Peace of nigeria latest news
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 presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer. (Source: The Cable)
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer. (Source: Premium Times)
Security
- Banditry: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation to tackle banditry in the North-West region, with troops deployed to the affected areas. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Kidnapping: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students and staff of the University of Abuja. (Source: Punch)
- Insurgency: The Nigerian Army has announced the killing of several Boko Haram terrorists in a recent operation in the North-East region. (Source: Leadership)
Economy
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 15.6% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (Source: ThisDay)
- Naira: The naira has continued to depreciate against the dollar, with the exchange rate now standing at N435 to the dollar. (Source: The Nation)
- Oil Production: Nigeria's oil production has risen to 1.4 million barrels per day, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). (Source: Guardian)
Health
- COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 1,144 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: Punch)
- Lassa Fever: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, with 12 deaths recorded so far. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Malaria: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new initiative to combat malaria in Nigeria, with a focus on improving access to treatment and prevention. (Source: Vanguard)
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match. (Source: The Cable)
- Rafael Nadal: Tennis star Rafael Nadal has announced that he will participate in the 2023 ATP Cup in Nigeria, which will be held in January. (Source: Punch)
- D'Tigress: The D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in their final group match. (Source: Guardian)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.