Vanguard newspapers breaking news

Here are some breaking news stories from Vanguard Newspapers:

Breaking News

  1. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2023 budget of N13.08 trillion, Vanguard reports. The budget, which is the highest in the country's history, is expected to boost economic growth and development.
  2. INEC Announces Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections. The presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023, while the National Assembly elections will hold on February 25, 2023.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 20.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 20.3% in October 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.
  4. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the identification of citizens and reduce identity theft. The system, which is expected to be launched in 2023, will use biometric data to verify identities.
  5. 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 agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

Top Stories

  1. Buhari's Aide, Bashir Ahmad, Dies at 35: Bashir Ahmad, a special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on new media, has died at the age of 35. Ahmad was a popular social media influencer and had been working with the presidency since 2015.
  2. Nigeria's Debt Hits N44.6trn: Nigeria's debt has risen to N44.6 trillion, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). The debt, which is made up of domestic and foreign debts, is expected to continue to rise in the coming years.
  3. FG to Increase Fuel Price: The Federal Government has announced plans to increase the price of fuel in the country. The increase is expected to be implemented in the coming weeks and is attributed to the rise in global oil prices.
  4. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Rise Further: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has predicted that Nigeria's inflation rate will continue to rise in the coming months due to the increase in food prices and other economic factors.
  5. FG to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national health insurance scheme to improve access to healthcare for Nigerians. The scheme, which is expected to be launched in 2023, will provide health insurance coverage to millions of Nigerians.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Egypt in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Egypt in a friendly match on November 12, 2022, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face USA in FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team will face the USA in the FIBA World Cup on September 22, 2022, at the Sydney SuperDome in Australia.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 0.45% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. FG to Launch National Development Bank: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national development bank to provide funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Affect Economic Growth: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has warned that Nigeria's high inflation rate could affect the country's economic growth and development.

Politics

  1. Buhari to Meet with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari will meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on November 12, 2022, to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections.
  2. PDP to Hold National Convention in December: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to hold its national convention in December 2022 to elect new leaders for the party.
  3. FG to Launch National Security Strategy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national security strategy to improve national security and reduce crime in the country.

These are some of the breaking news stories from Vanguard Newspapers.