Punch)
- Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East. (Source: Premium Times)
Health
- COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: NCDC)
- Lassa Fever: The country has also recorded an outbreak of Lassa fever, with several deaths reported. (Source: WHO)
- Malaria: The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in Nigeria. (Source: NMEP)
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0. (Source: BBC)
- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the 2023 Australian Open due to a knee injury. (Source: ESPN)
- Nigerian Football League: The Nigerian Football League has been suspended indefinitely due to financial issues. (Source: Punch)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.