Pm news nigeria newspaper today

Here are the top stories from the PM News Nigeria newspaper for today:

HEADLINES

  1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2023 budget of N13.08 trillion, with a deficit of N6.31 trillion.
  2. INEC Fixes Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 25, 2023, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, while the governorship and state assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.82%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 21.82% in November 2022, the highest in 17 years.
  4. FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime, which will see a reduction in the tax rates for low-income earners and an increase in the rates for high-income earners.
  5. Bandits Kill 12 in Kaduna Attack: Bandits have killed 12 people in an attack on a village in Kaduna State, with many others injured.

BUSINESS

  1. Nigerian Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 0.45% to close at 53,444.42 points, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. FG to Revive Ajaokuta Steel Company: The Federal Government has announced plans to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company, which has been dormant for over 30 years.
  3. Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Fall to $38.4bn: Nigeria's foreign reserves have fallen to $38.4 billion, a decline of 12.5% from the previous month.

SPORTS

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on March 25, 2023.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.

OPINION

  1. The Need for a New Tax Regime: The writer argues that the new tax regime announced by the Federal Government is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to address the country's tax challenges.
  2. The Impact of Inflation on the Economy: The writer discusses the impact of inflation on the economy and the need for the government to take urgent action to address the issue.

These are just some of the top stories from the PM News Nigeria newspaper for today. I hope you find them informative and interesting!