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  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.

Politics

  1. Atiku Abubakar Picks 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.
  2. Tinubu's Health Condition Worries Nigerians: The health condition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has become a subject of concern among Nigerians, with many calling for his withdrawal from the race.
  3. Obi's Running Mate, Doyin Okupe, Resigns: The running mate of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Doyin Okupe, has resigned from the party, citing irreconcilable differences.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.98% in Q3: 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.
  2. FG to Invest N1.5trn in Power Sector: The Federal Government has announced plans to invest N1.5 trillion in the power sector to improve electricity supply and reduce the country's reliance on generators.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Food Prices: The high inflation rate in Nigeria has led to a significant increase in food prices, with many Nigerians struggling to afford basic necessities.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on March 25, 2023.
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON: The Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2024 AFCON, citing a lack of support from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifier: The D'Tigress of Nigeria will face Senegal in a 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifier on February 10, 2023.

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