Today naija news update

Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria today:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and create jobs.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of the National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 21.7%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.7% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
  2. Naira Falls to 570 per Dollar: The naira has fallen to 570 per dollar on the parallel market, as the country continues to grapple with a shortage of foreign exchange.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping of Kaduna Students: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for 2024 Olympics: The D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, have qualified for the 2024 Olympics after defeating Mozambique 76-55 in the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers.

Other News

  1. Lagos State Government to Launch New Traffic Management System: The Lagos State Government is set to launch a new traffic management system to reduce congestion on the state's roads.
  2. Nigerian Army to Establish New Military Base in Borno State: The Nigerian Army is set to establish a new military base in Borno State to combat insurgency in the region.

These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria today.