Top nigeria news headlines today
Here are the top Nigeria news headlines today:
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
- 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. (Source: Punch)
- Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 12 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Trust)
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to replace the current National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) system. (Source: ThisDay)
- 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, driven by growth in the services sector. (Source: Premium Times)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnap of Kaduna Students: The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's Debt Profile Hits N44.6trn: The Federal Government's debt profile has risen to N44.6 trillion, with the country's debt service-to-revenue ratio standing at 93.4%. (Source: The Nation)
- FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence to drive innovation and economic growth in the country. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,000MW: The country's power generation has hit 4,000 megawatts, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announcing that the grid has been stabilised. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation 'Swift Response' in Borno: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation 'Swift Response' in Borno State to tackle insurgency and banditry in the region. (Source: Daily Post)
Please note that these headlines are subject to change as new information becomes available.