The latest news in nigeria today vanguard
Here are the latest news in Nigeria today from Vanguard:
Top Stories
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2023 budget of N13.08 trillion, Vanguard reports.
- 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, Vanguard reports.
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch the National Digital Identity System, a digital identity verification system aimed at reducing identity fraud and improving security, Vanguard reports.
Politics
- Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election, Vanguard reports.
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Words: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading words over the party's leadership, Vanguard reports.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Ayu, Others Meet in Abuja: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Governor Nyesom Wike, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, and other party leaders meeting in Abuja to discuss the party's leadership, Vanguard reports.
Economy
- 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, Vanguard reports.
- FG to Implement New Tax Policy: The Federal Government is set to implement a new tax policy aimed at increasing revenue and reducing tax evasion, Vanguard reports.
- Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $38.64bn: Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $38.64 billion, Vanguard reports.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea-Bissau in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in a World Cup qualifier on March 25, 2023, Vanguard reports.
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is set to leave the team after the World Cup qualifiers, Vanguard reports.
- Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in Afrobasket Qualifier: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team will face Senegal in an Afrobasket qualifier on February 18, 2023, Vanguard reports.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Singer Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7, Vanguard reports.
- Wizkid's Son, Zion, Turns 4: Singer Wizkid's son, Zion, has turned 4, Vanguard reports.
- Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels, Celebrates 22nd Birthday: Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has celebrated her 22nd birthday, Vanguard reports.
Please note that these are just some of the latest news in Nigeria today from Vanguard, and there may be other important stories not included here.