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Breaking News
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2023 budget proposal of N13.08 trillion, which is 15.4% higher than the 2022 budget.
- INEC Announces Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections, with presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for February 25, 2023.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 20.3% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
Politics
- Atiku Abubakar Picks Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as Running Mate: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has picked Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate for the 2023 elections.
- Tinubu's Campaign Council Suspends Director over Anti-Party Activities: The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council has suspended its Director of Operations, James Faleke, over alleged anti-party activities.
- Obi's Campaign Council Denies Involvement in Violence in Anambra: The Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council has denied involvement in the violence that erupted in Anambra State during a rally by the party's candidate, Peter Obi.
Business
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.98% in Q3 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
- FG to Launch N500bn Sukuk Bond: The Federal Government is set to launch a N500 billion sukuk bond to finance infrastructure development projects across the country.
- Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Rises by 0.45%: The NSE index rose by 0.45% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea-Bissau in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on March 25, 2023.
- Rangers International FC Wins 2022 Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final.
- Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, defeating Mozambique 74-68 in the final of the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2023.
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