Top nigeria news
Here are the top Nigeria news stories for today:
1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
2. 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. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and a weak naira. (Source: Punch)
3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kogi State Governor's Aide's Murder: The Kogi State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the murder of Tordue Salem, a Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State. The suspects are alleged to be members of a cult group. (Source: Daily Trust)
4. Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts (MW), the highest in over two years. The increase is attributed to improved gas supply and maintenance of power plants. (Source: ThisDay)
5. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system, which will enable citizens to access various government services and benefits. The system is expected to reduce identity fraud and improve service delivery. (Source: Leadership)
6. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $38.64bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $38.64 billion, a decline of 1.4% from the previous month. The decline is attributed to a rise in imports and a decline in foreign exchange earnings. (Source: The Guardian)
7. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.98%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has slowed to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2022, down from 4.03% in the previous quarter. The slowdown is attributed to a decline in the agricultural sector. (Source: BusinessDay)
These are some of the top Nigeria news stories for today. I hope you find them informative and helpful.