Nigerian news update

Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

• The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N19.76 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2023 general elections will hold on February 25, 2023. (Source: Premium Times)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of anti-party activities. (Source: This Day)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Punch)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, by encouraging the use of local currencies for international transactions. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new development bank to provide financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). (Source: Leadership)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to combat banditry and kidnapping in the northwestern region of the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the streets of Lagos and Abuja to maintain law and order. (Source: The Nation)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security agency to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime in the country. (Source: Guardian)

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of Lassa fever, which has killed over 100 people in the country this year. (Source: Punch)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria is one of the countries with the highest number of cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and polio. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national health insurance scheme to provide healthcare coverage for all Nigerians. (Source: Leadership)

Sports

• The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to establish a new professional basketball league to promote the sport in the country. (Source: This Day)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new sports development fund to support Nigerian athletes and teams competing in international competitions. (Source: Guardian)