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Here are the top news headlines from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
- APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer.
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.
Economy
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3%, the highest in over 17 years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 15% to N435 per dollar, in a bid to stabilize the currency.
- Oil Prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, due to a global supply glut and weak demand.
Security
- Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and kidnapping many others.
- Kidnapping: A group of kidnappers has abducted several students and staff from a school in Kaduna State.
- Insurgency: The Nigerian military has launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
- Rangers International: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba 2-1 in the final match.
- D'Tigress: The D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup, after defeating Senegal 72-63 in the final match of the FIBA Women's AfroBasket.
Entertainment
- Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry has lost a veteran actor, Pete Eneh, who passed away at the age of 72.
- Music: Nigerian musician, Wizkid, has released a new album, "More Love, Less Ego", which has topped the charts in several countries.
- Comedy: Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, has launched a new comedy show, "The Basketmouth Show", which has been well-received by audiences.
These are just a few of the top news headlines from Nigeria.