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Here are the latest news updates from ThisDay Live, a Nigerian online news publication:
Top Stories
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.82%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.82% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
- FG to Implement New Tax Regime for Nigerians: The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new tax regime for Nigerians, aimed at increasing revenue and reducing tax evasion.
Politics
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Clash: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators of the party clashing over the leadership of the party.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension, with Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at loggerheads over the party's leadership.
- Buhari's Successor: APC Governors Back Tinubu: The governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have thrown their weight behind the presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State.
Business
- 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 agricultural and services sectors.
- FG to Invest N1.5trn in Power Sector: The Federal Government has announced plans to invest N1.5 trillion in the power sector over the next five years, aimed at increasing electricity generation and distribution.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The rising inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential items to cope with the economic challenges.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in March 2023, after the draw was conducted in Rabat, Morocco.
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON: The coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2023 AFCON, citing personal reasons.
- Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifier: The D'Tigress of Nigeria will face Senegal in a FIBA Women's World Cup qualifier in February 2023, after the draw was conducted in Belgrade, Serbia.
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